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Chapter 1

Title and Scope

1.1 Title.

This document shall be considered the Elizabeth City Inspections Department Policy and Procedures Manual.

1.2 Purpose. 1.2.1 Goals.

The Inspections Department's main objective is to serve the citizens of Elizabeth City by ensuring the public's health, safety and welfare through code enforcement of various state and local codes. Customer opinion and service is very important to us for maintaining public confidence and an open line of communication. It is our on-going goal to provide efficient inspections with the least amount of inconvenience possible. We follow several types of codes, each pertaining to different phases of construction. They include, but are not limited to, building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical and fire codes. These regulations provide nationally recognized standards for safety to life and property. The subject standards vary depending on the type of occupancy (residential, commercial, etc.) and materials of which the building is constructed. These objectives are to help prevent fire, collapse or any other catastrophe from overtaking a structure during its lifetime. In addition, the City's Minimum Housing Code is used to establish and maintain minimum standards for habitable space, light, ventilation, heating facilities and sanitary conditions of residential dwellings. Ultimately, with the public's support and a pro-active enforcement program, we can indirectly help to protect property values, promote tourism, and preserve the character and integrity of Elizabeth City.

1.2.2 General.

The following procedures are minimum, "general" guidelines that should be followed pertaining to applications, permits, inspections and any other pertinent information involving the permitting/inspections process. Rev. 1-19-18

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It is imperative to follow these procedures when practical, in order to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Elizabeth City Inspections Department. Information contained herein should not be construed to be the only resource available to or utilized by the Inspections Department.

1.3 Severability

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this policy, local or state codes, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, or in conflict with the General Statutes, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this policy or codes. When there is a conflict, the requirements of the General Statutes shall prevail.

1.4 Scope

The provisions of this policy and the applicable codes shall be those in effect at the time a permit is issued. They also apply to both existing and new structures and service systems.

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CHAPTER 2

Abbreviations/Definitions

2.1 General.

The following terms are routinely used to expedite written inspection reports.

A = amps A/C = air conditioning ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act Al = Aluminum Appl. = appliance Brkr = circuit breaker BZA = Board of Zoning Adjustment CA = Certificate of Appropriateness CABO = Council of American Building Officials CAMA = Coastal Area Management Agency CC = City Council CEO = Code Enforcement Officer CET = Code Enforcement Team C.O. = plumbing cleanout CO = Certificate of Occupancy Cu = Copper CW = cold water DOI = Department of Insurance DP = design pressure rating DW = dishwasher DWV = drainage, waste & vent system EXH = exhaust FD = fire damper FND = foundation FROG = finished room over garage FTG = footing GFCI = ground fault circuit interrupter GRND = ground HC = handicap HDR = header HR = Homeowner Recovery Fund HW = hot water HWH = hot water heater HVAC = heating, ventilation, air-conditioning ID = identify JST = joist

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LAV = lavatory (sink) MDP = main distribution panel MH = minimum housing NM = non-metallic O.C. = on center PE = Professional engineer PN = public nuisance Pres. = pressure PW = Public Works Rec. = electrical receptacle R/R/R = repair, replace or remove SD = smoke detector SE = electrical service entrance SM = small SW = switch TEL = telephone TRC = Technical Review Committee UL = Underwriters Laboratories V = volt WC = water closet (commode) WP = weather proof UDO = Unified Development Ordinance UG = underground

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CHAPTER 3

Administration

3.1 Record Keeping.

The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) shall keep, or cause to be kept, a complete and accurate record of all applications received, permits issued, inspections and re-inspections made, defects found, Certificates of Compliance and of Occupancy granted and any other pertinent information that is applicable to a specific property.

3.2 Files.

Files are considered to be an "active" file once a building permit has been issued or specific proceedings have been initiated. All inspections shall be properly recorded and the file(s) returned to the applicable file cabinet on a daily basis. This practice centralizes and separates active from inactive files which saves time, allows others easier access for checking on the status of and/or recording inspections, etc., …. and helps to minimize the risk of misplacing information. A file becomes "in-active" and is stored accordingly, once the applicable work or proceedings have been finalized or a Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy (see page 70) has been issued.

