CHAPTER 150: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
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
§ 150.001 TITLE.
   This chapter shall be and is referred to and cited as “The Building Code of Administrative and Technical Ordinances of Wake County, North Carolina”.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-16) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979)
§ 150.002 DEFINITIONS.
   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)
§ 150.003 STANDARDS FOLLOWED IN THE FORMULATION AND ADOPTION OF CHAPTER.
   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)
§ 150.004 PURPOSE.
   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.
§ 150.005 REGULATORY PROVISIONS; CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
   (A)   This chapter as constituted and resolutely adopted by vote of the Board of Commissioners contains, in addition to administrative and general regulations, the most current editions of the following codes by reference and as hereinafter modified:
      (1)   The North Carolina State Building Code, as adopted and amended by the state’s Building Code Council in accordance with G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.;
      (2)   The North Carolina State Residential Code as adopted and amended by the state’s Building Code Council in accordance with G.S. §§ 143-136 et seq.;
      (3)   The National Electrical Code, as amended;
      (4)   The North Carolina State Plumbing Code (Volume H, North Carolina State Building Code), as amended;
      (5)   The North Carolina State Mechanical Code (Volume III, North Carolina State Building Code), as amended; and
      (6)   The North Carolina State Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by the state’s Building Code Council; and
      (7)   The North Carolina State Administrative Code and Policies, as amended and adopted by the state’s Building Code Council.
   (B)   This chapter and the codes herein adopted by reference shall be applicable to all buildings, structures, utilities and the like, as provided in § 150.007 and to one- and two-family residences and outbuildings used in connection therewith.
   (C) Copies of this chapter and all referenced codes and subsequent amendments thereto shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and in the Division.
(1984 Code, § 2-4-21) (Ord. passed 8-6-1979; Ord. 6-18-1990; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
Statutory reference:   
   County inspection division, see G.S. §§ 160D-1101 et seq.
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