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​Inspections, Zoning and Fire Marshal Services

Inspections FAQ

When is a permit required?
A permit is required for all new building construction, alteration, or renovation. General repairs are excluding unless you are adding, changing, or altering what already exists. For a single dwelling only one permit is issued and it will cover all trades. For anything else separate permits are issued for each trade (building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical).
What do I need to obtain a permit?
You will need a property improvement checklist filled out and signed. Permit forms filled out completely along with plans of the structure to be built.
When does a permit expire
Once you obtain a permit you will have 6 months (180 days) to commence work and have an inspection done. Once your first inspection is done you will have up to 1 year (365 days) to obtain your next inspection.
What Code do you follow?
We follow the North Carolina Building Code.
Free NC Building Codes online
Where can I purchase a copy of the codes
You can order the code books online by clicking here.

Zoning FAQ 

Does your county have zoning in place?
Yes, the first county zoning ordinance was adopted in 1974. All 3 Towns in our county have their own ordinances, separate from the county ordinance.
Does your county have a subdivision ordinance?
Yes, it was adopted in 1998, it regulates minor and major subdivisions

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