​Per the N.C. General Statute, a permit and inspections are required for each contractor performing work on any given project within the scope of the State Building codes.

Resources for Electrical Code Interpretations

Resources and info about Plumbing Code Interpretations

Inspection by Appointment Cancellation Policy

​COVID-19 Updates from Code Enforcement

The state of North Carolina allows homeowners to do their own wiring in their homes, provided the homeowner will  personally will reside in the home, and that it is not for rent or intended for sale within one year after you complete the electrical installation. All electrical installations, changes, additions, or modifications to wiring systems are subject to permitting and inspections.

Public Records and Certificates

At the conclusion of all completed work done under a permit, including all applicable Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing or Fire Code regulations, the Code Enforcement Official will final that particular permit (B,E,M,P). When all permits related to a project have been finaled AND all Fire Codes, State and local laws, local ordinances and regulations have been satisfied (and the agency responsible for enforcing the local ordinance or regulations has released its holds on the project), Code Enforcement will issue a Certificate of Occupancy (CO).

List of codes currently used in North Carolina

This document stems from a request by Contractors and Developers who would like to have a better understanding about how to deal with commercial projects being phased in a strategic delivery process.  This is only used as a guide and is especially important for larger projects.