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CHAPTER 4

Applications

4.1 General.

Applications are an administrative tool the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) uses for general information and to ensure that the applicant's proposal will comply with any applicable codes and that the work is carried out accordingly. An application is required only if a building, sign or manufactured (mobile) home permit is applied for. The applicant is responsible for completing the application and submitting it to the CEO along with a site plan. Minor work or manufactured (mobile) homes in existing parks do not require a site plan. Upon submittal of a completed application and any required plans, said documents shall then be reviewed for compliance in conjunction with the General Permit Review Process (see page 7). Any questionable areas should be addressed with the applicant prior to issuing the permit. It shall be at the discretion of the CEO as to how detailed a set of plans needs to be.

4.2 Types of Applications.

Building (short form) ………………Page 50 & 51 Building (long form) ………………. Page 52-55 Manufactured (mobile) Home……Page 56,57 Sign…………………………………Page 58

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FORM

"GENERAL PERMIT REVIEW"

FROM EXCEL FILES

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CHAPTER 5

Permits

5.1 General.

All permits and cash receipts are issued in a numbered sequence. Permits shall be issued according to the property address where the work will be performed. Payment shall be made at the Business Office on the date of issuance (see pages 17, 18.) Failure to do so may result in a negligence fee being charged.

5.2 Permit Intent.

A permit shall be construed as permission to proceed with the work and not as authority to violate, cancel, alter or set aside any provisions of local or state requirements. Issuance of a permit shall not prevent the CEO from thereafter requiring correction of errors in plans, construction or violations of the codes.

5.3 Types of Permits.

Building Page 10,11 Insulation Page 11 Electrical Page 12 Mechanical Page 12 Plumbing Page 13 Gas Page 13 Sprinkler Page 14 Sign Page 14 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Page 15,16

5.4 Permits by Mail.

Permits may be obtained through the mail if all applicable information has been properly submitted. The applicant should verify the fees before applying for the permit. As a minimum, the following information is required: 1. Name, address, telephone number and license number of contractor who

will be performing the work. 2. Property owner or business name, address and telephone number where

the work will be performed. 3. Description of work to be performed and respective "quoted" permit fees

itemized and totaled.

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4. Self-addressed, stamped envelope in order to receive a copy of the permit.

5. Check made payable to the City of Elizabeth City (NOT the Inspections

Department), mailed to P. O. Box 347, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27907-0347….ATTN: Inspections Department.

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Building Permits. Building permits are required to erect, construct, enlarge, install, alter, repair, move, improve, convert, or demolish any building or structure. They are also issued for an approved, labeled modular unit. Generally, any work that costs $30,000 or more shall be performed by a North Carolina licensed general contractor. However, a $5,000 surety bond may be issued to the City of Elizabeth City for the set-up of an approved modular unit, if not properly licensed. Any addition or new structure will require a septic tank permit approval from the Pasquotank County Health Department IF the property is not served by City sewer. Generally, except for single family dwellings and related uses, a building permit should not be issued until approval has been given by the Planning Department or any other applicable department/agency. A Building permit is not required when:

1. No structural changes are to be made and/or the cost is less than $15,000; or 2. A detached accessory building is constructed with no dimension greater than

twelve feet (12'). However, the structure shall still be properly anchored down and comply with any other applicable zoning requirements/setbacks.

The following steps are followed in completing the application for a Building Permit: 1. Applicant completes the building permit (short form may be used in certain

situations). When in doubt, use the long form and complete all applicable information. (See Pages 52-55)

2. Review completed application. 3. Perform general permit review. (See page 7). 4. Complete building permit. 5. Complete Cash Receipt. Payment Code No. = 14; Description = Permit No.

(See pages 17, 18 and Fee Schedule on pages 19-23.) 6. Issue Cash Receipt (for payment to the Business office) and a permit copy to

applicant. Also, issue inspection "Site card", termite affidavit, etc., when applicable. The site card shall be installed in a mail box or 3" pvc pipe tube with "screw on cap" ends for easy access. Either method shall enable the inspection site card to be accessible for the inspector at all times.

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7. Place a permit copy in appropriate address file and record applicable information

in "master" permit ledger book.

Insulation Permits Insulation permits are normally recorded on and with the Building Permit when applicable. The permit numbers run in sequence as recorded in the "master" permit ledger book. (See Fee Schedule on page 19.)

