The Inspection Department carries out the responsibilities set forth in G.S. Ch. 153A, Art. 18, Part 4 with regard to enforcement of the State Building Code and other laws relating to construction. In addition, it enforces the minimum housing standards ordinance, the zoning ordinance, and other ordinances as assigned by the County Commissioners and the Manager. Normally it is responsible for issuing permits, making inspections of both new construction and existing structures, issuing certificates of compliance, issuing orders to correct violations, initiating legal actions against violators, and keeping records.
(Ord. passed 9-7-93)