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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of North Carolina.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Additional Resources

• North Carolina has statewide mandatory building codes that apply to all buildings except one and two family dwellings.
• The North Carolina Building Inspectors Association publishes amendments and interpretations online free of charge.
• North Carolina adopts the model code every three years. State amendments are adopted every three years.
Code Alert: The proposed effective date for the 2008 NC Electrical Code (2008 NEC) is June 1, 2008. The proposed effective date for the 2009 NC State Building Code is January 1, 2009.

North Carolina Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2003 (North Carolina State Building Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Structural CodeIBC 2003 (North Carolina State Building Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Plumbing CodeIPC 2003 (North Carolina State Plumbing Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Mechanical CodeIMC 2003 (North Carolina State Mechanical Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (North Carolina State Electrical Code, 2005)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Fire/Life Safety CodeIFC 2003 (North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Accessibility Code2002 North Carolina State Accessibility CodeNC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Energy CodeIECC 2003 (North Carolina State Energy Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Gas CodeIFGC 2003 (North Carolina State Fuel Gas Code, 2006)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Boiler CodeUniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act of North CarolinaBoiler Safety Bureau, (919) 807-2760

North Carolina Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralBarry Gupton, PE
Chief Building Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
PlumbingHenry Webster, PE
Chief Mechanical Section Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
MechanicalBilly G. Hinton, Jr., PE
Mechanical Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
ElectricalRonnie B. Chilton
Electrical Section Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
AccessibilityLaurel Wright
Accessibility Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
Plan ReviewBarry Gupton
Chief Building Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
Historic PreservationDept. of Cultural Resources
Phone: (919) 733-4867
Fax: (919) 733-1564
EnergyBilly Hinton, PE
Mechanical Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
EnvironmentalBill Holman
Asst. Secretary, Environmental Protection, Dept. E
Phone: (919) 715-4141
Health DepartmentDepartment of Health & Human Services
Phone: (919) 733-4534
Fax: (919) 715-4645
Fire MarshalChris Noles, PE
Fire Code Consultant
Phone: (919) 661-5880
Fax: (919) 662-4414
Forestry/ParksDewey Botts
Assistant Secretary, Natural Resources, Dept. Envi
Phone: (919) 715-4131
TransportationDepartment of Transportation
Phone: (919) 733-2520
Fax: (919) 733-9150
Boiler InspectorDieter Hanrath
Boiler Safety Bureau
Phone: (919) 807-2760
Elevator InspectorHenry Madenspacher
Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau
Phone: (919) 807-2770

North Carolina Municipalities

Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within North Carolina:

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