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Electrical and/or Mechanical Permits

Fees are based on a minimum permit (unless a service is involved), PLUS $___________, per outlet. (See Fee Schedule. Page 20, 21.) "Electrical/Mechanical Permits" are used for either trade. Circle, underline or highlight applicable trade at the top of the permit. Following these steps: 1. Complete permit. 2. Complete Cash Receipt: Payment Code No. = 15; Description = Permit No.

(See pages 17, 18.) 3. Issue Cash receipt (for payment to the business office) and a permit copy to the

applicant. 4. Place a permit copy in address file and record applicable information in "master"

permit ledger book.

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Plumbing and/or Gas Permits.

Fees are based on a minimum permit (unless a service is involved), PLUS $___________, per fixture, trap &/or outlet. (See Fee Schedule page 19.) “Plumbing/Gas Permits” are used for either trade. Circle, underline or highlight applicable trade at the top of the permit. Follow these steps: 1. Complete permit (see fee schedule). 2. Complete Cash Receipt: Payment Code No. = 18; Description = Permit No.

(See pages 17, 18.) 3. Issue Cash receipt (for payment to the Business office) and a permit copy to the

applicant. 4. Place a permit copy in address file and record applicable information in "master"

permit ledger book. Rev. 1-22-18

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Sprinkler Permits.

Said permits and applicable fire inspections are handled directly with the Fire Marshals office.

Sign Permits. Use Building Permit forms. Follow same procedures as for Building permits, (see pages 10, 11), except applicant completes Sign Permit application (page 58) Rev. 1-22-18

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Manufactured (Mobile) Home Permits.

Building permits are used for manufactured (mobile) homes. This permit covers the inspection for the actual set-up, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning installation. The homeowner, dealer or contractor may obtain this permit. However, all work shall be performed by properly licensed contractors. IF the home is not on City sewer, a septic tank permit from the Pasquotank County Health Department is also required to be submitted prior to issuing the building permit. Following these steps: 1. Applicant completes and submits manufactured home permit application (See

page 56, 57). 2. Review completed application. 3. Issue applicant a copy of the procedures for obtaining a manufacturing (mobile)

home permit. 4. Issue building permit. 5. Issue set-up*, electrical and mechanical affidavits to applicant. They shall be

completed by the applicable contractor, notarized and returned to the Inspections Department prior to any inspections.

6. Complete and issue the Cash Receipt (for payment to the Business office) and a

permit copy to the applicant. (See pages 17, 18.) 7. Place a permit copy in the address file and record the applicable information in

the "master" permit ledger book.

*NOTE: If the home is new, the set-up installation manual shall be submitted along with the affidavits prior to any inspections. Leaving it in the home is not acceptable. It must be delivered to the CEO or the Inspections Department Secretary for delivery to him. Rev. 1-22-18

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PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A

MANUFACTURED HOME BUILDING PERMIT

1. Complete manufactured home building permit application. 2. Return completed application (including set-up manual, if a new home) to

Inspections Department between 8 and 9 a.m. or 1 and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and pay applicable permit fee. Submit Health Department approval, IF serviced by a septic tank.

3. Apply for electrical service in the Customer Service Office, between the hours of

8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 4. Have applicable licensed contractor perform work and return "notarized"

affidavits to the Inspections Department. If the structure is a modular unit, then the set-up contractor shall be a North Carolina licensed GENERAL CONTRACTOR or provide the Inspections Department with a valid, $5,000.00 Surety Bond for each modular building to be erected.

5. Contact the Inspections Department at 337-6676, to schedule an appointment for

an inspection. A minimum 24 hrs. Notice is requested. NOTES: A. Properly constructed steps shall be installed at each exterior door. B. The electrical trench for service entrance conductors shall be left

uncovered until inspected/approved. C. The street address number(s) shall be posted on your home where they will

be readily visible from the street.

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CHAPTER 6

Fees 6.1 General.

All permits shall be paid for at the Business Office on the day of issuance (page 18). Failure to do so may result in a negligence fee charge. In addition, commencing work prior to obtaining a necessary permit may subject the offending party to a penalty “in addition to” the cost of the required permit. (See Fee Schedule, Page(s) 19-23.)

6.2 Permit Valuations.

If the permit valuation appears to be underestimated, the permit shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to satisfy the CEO. Permit valuations shall include the total cost of all work involved.

