Chapter 6
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS*
*   Cross References: ch. 10; fire prevention and protection, ch. 12; floods, ch. 14; solid waste management, ch. 20; stormwater management, ch. 22; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 24; subdivisions, ch. 26; utilities, ch. 30; zoning, ch. 32; nonconforming uses, § 32-221 et seq.
   State Law References: to regulate the construction of buildings, G.S. 160A-415.
Article I. In General
Secs. 6-1--6-20. Reserved.
Article II. Inspections
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 6-21. Key boxes required on all commercial structures.
Secs. 6-22--6-30. Reserved.
Division 2. Adoption of Regulatory Codes by Reference
Sec. 6-31. Scope of article and codes.
Sec. 6-32. Building code adopted.
Sec. 6-33. Plumbing code adopted.
Sec. 6-34. Mechanical code adopted.
Sec. 6-35. Electrical code adopted.
Sec. 6-36. Residential building code.
Sec. 6-37. Amendments to codes.
Sec. 6-38. Compliance with codes.
Sec. 6-39. Copies of codes filed with clerk.
Secs. 6-40--6-60. Reserved.
Division 3. Inspection Department
Sec. 6-61. Organization of department.
Sec. 6-62. General duties of department and inspectors.
Sec. 6-63. Conflicts of interest.
Sec. 6-64. Reports and records.
Sec. 6-65. Inspection procedure.
Sec. 6-66. Oversight not to legalize violation.
Sec. 6-67. Powers of inspection officials.
Secs. 6-68--6-80. Reserved.
Division 4. Enforcement
Sec. 6-81. Registration of contractors.
Sec. 6-82. Permit required.
Sec. 6-83. Application for permit.
Sec. 6-84. Plans and specifications.
Sec. 6-85. Limitations on issuance of permits.
Sec. 6-86. Issuance of permit.
Sec. 6-87. Revocation of permits.
Sec. 6-88. Time limitations on validity of permits.
Sec. 6-89. Changes in work.
Sec. 6-90. Permit fees; land use development review fees.
Secs. 6-91--6-110. Reserved.
Division 5. Condemnation, Repair, and Demolition of Unsafe Buildings
Sec. 6-111. Duty of inspection department.
Secs. 6-112--6-130. Reserved.
Division 6. Enforcement of Housing Code
Sec. 6-131. Duty of inspection department.
Secs. 6-132--6-160. Reserved.
Article III. Fire Districts
Sec. 6-161. Districts established.
Sec. 6-162. Primary fire district.
Sec. 6-163. Secondary fire district.
Sec. 6-164. Occupancy.
Sec. 6-165. Pre-existing usage.