City/County Inspections Department

Director

William E. (Gene) Bradham

Mailing Address

101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701

Phone

(919)560-4144

Fax

(919)560-4484

E-mail

e-mail the director

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 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Deck Construction Frequently Asked Questions

North Carolina Codes On-Line

2008 North Carolina Electrical Code

Administrative Section

Special Building Inspection Requirements

Schedule of Special Inspections Word Version .pdf version

Statement of Special Inspections Word Version .pdf Version

LAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

The LDO system allows contractors to schedule inspections, review results of inspections, check on status of permits, check on the plans review status of building permits and Certificates of Compliance and apply for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits on-line. Functions listed on the menu under "Search" can be performed by anyone without a pin number. Contractors requesting inspections or applying for permits must have a pin number.