6.3 Cash Receipts.

A Cash Receipt shall be completed and issued with any permit where a fee is involved. They are issued in a numbered sequence for auditing purposes. The Description on the Cash Receipt is the Permit Number. The CEO picks up Cash Receipts from the Business Office on a daily basis to ensure that all applicable permits have been paid for. The CEO then checks off the receipt of payment in the master permit ledger and files the Cash Receipt accordingly. Copies of cash receipts are turned in to Finance at the end of each month.

6.4 Cash/Payment Codes.

The following cash codes apply to a specific type of permit fee &/or inspection and shall be entered on the Cash Receipt Payment Code section of the Cash Receipt form. 14 – Building, Insulation, Demolition, Signs, ABC License inspection, etc. 15 -- Electrical and Mechanical 18 – Plumbing and Gas 30 – Water &/or Sewer System Development Fee Revised 6-11-18 31 -- Homeowner Recovery Fee 32 – Electrical Availability Fee Revised 2-1-18

6.5 Business Office Procedures for Collection of Inspection Fees.

1) When an applicant comes in for a permit, the Inspection Department will prepare a payment receipt.

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2) The payment receipt ticket will include the job address, the cash code number (page 18), the amount of the permit fees and the permit numbers (on the Description line). Rev. 1-22-18

Cash Codes Description

14 Building Permits/Inspections 15 Electrical/Mechanical Permits 18 Plumbing/Gas Permits 30 Water/SewerSystem

Development Fee 31 Homeowner Recovery 32 Electrical Availability Fee

Place the Cash Receipt number on the Permit stubs.

3) A permit copy and all three parts of the cash receipt ticket will be given to the customer who will then be directed to the Customer Service section of the Business Office for the payment of the fee. (Failure to pay for permit(s) the same day as issuance may subject the applicant to a negligence fee.)

4) Customer Service will collect the permit fees, and, using the Cash

Collections Code, enter the collection on the CRT.

5) Customer Service will separate the cash receipt ticket and distribute as follows:

(a) White - Daily cash work (b) Yellow - Inspections Department (c) Pink - To the applicant marked paid

6) Inspections Department will, upon receiving the yellow copy of the cash

receipt tickets, determine that all permits written have been paid for by matching the stubs in the permit books with the cash receipt tickets (or by determining that there is no break in the sequential numbering of the cash receipt tickets). When all receipts are accounted for, the yellow copy of the cash receipts tickets will be filed in reverse order in the binder with the, smaller numbers on the bottom and larger numbers on the top.

7) If a payment receipt ticket is missing, staff will contact Customer Service

1st, then if necessary the applicant in order to collect the fee. Revised 6-11-18

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6.6 Permit/Inspection Fees Schedule 6.6.1 Building

Building permit valuations shall include total cost of the job (including materials and labor) such as building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, fire protection and other service systems. If a job appears to be under estimated, the inspector may estimate the proposed work at fair market values. One and/or two family dwellings shall be estimated at a minimum $42.00/square foot, for permitting purposes. Minimum 24 hours notice requested for inspections.

1. First $1000 of estimated cost (minimum fee) $ 50.00, plus

Per $1,000 after the first (round up to the next $1,000) $ 5.00/$1,000

2. Swimming Pool: $ 40.00 3. Building Demolition $ 75.00 4. Day Care, ABC License Inspections, Etc. $ 50.00 5. Moving a building and/or Approved, labeled

Modular unit $250.00

6. Manufactured (Mobile) Home $150.00 (includes building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical fees)

6.6.2 Insulation.

1. Minimum permit fee applies to each dwelling $50.00 unit and/or tenant space.

6.6.3 Plumbing.

1. Minimum Permit Fee applies to each dwelling unit and/or tenant space $50.00, plus Per fixture, trap or similar device $ 5.00 (Sprinkler permits are issued by the Fire Marshal)

6.6.31 Gas. 1. Minimum Permit Fee applies to each dwelling $35.00, plus unit and/or tenant space Per gas outlet/connection $ 5.00

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6.6.4 Mechanical.

