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
(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 - -)
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 - -)
(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 - -)
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 - -)
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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