(A) If the Inspections Department is satisfied that the work described in an application for a permit and the drawings and specifications filed conform to the requirements of this Code and all other applicable state and local laws, it shall issue a permit to the applicant.
(B) The permit shall be in writing and shall contain a provision that the work to be done shall comply with the State Building Code and all other applicable state and local laws.
(C) A permit issued for the work under this Code shall expire six months after the date of issuance if the work authorized has not been commenced. If after commencement, the work is discontinued for a period of 12 months, the permit shall immediately expire. No work authorized by any permit that has expired shall be performed until a new permit has been issued.
(D) After a permit has been issued, no changes or deviations from the terms of the applications, plans and specifications, or the permit (except changes or deviations clearly permissible under the Code) shall be made until specific written approval of proposed changes or deviations has been obtained from the Inspections Department.
(E) When the Inspections Department issues a permit, it shall indicate approval in writing, on all sets of plans which have been submitted. One set of plans so approved shall be retained by the Inspections Department, and the other set or sets shall be returned to the applicant; one set of which shall be kept at the site of the work and shall be open to inspection by any authorized member of the Inspections Department. Approval of the plans shall not relieve the contractor or owner from the responsibility to correct Code violations found at any time by the Inspector. The building permit card issued by the Inspections Department shall be posted on the construction site and accessible to building inspectors at all times until project completion.
(F) Any person may be permitted to perform building construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work upon his own property, if the owner occupies the structure for at least 12 months after the work is completed, provided he first makes application for and obtains a permit from the inspector to do the specific work contemplated, and provided the applicant satisfies the inspector that he is competent to perform the work for which the permit is requested in a manner which will meet all statutory and ordinance requirements. If the cost of the project is $30,000 or more, the person must execute a verified affidavit in compliance with G.S. § 87-14(a)(1). If so satisfied, the inspector shall issue a permit the applicant personally to perform the particular work for which the permit is granted. Such permit shall extend to the applicant only and shall not authorize the applicant to employ the services of any other person to assist him unless such other person is a qualified contractor. All work done under such permit shall be subject to regular inspection requirements and fees. No permit, except a personal permit as outlined above, shall be issued to any person, firm, or corporation unless such person, firm, or corporation is the holder of a contractor's license issued by the appropriate licensing board.
(Ord. passed 6-21-21)