CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS
Section
General Provisions
   150.001   Scope
   150.002   State Building Code adopted
   150.003   Compliance with codes
   150.004   Copies of codes filed with Building Inspector
   150.005   Exemptions
Inspection Division
   150.020   Organization of Department
   150.021   General duties of Department and Inspectors
   150.022   Conflicts of interest
   150.023   Reports and records
   150.024   Inspection procedure
   150.025   Oversight not to legalize violation
   150.026   Powers of inspection officials
Permits
   150.040   Registration of contractors
   150.041   Permits required
   150.042   Issuance of building permits to delinquent taxpayers prohibited
   150.043   Application for permit
   150.044   Plans and specifications
   150.045   Limitations on issuance of permits
   150.046   Issuance of permit
   150.047   Revocation of permits
   150.048   Time limitations of validity of permits
   150.049   Changes in work
   150.050   Permit fees calculation
Fees
   150.065   Existing and new structures
   150.066   Re-inspection for noncompliance
Administration and Enforcement
   150.080   Enforcement of housing code
   150.081   Enforcement of zoning
   150.082   Equitable enforcement
   150.083   Enforcement of insulation regulations
 
   150.999   Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 150.001 SCOPE.
   (A)   The purpose of this chapter is to create a Building Inspection Department for the county as authorized and pursuant to the authority vested by G.S. Chapter 153A, Article 18, Part 4, as amended, and the provisions thereof shall be fully applicable in the enforcement of this chapter.
   (B)   The provisions of this chapter and the regulatory codes herein adopted shall apply to the following:
      (1)   The location, design, materials, equipment, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, maintenance, moving, demolition, removal, use, and occupancy of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure;
      (2)   The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use, and maintenance of plumbing systems consisting of house sewers, building drains, waste and vent systems, hot and cold water supply systems, and all appurtenances thereof;
      (3)   The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use, and maintenance of mechanical systems consisting of heating, air conditioning, ventilating, and refrigeration systems, fuel burning equipment, and appurtenances thereof; and
      (4)   The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use, and maintenance of electrical systems and appurtenances thereof.
(1996 Code, § 150.01) (Ord. passed - -)
§ 150.002 STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.
   The North Carolina State Building Code, including all related provisions governing buildings, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation, and electrical, as adopted by the Building Code Council, and as presently or hereafter amended, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein.
(1996 Code, § 150.02) (Ord. passed - -)
§ 150.003 COMPLIANCE WITH CODES.
   (A)   All buildings or structures which are hereafter constructed, reconstructed, erected, altered, extended, enlarged, repaired, demolished, or moved shall conform to the requirements, minimum standards, and other provisions of the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume I, General Construction;
   (B)   Every building or structure intended for human habitation, occupancy, or use shall have plumbing systems, or plumbing fixtures installed, constructed, altered, extended, repaired, or reconstructed in conformance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of the State Plumbing Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume II, Plumbing). All plumbing systems shall be connected to a sanitary sewer system or other disposal system that has been approved by the County Health Department;
   (C)   All mechanical systems consisting of heating, air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration systems, fuel burning equipment, and appurtenances shall be installed, erected, altered, repaired, used, and maintained in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of the State Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume III, Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation); and
   (D)   All electrical wiring, installations, and appurtenances shall be erected, altered, repaired, used, and maintained in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of the State Electrical Code (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume IV, Electrical).
(1996 Code, § 150.03) (Ord. passed - -)
§ 150.004 COPIES OF CODES FILED WITH BUILDING INSPECTOR.
   An official copy of each regulatory code adopted herein, and official copies of all amendments thereto, shall be kept on file in the office of the County Building Inspector. Such copies shall be the official copies of the codes and amendments.
(1996 Code, § 150.04) (Ord. passed - -)
§ 150.005 EXEMPTIONS.
   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to farm use buildings located on a bona fide farm. When questions arise as to whether or not certain lands constitute bona fide farming, the Inspections Supervisor shall consult with the County Extension Service and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation and Conservation Service (ASCS). Residences on bona fide farms shall not be construed to be in the category of farm use buildings.
(1996 Code, § 150.05) (Ord. passed - -)
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