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CHAPTER 1: INSPECTIONS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
Section
Article A. Adoption of Regulatory Codes by Reference
   9-1-1   Scope of chapter and codes
   9-1-2   Jurisdiction of chapter and codes
   9-1-3   Technical codes
   9-1-4   Compliance with codes
   9-1-5   Copy of codes filed with Clerk
Article B. Inspections Division
   9-1-20   Organization of Division
   9-1-21   Functions and duties
   9-1-22   Inspection procedure
   9-1-23   Oversight not to legalize violation
   9-1-24   Administrative liability
   9-1-25   Conflicts of interest
   9-1-26   Reports and records
   9-1-27   Stop work orders
Article C. Enforcement Provisions
   9-1-30   Enforcement of building inspection services and housing standards in extraterritorial jurisdiction of city
   9-1-31   Building permits
   9-1-32   Limitations on issuance of permits
   9-1-33   Application for permits
   9-1-34   Issuance of permits
   9-1-35   Revocation of permits
   9-1-36   Expiration of building permits
   9-1-37   Changes in work
   9-1-38   Permit fees
   9-1-39   Violations
   9-1-40   Penalties
Article D. Fire Limits
   9-1-60   Fire district
   9-1-61   Restrictions within fire limits
Article E. Unsafe Buildings Condemned
   9-1-70   Designation of unsafe buildings
   9-1-71   Removing notice from condemned building
   9-1-72   Failure to take corrective action
   9-1-73   Order to take corrective action
   9-1-74   Appeals; finality of order if not appealed
   9-1-75   Failure to comply with order
   9-1-76   Enforcement
   9-1-77   Notice of lis pendens
   9-1-78   Administrative fees and costs
Article F. Minimum Housing Code
   9-1-90   Minimum Housing Code
   9-1-91   Finding; purpose
   9-1-92   Scope
   9-1-93   Definitions
   9-1-94   Minimum standards of fitness for dwellings
   9-1-95   Minimum standards for structural conditions
   9-1-96   Minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities
   9-1-97   Minimum standards for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
   9-1-98   Minimum standards for light and ventilation
   9-1-99   Minimum standards for space, use, and location
   9-1-100   Minimum standards for safe and sanitary maintenance
   9-1-101   Minimum standard to means of egress and exits
   9-1-102   Minimum standards for control of insects, rodents, and infestations
   9-1-103   Minimum standards applicable to rooming houses; exceptions
   9-1-104   Responsibilities of owners and occupants
   9-1-105   Special historic buildings and districts
   9-1-106   Duties of Code Enforcement Supervisor or officer
   9-1-107   Powers of the Code Enforcement Supervisor or officer
   9-1-108   Administrative liability
   9-1-109   Conflicts of interest
   9-1-110   Inspections; duty of owners and occupants
   9-1-111   Procedure for enforcement
   9-1-112   Vacated and closed dwellings
   9-1-113   Abandoned structures
   9-1-114   Methods of service of complaints and orders
   9-1-115   Costs; a lien on premises
   9-1-116   Alternative remedies
   9-1-117   Board of Adjustment to hear appeals
   9-1-118   Conflict with other provisions
   9-1-119   Violations; penalties
Article G. Nonresidential Building or Structure Code
   9-1-121   Title
   9-1-122   Purpose
   9-1-123   Definitions
   9-1-124   Applicability and compliance
   9-1-125   Maintenance standards for nonresidential buildings and structures
   9-1-126   Duties of the Enforcement Officer
   9-1-127   Powers of the Enforcement Officer
   9-1-128   Administrative liability
   9-1-129   Conflicts of interest
   9-1-130   Inspections
   9-1-131   Procedure for enforcement
   9-1-132   Limitations on orders and ordinances; historic landmark or historic district
   9-1-133   Limitations on orders and ordinances; vacant manufacturing facility or vacant industrial warehouse
   9-1-134   Vacated and closed nonresidential buildings or structures
   9-1-135   Methods of service of complaints and orders
   9-1-136   Costs; a lien on premises
   9-1-137   Ejectment
   9-1-138   Filing of ordinances
   9-1-139   Alternative remedies
   9-1-140   Board of Adjustment to hear appeals
   9-1-141   Temporary injunction remedy for aggrieved person
   9-1-142   Conflict with other provisions
   9-1-143   Penalties
Article H. Regulations on Vacated and Closed Buildings or Structures and Dwellings
   9-1-145   Applicability
   9-1-146   Definitions
   9-1-147   Standards
   9-1-148   Notice of violation; penalties
Article I. Housemovers
   9-1-151   Use of bond for damages or expenses
   9-1-152   Return of unused bond
Editor’s note:
   For former Art. H, Regulation of the Use, Handling and Storage of Gas, G.S. 119-55 authorizes municipalities to adopt and enforce safety codes dealing with the use, handling and storage of liquefied petroleum gases, provided local safety codes are in accordance with the standards as set forth by the state.
Statutory reference:
   Inspection department, see G.S. 160D-1102 et seq.
   Minimum housing standards, see G.S. 160D-1201 et seq.
   Repair or demolition of dwellings unfit for human habitation, see G.S. 160D-1203 and S.L. 2005-200