1. Walk-in cooler or freezer; Commercial cooking $50.00 each hood

3. Heating, Air-conditioning and/or combination unit $50.00, plus

Per fire, radiation and/or smoke damper $ 5.00 4. Minimum Permit Fee $40.00, plus

Non-walk in cooler, freezer, and/or other Equipment $10.00 each

6.6.5 Electrical.

1. Temporary Service $40.00 2. Temporary Service with construction site trailer $50.00 4. Approved/Labeled Modular Per service size 5. 0-200 Ampere Service $75.00, plus per ampere above 200 $ .50 6. Minimum Permit Fee $40.00, plus (Waive minimum permit fee, if associated work is performed in conjunction with new service and/or service change.) a. Openings 1-100 (each receptacle, $25.00, plus switch or fixture = an opening) For each additional opening $ .10 b. Sub panel, Transformer, Generator $40.00 each c. In ground Swimming Pool $10.00

d. Baseboard Heaters (per Thermostat) $ 6.00 each Signs, Fuel dispensers, "freestanding" Parking light poles, Manufactured Home Pedestals e. Exhaust fans/hood, range, oven, dryer, $ 6.00 each

dishwasher, garbage disposal, water heater, spa, hot tub, whirlpool, window A/C, thru the wall heat pump, motors and other equipment/machinery, etc. Rev. 2-1-18

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NOTE: In addition to each individual service, applicable items a-e also apply to each dwelling unit &/or tenant space 6.6.6 Administrative and/or Negligence Fees.

1) Permit refund $50.00 2) Permit transfer $100.00 3) Negligence fee and/or re-inspection $50.00 per trade

4) Starting work without a permit $100.00, plus cost of permit 5) Condemnation Abatement $200.00, plus cost of abatement

6) Homeowners Recovery Fee $10.00 Revised 9-21-11

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6.7 Water and Sewer System Development Fee Schedule Revised 6-11-18 The City of Elizabeth City hereby adopts this fee schedule effective June 11, 2018 for all commercial and residential construction, which may request both a building permit and city water and/or sewer connections from the City on or after effective date. Payment shall be made at the time of purchasing a building permit. Section I. System Development Fees (Both fees are based on the water meter size) Meter Size Water Wastewater (sewer) ¾ inch $ 3,395 $3,113 1 inch $ 5,670 $ 5,199 1.5 inch $ 11,305 $10,366 2 inch $ 18,095 $16,592 3 inch $ 36,225 $33,216 4 inch $ 56,595 $51,894 6 inch $ 113,155 $103,756 8 inch $ 181,055 $166,016 10 inch $ 475,300 $435,820 12 inch $ 599,795 $549,974 Section II. This fee shall be in addition to other fee schedules in effect, including but not limited to any tap fee, security deposit and/or monthly minimum. Section III. Revised 6-11-18 This fee shall not apply if there presently exist a sewer tap to the City’s sanitary sewer or a water tap to the City’s distribution system, allowed by City code in combination where there is no change to the existing water or sewer tap size to serve the new construction. However, if a water or wastewater service size is increased, the applicant requesting the change shall be credited for the existing system development fee based on its present size, but shall pay the “difference” between the existing and proposed new size per the system development fee schedule. In addition, this fee schedule recognizes prior contractual obligations of the City and specific motions of City Council, where as University Plaza, Old Oak Subdivision, Fairway Estates Subdivision and Elizabeth City Gardens Apartments are exempt from sewer “system development” fees. However, water system development fees are still applicable for these 4 sites.

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Section IV. By adoption of this fee schedule, Council recognizes that in the future it may enter into agreements with persons to share in the costs to extend sewer lines to land proposed for construction. Nothing in this fee schedule shall preclude the completion of those agreements. Section V. There is hereby created a Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Fund where all system development fees shall be deposited. Said fund shall be used to pay for major capital improvements throughout the City. Prior to the creation of the Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Fund, all impact fees were deposited in the Water and Sewer Operating Budget. To insure adequate funding in the operating budget, the Finance Director is hereby authorized to transfer $ 150,000 from the Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Fund to the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, which represents occurring capital needs, which are not considered major capital improvement projects. The above was ADOPTED September 12, 2005 Section VI. The Electrical Availability fee was initiated in order to recover the electrical utility installation cost for the Hunters Lake & Millbrooke subdivisions only, as a result of the original developers failing to reimburse the City for the subject installations. It will be charged to Cash Code 32 & collected each time a bldg. permit is issued for a new dwelling within said subdivisions. The original fee is $1,600 per lot & will increase by 2.5% each budget year until built out. This section was ADOPTED August 22, 2011

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CHAPTER 7

Inspections 7.1 General.

