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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   Building Code adopted
   9-1-3   Plumbing Code adopted
   9-1-4   Mechanical Code adopted
   9-1-5   Electrical Code adopted
   9-1-6   Residential Building Code
   9-1-7   Amendments to codes; generally
   9-1-8   Same; Electrical Code; conduits, steel, metallic tubing or metal molding required in fire district and public buildings
   9-1-9   Same; temporary electric service structures
   9-1-10   Copies of codes filed with Clerk
   9-1-11   Compliance with codes
Article B. Fire Limits
   9-1-21   Fire district
   9-1-22   Restrictions within fire limits
   9-1-23   Structures partly within and partly without fire district
   9-1-24   Same; correction of defects upon notice
Article C. Inspection Division
   9-1-31   Organization of Division
   9-1-32   General duties of Division and inspectors
   9-1-33   Conflicts of interest
   9-1-34   Reports and records
   9-1-35   Inspection procedure
   9-1-36   Oversight not to legalize violation
   9-1-37   Powers of inspection officials
Article D. Enforcement
   9-1-51   Enforcement of building inspection services and housing standards in extraterritorial jurisdiction of city
   9-1-52   Registration of contractors
   9-1-53   Permits required
   9-1-54   Application for permit
   9-1-55   Plans and specifications
   9-1-56   Limitations on issuance of permits
   9-1-57   Issuance of permit
   9-1-58   Revocation of permits
   9-1-59   Time limitations on validity of permits
   9-1-60   Changes in work
   9-1-61   Permit fees
   9-1-62   Penalties for violation of regulatory codes
Article E. Repair, Closing or Demolition of Abandoned Structures
   9-1-71   Finding; intent
   9-1-72   Duties of Code Enforcement Coordinator and officer
   9-1-73   Powers of Code Enforcement Coordinator and officer
   9-1-74   Standards for enforcement
   9-1-75   Procedure for enforcement
   9-1-75.1   Vacated and closed structures
   9-1-76   Methods of service of complaints and orders
   9-1-77   In rem action by Code Enforcement Coordinator or officer; placarding
   9-1-78   Costs; a lien on premises
   9-1-79   Alternative remedies
Article F. Minimum Housing Code
   9-1-91   Finding; purpose
   9-1-92   Definitions
   9-1-93   Minimum standards of fitness for dwellings and dwelling units
   9-1-94   Minimum standards for structural conditions
   9-1-95   Minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities
   9-1-96   Minimum standards for smoke detectors
   9-1-97   Minimum standards for ventilation
   9-1-98   Minimum standards for space, use, and location
   9-1-99   Minimum standards for safe and sanitary maintenance
   9-1-100   Minimum standard to means of egress
   9-1-101   Minimum standards for porches or raised platform
   9-1-102   Minimum standards for stairs and steps
   9-1-103   Minimum standards for control of insects, rodents, and infestations
   9-1-104   Minimum standards applicable to rooming houses; exceptions
   9-1-105   Responsibilities of owners and occupants
   9-1-106   Special historic buildings and districts
   9-1-107   Duties of Code Enforcement Coordinator or officer
   9-1-108   Powers of the Code Enforcement Coordinator or officer
   9-1-109   Inspections; duty of owners and occupants
   9-1-110   Procedure for enforcement
   9-1-111   Vacated and closed dwellings
   9-1-112   Methods of service of complaints and orders
   9-1-113   In rem action by the Code Enforcement Coordinator or officer
   9-1-114   Costs, a lien on premises
   9-1-115   Filing of ordinances
   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; penalty
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 Enforcement Officer
   9-1-128   Inspections
   9-1-129   Procedure for enforcement
   9-1-130   Limitations on orders and ordinances; historic landmark or historic district
   9-1-131   Limitations on orders and ordinances; vacant manufacturing facility or vacant industrial warehouse
   9-1-132   Vacated and closed nonresidential buildings or structures
   9-1-133   Methods of service of complaints and orders
   9-1-134   In rem action by the Enforcement Officer
   9-1-135   Costs, a lien on premises
   9-1-136   Ejectment
   9-1-137   Filing of ordinances
   9-1-138   Alternative remedies
   9-1-139   Board of adjustment to hear appeals
   9-1-140   Temporary injunction remedy for aggrieved person
   9-1-141   Conflict with other provisions
   9-1-142   Violations; penalty
Article H. Closing or Securing Vacated and Closed Buildings
   9-1-145   Applicability
   9-1-146   Standards
   9-1-147   Penalty
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