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Building Inspections
The Building Inspections Division enforces the mandated North Carolina State Building Code and conducts inspections to ensure code compliance during construction of:
- Buildings
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Plumbing systems
Inspections issues occupancy permits upon compliance with state building codes and local regulations and issues zoning and building permits. The Inspections Division
- Inspects:
- Day Care Centers
- Family Care Homes
- Foster Homes
- Schools
- Inspects abandoned structures and takes proper corrective action
- Informs contractors of building code changes
Check the Status of Your Permit & / or Inspections
Building Fees Information
Building Permit Application Information
- Commercial Permit Application Requirements (PDF)
- Recyclable Materials Permit Information (PDF) (Residential / Commercial)
- Residential Permit Application Information (PDF)
- Residential Solar Permit Checklist (PDF)
Building Permit Application Forms
- Commercial Permit Application (PDF)
- Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
- Generator Permit Application (Use "Simple Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Application")
- Recyclable Materials Permit (PDF)
- Residential Permit Application (PDF)
- Residential Manufactured Home Permit Application (Use Residential Permit Application)
- Residential Pool Permit Application (Use Residential Permit Application)
- Simple Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
- Temporary Power Permit Application (PDF)
Useful Web Links:
- North Carolina State Building Code
- North Carolina Department of Insurance
- National Fire Protection Association
- NC Licensing Board for General Contractors
- NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors
- Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner Software
- USP Deck Designer
- International Conference of Building Officials
- Orange County Environmental Health Department
- Town of Carrboro, NC
- Town of Chapel Hill, NC
More Information
For more information contact the Building Inspections Division of the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department at 919-245-2600 or 919-245-2601.