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(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 - -)
INSPECTION DIVISION
(A) There is created an Inspection Department for the county under the authority of the County Manager.
(B) The Inspection Department shall consist of a Building Inspector, a Plumbing-Heating-Air Conditioning-Energy Inspector, an Electrical Inspector, and/or other inspectors or deputy or assistant inspectors as may be authorized by the Board of County Commissioners. The County Manager may, at his or her discretion, designate one of the inspectors to act as Inspections Supervisor and be responsible to the County Manager for the immediate supervision of the Department. A single individual may hold more than one position, provided properly qualified and otherwise permitted by law.
(1996 Code, § 150.20) (Ord. passed - -)
It shall be the duty of the Inspection Department to enforce all of the provisions of this chapter and the regulatory codes herein adopted, and to make all inspections necessary to determine whether or not the provisions of this chapter and such codes are met in accordance with the provisions of G.S. § 153A-352.
(1996 Code, § 150.21) (Ord. passed - -)
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