Any such person may appeal from any order, ruling or requirement of the Authority under this article to the court of common pleas for Charleston County, to be heard and determined by the presiding judge thereof as if tried de novo before him. The judge shall pass upon and determine the reasonableness of such order, ruling or requirement and such appeal shall stay the execution of any order, ruling or requirement appealed from. No fines or penalties imposed by the Authority shall be operative or commence to run until the final determination of such appeal.