(A) Adoption of Fire Code permits. In addition to mandatory operational and construction permits required by the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code, Davie County hereby adopts the optional operational and construction permits, as defined by the Code, listed in Appendix A of this chapter.
(B) Permit required. No person shall construct, maintain, store or handle materials, or conduct processes, systems, or install equipment used in connection with such activities that are regulated by the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code without first obtaining a permit from the county. No person shall engage in any use specifically prescribed in the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code unless such person has obtained a permit from the county. This shall apply in all commercial structures excluding one- and two-family dwellings.
(C) Application. The Fire Marshal's Office and/or the County Development Services Office shall create a permit application or applications to set forth the information required prior to issuance of a permit as prescribed by the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code. Such application or applications shall be submitted through the County Development Services Office with remittance of the application fee upon submittal.
(D) Commercial plan review. All submitted applications for construction or operational permits shall be subjected to a fire plan review as it applies to the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code, local ordinances, state laws, and/or other regulatory documents, prior to permit issuance.
(E) Conditions of permits. Conditions of a permit shall comply with provisions set forth in the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code.
(F) Duration of permits. Duration of a permit shall comply with provisions set forth in the North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code. An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, or revoked for such a time as prescribed on the permit. Permits are not transferable, and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy, or ownership shall require a new permit to be issued. Construction permits are valid as specified in G.S. § 153A-358 or until the permitted work has passed final inspection.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021; Ord. passed 2-5-2024)