The City-County Inspections Department is authorized by the North Carolina General Statutes to enforce the North Carolina State Building Code. The primary function of the Department is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Department: receives applications for Building Permits (including accessory buildings), Electrical Permits, Mechanical Permits (heating and air conditioning, wood burning stoves), Plumbing Permits and Sign Permits; reviews plans; issues Permits for Construction Activities; conducts Building Inspections of construction in progress; and issues Certificates of Compliance. The Department can provide information on Manufactured Homes, Family Care Homes, Day Care Facilities, Floodplain Management, Impact Fees, and so on.
The administrative office is located on the ground floor of City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza. For more information or directions, call the City-County Inspections Department at 560-4144, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.