Charlotte, North Carolina Building Codes

Building Codes References

• North Carolina has statewide mandatory building codes.
• Charlotte offers permit applications online, but you must have an account with the Engineering & Building Standards Dept.
• Charlotte offers a Developers Guide.
The proposed effective date for the 2008 NC Electrical Code (2008 NEC) is June 1, 2008. The effective date for the 2009 NC State Building Code is January 1, 2009.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 (North Carolina State Building Code, 2009)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (North Carolina State Building Code, 2009)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006 (North Carolina State Plumbing Code, 2009)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (North Carolina State Mechanical Code, 2009)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Electrical CodeNEC 2008 (North Carolina State Electrical Code, 2008)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Accessibility Code2002 North Carolina State Accessibility Code<NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880
Energy CodeIECC 2006 (North Carolina State Energy Code, 2009)NC Dept. of Insurance, Code Council Section, (919) 661-5880

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
StructuralGene Morton
Building Administrator
Phone: (704) 336-3503
PlumbingPhil Edwards
Mechanical/Plumbing Administrator
Phone: (704) 336-3555
MechanicalPhil Edwards
Mechanical/Plumbing Administrator
Phone: (704) 336-3555
ElectricalGerald Harvell
Electrical Administrator
Phone: (704) 336-3523
AccessibilityGene Morton
Building Administrator
Phone: (704) 336-3503
Historic PreservationJohn Rogers
Historic Charlotte
Phone: (704) 336-5994
EnvironmentalCommercial Plans Coordinator
Phone: (704) 336-3837
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Plans Review
Phone: (704) 336-3814
CivilWillis Horton
Core Process Manager
Phone: (704) 336-4301
ZoningKatrina Young
Planning Coordinator
Phone: (704) 336-3571
PlanningDebra Campbell
Director, Planning Department
Phone: (704) 336-2671
City AttorneyCity Attorney's Office
Phone: (704) 336-2254
Fax: (704) 336-6644
Parks/RecreationJim Garges
Dir. of Mecklenburg Cty. Park & Recreation Dept.
Phone: (704) 336-3854
AviationAviation Department
Phone: (704) 359-4000
Fax: (704) 359-4030
Building codes are also available for these other North Carolina municipalities: