Cary, North Carolina Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Cary, North Carolina.
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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.
Cary North Carolina Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 (North Carolina State Building Code, 2006) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 (North Carolina State Building Code, 2006) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 (North Carolina State Plumbing Code, 2006) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 (North Carolina State Mechanical Code, 2006) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (North Carolina State Electrical Code, 2005) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 (North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code, 2006) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
| Accessibility Code | 2002 North Carolina State Accessibility Code | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2003 (North Carolina State Energy Code, 2006) | NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880 |
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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Harry Van Wagenen Building Plans Examiner Phone: (919) 460-4977 |
| Plumbing | Phil Rice Chief Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector Phone: (919) 469-4341 |
| Mechanical | Phil Rice Chief Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector Phone: (919) 469-4341 |
| Electrical | Gerald Harris Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (919) 469-4346 |
| Accessibility | Harry Van Wagenen Building Plans Examiner Phone: (919) 460-4977 |
| Zoning | Lawrence Hardee Zoning Enforcement Supervisor Phone: (919) 462-3885 |
| Planning | Jeff Ulma Director Phone: (919) 319-4580 |
| City Attorney | Charles H. Henderson City Attorney Phone: (919) 469-4008 |
| Public Works | Michael J. Bajorek Interim Director Phone: (919) 469-4090 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (919) 469-4056 |
| Parks/Recreation | Doug McRainey Parks Planning Manager Phone: (919) 469-4061 |
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Other North Carolina Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within North Carolina:
