G.S.
153A-357 and G.S. 160A-417
Blanket permits are not issued. Seperate permits
are issued for each trade to the licensed contractor
for that trace. The person or contractor that is to
perform the work is responsible for obtaining the
necessary permits prior to starting work on the project.
Self-contractors will be able to obtain permits for
their own dwelling only. Failure to obtain permit
before work is commenced will result in double permit
charges. Permits expire six months after issuance
date if work not commenced or if work is suspended
or abandoned for a period of twelve months or more
after the work has commenced. Before such work can
be commenced or resumed, a permit extension or renewal
shall be obtained.
Building Permits
The North Carolina State Building Code requires that
a permit be issued for “The construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, movement to another site, removal,
or demolition of any building or structure;”
Accessory Buildings with any dimension greater than
twelve (12) feet are required to meet the provisions
of the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume
VII-Residential.
“No permit …shall be required for any
construction, installation, repair, replacement, or
alteration costing Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)
or less in any single family residence or farm building
unless the work involves: the addition, repair, or
replacement of load bearing structures;”
· Building permits will be issued to a properly
licensed North Carolina General Contractor.
OR
· To the owner of the property on which the
building is to be built and occupied by said owner
for at least twelve (12) months following completion
(no rental property). Volume I-A, G.S. 87-1.
OR
· To an individual when a general contractor’s
license is not required. The cost of the undertaking
can not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).
Electrical permits
Electrical permits are required for “The installation,
extension, alteration, or general repair of any electrical
wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment.”
· Electrical permits are issued to a North
Carolina properly licensed North Carolina Electrical
Contractor
OR
· To the owner of the building that occupies
the building after completion of the Owner Electrical
Installation Competency Test (no rental property).
Volume I-A, G.S.87-43.1(5a).
Mechanical permits
Mechanical permits are required for “The installation,
extension, alteration or general repair of any heating
or cooling system;”
· Mechanical permits are issued to a properly
licensed North Carolina Mechanical Contractor
OR
· To the owner of the building that occupies
the building provided that the permit holder performs
the work themselves (no rental property or commercial
projects). Volume I-A, G.S. 87-21(a)(5)(ii).
NOTE: Mechanical change-outs and/or relocation of
mechanical units require an electrical permit as described
above.
Plumbing Permits
Plumbing permits are required for “The installation,
extension, alteration or general repair of any plumbing
system;”
· Plumbing permits are issued to a properly
licensed North Carolina Plumbing Contractor
OR
· To the owner of the building that occupies
the building provided that the permit holder performs
the work themselves (no rental property or commercial
projects). Volume I-A, G.S. 87-21(a)(5)(ii).
Modular Home Permits
A building permit is required for modular homes.
In accordance with G.S. 87-1 and G.S. 143-139.1,
any person, firm or corporation that undertakes to
erect a modular building must have either a valid
North Carolina General Contractors License or provide
a five thousand dollar ($5,000) surety bond for each
modular building to be erected.
The permit fee is for the modular setup (footing,
foundation, and final). Additional building permits
shall be obtained for porches, basements, garages,
and additional structural alterations to the modular
unit in accordance with the permit fee schedule. A
separate permit is required for electrical, mechanical
and plumbing permits.
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