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Building Code

The Town of Holly Springs enforces the North Carolina State Building Code, which is based on the International Building Code. A list of the current codes can be obtained from:

• North Carolina Department of Insurance, Engineering Division
  322 Chapanoke Road
  Raleigh, NC 27603
  (919) 661-5880

Note: If you own the property and will be living in the home for 12 months after completing the work as a homeowner, you can complete your own work. Permits and inspections still are required.

Electrical Requirements

Contractor License: An electrical contractor license is required when engaging in or offering to engage in the business of installing, maintaining, altering or repairing any electric work.

Permit:

• No person shall install, alter, repair, replace or relocate any electrical material, appliances or equipment without first having obtained a permit for the specific work to be performed.

Please visit the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors for additional information.

Plumbing, Heating, Air-Conditioning, Fire Sprinkler Requirements

Contractor License: A contractor license is required for any person, firm or corporation compensated for work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning or fire sprinkler systems.

Permit:

• No person shall install, replace or relocate any plumbing, heating, air-conditioning material, appliances or equipment without first having obtained a permit for the specific work to be performed.

Please visit the State Board of Examiners for additional information.

General Contractor Requirements

License:

• If the project costs $30,000 or more, you will need a license to permit (GS 87-1). Visit the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for additional information.