​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.

The AE (Architect and Engineer) Pass Rate Incentives program goal is to support A&E's by moving them up in the plan review process because they take the profession and the OnSchedule process seriously, and have earned resulting high pass rates. Conversely, those professionals who abuse the OnSchedule process will move back, until they improve.

Approved as Noted and Interactive Review are two tools utilized by the Commercial Plans Examiners that allow minor code issues to be resolved on the first review, therefore, eliminating the need for a 2nd review.

Projects will be considered abandoned if, after receiving automated notice from the County that a plan review cycle is complete, or a project is ready for permit issuance, no activity (drawings resubmitted, or permit taken out) is taken on the owner's part for 120 calendar days. Once the project is determined to be abandoned, projects will be cancelled and fees retained.

​These tools are available on our website to help our customers learn about how to get started with their projects, and keep up with their progress and project status.