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HANDBOOK RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

1 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOKS ource: 2018 NC State RESIDENTIAL Code23 PREFACEThis booklet was published to assist customers with some of the most commonly asked questions about the North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Code. The current edition of the North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Code became effective on January 1, 2019. This HANDBOOK is to be used as only a guide and is not intended to be a substitute for the current North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Building Code. Great care has been taken within this booklet to provide the newest version of the code including any amendments made to the current code. If a conflict is found between these two publications, the current North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Code will prevail.

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1 1 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOKS ource: 2018 NC State RESIDENTIAL Code23 PREFACEThis booklet was published to assist customers with some of the most commonly asked questions about the North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Code. The current edition of the North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Code became effective on January 1, 2019. This HANDBOOK is to be used as only a guide and is not intended to be a substitute for the current North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Building Code. Great care has been taken within this booklet to provide the newest version of the code including any amendments made to the current code. If a conflict is found between these two publications, the current North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Code will prevail.

2 Code references from the 2018 North Carolina RESIDENTIAL Building Code (NCRC) and the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies (NCACP) are listed for referral to the code. Underlined text represents code language added by North Carolina to the International RESIDENTIAL Code which was used as the base you need additional information regarding a code interpretation, you can refer to the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) website. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTSP hone NumbersP. 5 RESIDENTIAL Plan SubmittalP. 6 PermitsP. 7-9 InspectionsP. 9-13 Building PlanningP. 13-18 Plumbing Fixture ClearanceP.

3 15 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide AlarmsP. 16-18 FootingsP. 19-22 FoundationsP. 23-26 SlabsP. 27-30 Foundation Bolts & StrapsP. 28-30 FramingP. 31-68 Notching & BoringP. 33-39 Stud SpacingP. 43 Fastener ScheduleP. 44-52 Girder & Header SpansP. 53-57 Floor Joist SpansP. 58-59 Cantilever SpansP. 60-61 Ceiling Joist SpansP. 62-63 Rafter SpansP. 64-67 Roof BracingP. 68 StairwaysP. 69-70 Handrail & GuardrailsP. 69,84 &100 FirestoppingP. 70-75 Safety GlazingP. 75-81 InsulationP. 82 Final Inspection RequirementsP. 82-87 Exterior Deck ConstructionP. 87-100 Swimming Pools, Spas, & Hot TubsP. 101-104 Requirements for Sales Centers in a Model HomeP.

4 106-1075 Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement2145 Suttle Avenue Charlotte, NC 28208-5237980-314-CODE (2633) Service980-314-2633 + promptsPermitting980-314-2633 + promptsDocuments/Inspections980-314-2633 + promptsRevenue Collections980-314-2633 + promptsFax866-851-3630 Project Controllers:Residential980-314-2633 + promptsCommercial 980-314-2633 + promptsInspections by Appointment &Overtime Inspections704-200-4940 ZoningCharlotte704-336-7600 Cornelius704-8962461 Davidson704-892-7591 Huntersville704-875-7000 Matthews704-507-3380 Mint Hill704-545-9726 Pineville704-507-3380 Mecklenburg County Health DepartmentWells & Septic Systems980-314-1680 Charlotte Planning704-336-2205 Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds704-336-2443 Mecklenburg County Tax Office704-336-7600 Lead Paint Raleigh919-707-5950 Additional information is available at 6 RESIDENTIAL PLAN SUBMITTAL CONSTRUCTION projects that are

5 Less than 100 square feet do not require plan and screened porches do not require plan RESIDENTIAL Drawing Submittal Checklist has also changed. Please refer to our website for the most current requirements for plan requirements for plan submittal are: Plans shall be drawn to , engineer, or architect name, telephone and owner name/ address/ name of size: a minimum by 11 inches for projects 500 square foot and size: a minimum 11 by 17 inches for projects over 500 square should show all dimensions of footings, foundations, framing details (floor, wall, roof) and elevations. Provide all CONSTRUCTION material types including roof, wall coverings and energy regarding the RESIDENTIAL plan review process and requirements can be found at: is a permit required?

6 NCACP Section No person may commence or proceed with the CONSTRUCTION , reconstruction, alteration, repair, movement to another site, removal or demolition of any building without first securing from the Inspection Department having jurisdiction, any and all permits required by the State Building : Permits shall not be required for any work costing fifteen thousand dollars or less, UNLESS THE WORK addition, repair or replacement of load bearing members or structures; installation, extension of any plumbing system; general repair may not need a permit to be installation, extension, alteration of any heating or cooling system; general repair may not need a permit to be installation, extension, alteration of an electrical wire system; use of materials not permitted by this code; addition of roofing, excluding replacement of like grade or fire resistance labor cost included in the total cost of the permit valuation?

7 NCACP Section Yes, permit valuations shall include total cost, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, fire protection and other systems, including materials and an accessory building need to be permitted?Section Accessory buildings with any dimension greater than 12 feet (3658mm) must meet the provisions of this code. Accessory buildings may be constructed without a masonry or concreteFoundation, except in coastal high hazard or ocean hazard areas, provided all of the following conditions are accessory building shall not exceed 400 square feet or one story in building is supported on a wood foundation of minimum 2x6 or 3x4 mudsill of approved wood in accordance with Section R317, and building is anchored to resist overturning and sliding by installing a minimum of one ground anchor at each corner of the building.

8 The total resisting force of the anchors shall be equal to 20 psf (958 Pa) times the plan area of the all accessory buildings will require a permit. Any building where all dimensions, including the mean roof height, are 12 ft or less does not require building permits and would only require a zoning an accessory structure need to be permitted? Accessory Structures. Accessory structures are not required to meet the provisions of this code except decks, gazebos, retaining walls as required by Section , detached masonry chimneys built less than 10 from other buildings, pools or spas per appendix V, or detached carports.

9 Other examples of accessory structures not requiring a permit are fencing, arbors (unless attached to the house or a deck), BBQ. pits, playground equipment and yard : Portable lightweight aluminum or canvas type carports not exceeding 400 sq. ft. or 12 mean roof height and tree houses supported solely by a tree are exempt from the provisions of this work being scheduled for inspection shall be ready at the time the inspection request is made. The Division s goal is 85% or better of inspections performed on the date requested and requests can be made by phone, on our automated system by calling 704-336-8000, or account holders can go online at and sign into their account dashboard to request and inspection.

10 If assistance is needed you can contact our administrative or customer service team at 980- 314-2633. All inspection results are public records and available for viewing on our website at The General Contractor or property owner shall make inspection request for the Building Permit. Requests for electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspections shall be made by the trade contactors listed on the permit when part of a project. The inspections and procedures outline below will assist you in understanding the requirements for obtaining all State required inspections however if there is any question concerning what s required please discuss with your on SiteFor an inspection, the following is needed on site: Job must be ready for the inspection requested.


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