Frequently Asked Questions

You can find information regarding deck construction by clicking on the following link: Residential Wood Decks

The rules and regulations are very complex.  The books that contain all the rules fill several bookshelves in our office.  This is why design professionals and licensed builders can be so important.  Their education, experience and professional associations require a knowledge of the rules and require a certain level of competence.  Their duties require familiarity with building codes and with local zoning ordinances.  Our inspectors and office staff are not licensed design professionals and therefore cannot help design or engineer your project.  If you do choose to draw your own plan or superintend your own construction project, the following link will provide some of the resources you may need:  North Carolina Building Codes Online Edition

North Carolina Building Codes Online Edition

Temporary/Early Power Requirements

Yes, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued when your project is 100% complete. You will receive and email and a notification in the online portal when the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. You will be able to print it from the online if desired.

Power and/or gas will automatically be turned into the appropriate utility company when your project is 100% complete. You will need to make application with the appropriate utility company before they complete the connection.

The North Carolina Homeowners Recovery Fund is designed to be a last resort for homeowners seeking to recover losses incurred as a result of the actions of dishonest or incompetent general contractors. Claimants must have pursued every other avenue for recovery prior to seeking assistance from the Homeowners Recovery Fund. Click on the following link for more information: Homeowner Recovery Fund

Homeowner Recovery Fund Claims

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You can find information about tenant rights by clicking on the following links:   Landlord/Tenant Brochure or Tenant Rights Clinic

Electrical Reconnection Requirements