(A) Before commencement of any work for which a permit is required by G.S. § 160D-1110, the owner of the property shall apply to the Building Inspector for a permit to build. This permit shall be given in writing and shall contain a provision that the building shall be constructed according to the requirements of the building law. As the building progresses, the Inspector shall make as many inspections as may be necessary to satisfy him or her that the building is being constructed according to the provisions of this chapter. As soon as the building is completed, the owner shall notify the Inspector, who shall proceed at once to inspect the building and determine whether or not the flues and the building are properly constructed in accordance with the building law.
(B) If the building meets the requirements of the building law, the Inspector shall then issue to the contractor or owner of the building a certificate, which shall state that he or she has complied with the requirements of the building law as to that particular building, giving description and locality and street number, if numbered. The Inspector shall keep his or her record so that it will show readily by reference all such buildings as are approved. The Inspector shall report to the Insurance Commissioner every person neglecting to secure such permit and certificate and also bring the matter before the City Manager for his or her attention and action.
(Prior Code, § 150.038)
Statutory reference:
Building permits, see G.S. § 160D-1110