Section
Generally
150.001 Title
150.002 Definitions
150.003 Standards followed in the formulation and adoption of chapter
150.004 Purpose
150.005 Regulatory provisions; codes adopted by reference
150.006 Amendments to codes
150.007 Scope
Building Inspections Divisions Generally
150.020 Created
150.021 Director
150.022 Staff
150.023 Authorization and identification
150.024 Restrictions on employees
150.025 General authority
Buildings
150.035 Duties and reports
150.036 Scope, G.S. § 143-138(B) and (E)
150.037 Discretionary authority; appeal
150.038 Exemptions
150.039 Permits required
150.040 Permits, exemptions
150.041 Permits not required
150.042 Authorized applicants for permit
150.043 Permits and inspections
150.044 Disposition of plans
150.045 Validity
150.046 Permit fees
150.047 Payment of fees
150.048 Disposition of permit issued
150.049 Expirations
150.050 Inspections
150.051 Certificate of compliance
150.052 Liability for damages
150.999 Penalty
Statutory reference:
Building code council and building code, see G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.
Building inspection, see G.S. §§ 160D-1101 et seq.
Code officials qualification board, see G.S. §§ 143-151.8 et seq.
Contractors, see G.S. Ch. 87
Manufactured housing and mobile homes, see G.S. §§ 143-143.8 et seq.
Property taxes for building inspection, see G.S. §§ 153A-149(26)
Public building contracts, see G.S. §§ 143-128 et seq.
GENERALLY
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Community Services Department.
DIRECTOR. The Director of the Building Inspections Division.
DIVISION. The Building Inspections Division.
FARM BUILDING. All farm structures not used as dwellings.
INSPECTOR. Building Inspections Director or his or her authorized representative.
OTHER DEFINITIONS. Other definitions shall be as contained in all referenced codes, ordinances and regulations constituting this chapter.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-19) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
All regulations contained in this chapter have a reasonable and substantial connection with the public health, safety, morals or general welfare; and their provisions shall be construed liberally to those ends. Requirements of this chapter shall conform to good engineering practice, as evidenced generally by the requirements of the National Building Code of the American Insurance Association, the Standard Building Code of the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., the Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, the Basic Building Code of the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., the National Electrical Code, the Building Exits Code of the National Fire Protection Association, the American Standards Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters and Escalators, the Boiler Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Standards of the American Insurance Association for the Installation of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances in Buildings and the standards promulgated by the American Standards Association, Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., and similar national agencies engaged in research concerning strength of materials, safe design and other factors bearing upon health and safety.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-19) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979)
This chapter is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants within the jurisdiction of the county and of the public generally by enforcement and control through regulations adopted and/or endorsed by the state’s Building Code Council and the state’s Insurance Department, and adopted by the Board of Commissioners.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-20) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979)
Statutory reference:
Board of Commissioners, see G.S. §§ 153A-25 et seq.
Building Code Council, see G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.
Insurance Department, see G.S. §§ 58-4 et seq.
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