Building Inspections
The Building Inspections Division enforces the mandated NC State Building Code and conducts inspections during construction of buildings, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to ensure code compliance.Inspections issues occupancy permits upon compliance with state building codes and local regulations and issues zoning and building permits.The Inspections Division inspects Foster Homes, Day Care Centers, Family Care Homes and Schools; inspects abandoned structures and takes proper corrective action; and informs contractors of building code changes.
To check on the status of your permit and/or inspections:
List of Required Inspections for Residential New Contruction:
List of Most Commonly Rejected Items:
Building Fees Information for the following:
Building Permit Application Information for the following:
- Commercial Permit Application Requirements
- Recyclable Materials Permit Information (Residential / Commercial)
- Residential Permit Application Information
Building Permit Application Forms for the following:
- Commercial Permit Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
(See NEW "Simple Electrical, Mechanical, &
Plumbing Permit Application")
- Generator Permit Application
(See NEW "Simple Electrical, Mechanical, &
Plumbing Permit Application")
- Mechanical Permit Application
(See NEW "Simple Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Permit Application")
- Plumbing Permit Application
(See NEW "Simple Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Permit Application")
- Recyclable Materials Permit
- Residential Permit Application
- Residential Manufactured Home (single and
multiwides) Permit Application
- Residential Pool Permit Application
- Temporary Power Permit Application
Related Web Links:
- North Carolina Department of Insurance
- National Fire Protection Association
- NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
- NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
- International Conference of Building Officials
- Orange County Environmental Health Inspections
- Town of Carrboro, NC
- Town of Chapel Hill, NC
For more information contact the Building Inspections Divsion of the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department - (919) 245-2600 or 2601
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The Planning & Inspections Department has moved to our new building at 131 W. Margaret Lane.