(A) Provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
(1) One- and two-family dwellings.
(2) Buildings for the use of any farmer or his/her immediate family when use of the building does not involve the health and safety of the public. If the operation of such can be considered a business endeavor, it shall meet the provisions of the technical code. EXCEPTIONS: All buildings used for sleeping purposes shall conform to the provisions of the technical codes. All electrical wiring of houses, buildings, or structures shall conform to the provisions of the North Carolina State Electrical Code.
(3) The design, construction, location, installation or operation of equipment or facilities of a public utility, as defined in G.S. § 62-3, or an electric or telephone membership corporation, including without limitations poles, towers, and other structures supporting electric or communications lines from the distribution network up to the meter location. NOTE: All buildings owned and/or operated by a public utility or an electric or telephone membership corporation shall meet the provisions of the Code.
(Ord. passed - -95)