§ 5-3.26 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.

   The International Property Maintenance Code (latest edition), as written and amended by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein in its entirety.

(Adopted 11-2-2021)

§ 5-3.27 COMPLIANCE WITH CODES.

   (A)   All buildings or structures except for manufactured homes 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.

   (B)   Every building or structure intended for human habitation, occupancy or use shall have plumbing, plumbing systems or plumbing fixtures installed, constructed, altered, extended, repaired or reconstructed in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements and other provisions of the North Carolina Plumbing Code.

   (C)   All mechanical systems consisting of heating, ventilating, air conditioning 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 North Carolina State Building Code.

   (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 North Carolina Electrical Code (North Carolina State Building Code).

   (E)   All manufactured homes shall comply with North Carolina Regulations for Manufactured Homes and all applicable town ordinances.

   (F)   Buildings and structures shall be maintained to the standards found in the International Property Maintenance Code.

(1989 Code, § 4-25; 2003 Code, § 5-3.25) (Amended 11-2-2021)

§ 5-3.28 CONSTRUCTION SITES.

   (A)   All construction contractors shall provide on-site refuse receptacles, bulk containers or detachable containers for construction debris and other trash which is capable of being moved or blown about by the wind, and which is produced by those working on the site. All materials shall be containerized by the end of each day, and shall be kept in a reasonably clean and litter free condition. Construction debris and refuse deposited upon any public or private property as a result of construction or demolition shall be immediately removed by the contractor. Construction sites shall be kept clean and orderly at all times.

   (B)   Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this article shall be enforced as provided in § 1.8 of the Code of Ordinances.

(2003 Code, § 5-3.27) (Adopted 8-5-1997; Amended 11-2-2021)

§ 5-3.29 PERMITS REQUIRED.

   (A)   Building permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of any building or other structure, or any part thereof, without a written permit therefor from the County Building Inspector.

   (B)   Plumbing permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation, extension or general repair of any plumbing system without a written permit therefor from the County Building Plumbing Inspector.

   (C)   Mechanical permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation, extension, alteration or general repair of any heating or cooling equipment system without a written permit from the County Building Inspector; provided, however, that no permit shall be required for minor repairs or minor burner services or filter replacements of warm air furnaces or cooling systems.

   (D)   Electrical permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation, extension, alteration or general repair of any electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment without a written permit therefor from the County Building Inspector; provided, however, that no permit shall be required for minor repair work such as the replacement of lamps or the connection of portable devices to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed.

(1989 Code, § 4-30; 2003 Code, § 5-3.28) (Amended 11-2-2021)

§ 5-3.30 APPLICATION.

   Written application shall be made for all permits required by this article and shall be made on forms provided by the County Building Inspector.

(1989 Code, § 4-31; 2003 Code, § 5-3.29) (Amended 11-2-2021)

Cross-reference:

   Contents of application, see §§ 8-3.9.3 et seq.

§ 5-3.31 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

   (A)   Detailed plans and specifications shall accompany each application for a permit as required by the County Building Inspector.

   (B)   Where plans and specifications are required, a copy of the same shall be kept at the work site until all authorized operations have been completed and approved by the appropriate inspector.

(1989 Code, § 4-32; 2003 Code, § 5-3.30) (Amended 11-2-2021)

§ 5-3.32 REVOCATION.

   The appropriate County Inspector may revoke and require the return of any permit by notifying the permit holder in writing stating the reason for the revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any material departure from the approved application, plans or specifications; for refusal or failure to comply with proper orders of the inspector; for refusal or failure to comply with requirements of this article and the appropriate regulatory codes; or for false statements or misrepresentations made in securing the permit.

(1989 Code, § 4-35; 2003 Code, § 5-3.33) (Amended 11-2-2021)

§ 5-3.33 RESERVED.