The CEO should record, date, initial and file all inspections within the half-day inspection cycle, on a daily basis and in accordance with Chapter 3 (See Pg. 5). Inspections are generally scheduled for 9:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. With appropriate scheduling, we should be able to better assist last minute and mid-day walk in customers. The vacant time slots can be utilized for that, in addition to other unexpected situations. Most importantly, it enables us to be more accessible for the public. The general contractor is responsible for requesting any applicable inspections and shall not conceal any work that requires an inspection until approved by the CEO. It is also requested that the CEO be given a minimum of 24 hours' notice for any necessary inspections. Alternative materials and methods of construction should only be allowed with justifiable and conservative discretion.

7.2 Areas.

The City's inspection jurisdiction is divided into two areas. An area is delegated to each CEO for monitoring and enforcement. This has resulted in better efficiency with required duties and accountability, and provides more individualized attention for the public from the start through completion of a job. The present dividing line for each Inspector is Road Street, Roanoke Avenue & Body Road. Inspector "A" is responsible for the east side and Inspector "B" is responsible for the west side of this boundary. Should one inspector be off, the other inspector (CEO) temporarily assumes responsibility for both areas during that time and handles the duties of the 1st lunch inspector, as detailed further on (See pages 30, 31, 32.) Obviously, we will need each other's assistance on occasions and still be working together as an overall team.

7.3 Types of Inspections.

The CEO performs numerous types of inspections. They include, but are not limited to: Rev. 1-22-18

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1. New construction Page 63-67 (See also Inspection Site Card, page 69) 2. Existing Construction Page 59-61 3. Manufactured (Mobile) Homes Page 57

4. Electric Turn-Ons Page 30-32 5. Minimum Housing Page 62 6. Public Nuisance See City Code of Ordinances

7.4 Inspection Check Off Sheet.

Inspection Check off sheets should be used as a minimum reference guide for new construction & minimum housing. Inspectors should not rely on them to contain all areas to be inspected, as all applicable codes shall be adhered to.

7.5 Tests or Analyses

The Inspections Department may require tests, test reports or specific analyses as proof of compliance. This work shall be performed at the expense of the applicant, by an approved testing laboratory or other approved agency or technical design professional.

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CHAPTER 8

Affidavits

8.1 General.

The CEO may require affidavits to be submitted as administrative verification for different situations. When required, they have to be notarized, or signed in front of the CEO.

8.2 Types of Affidavits.

The following affidavits are routinely required by the Inspections Department: 1. Termite Page 45 2. LP Gas Page 43 3. Manufactured (Mobile) Home [set-up, electrical, mechanical] Page 46-48 4. Homeowner Contractor Page 44 5. Workers Compensation exemption Page 49 6. EIFS/Sealant Page 41,42

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CHAPTER 9

Condemnation

9.1 Unsafe Buildings.

Any building which still appears to the CEO to be especially dangerous to life because of its potential liability to fire or because of bad condition of floors, walls roofs, defective construction, decay, unsafe wiring or heating systems, unsanitary conditions or other causes, shall be held to be unsafe.

9.2 Condemnation Procedures.

The CEO should initiate condemnation procedures as follows, for any building which is found to be unsafe.

9.2.1 Start an "active" file and outline for the property. 9.2.2 Verify property address (including map, block, parcel, and tax number) and

ownership, according to Pasquotank County land records/Tax Office. Then record on outline.

9.2.3 Inspect property; date, initial and record findings in Inspection Report. 9.2.4 Schedule/mail a "certified" hearing notice along with a copy of Inspection Report.

A minimum of ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days from the time the property owners receives said notice shall be allowed when scheduling the hearing. (A good rule of thumb would be to schedule the hearing fifteen (15) days from the date you mail it.)

9.2.5 Date, initial and record when hearing was scheduled for and when notice was

mailed. 9.2.6 Date, initial and record when hearing notice certified receipt was accepted and/or

returned. 9.2.7 At the hearing, review inspection report and condemnation procedures with

owner/representative. After meeting, initial and record who attended and "general" discussions, time frames for progress/compliance, etc.

9.2.8 Date, initial and record mailing of "certified" deadline notice for compliance. Also

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9.2.9 Date, initial and record when "deadline" notice receipt is accepted and/or returned.

9.2.10 Submit purchase order requisition to purchasing agent just before or after

deadline for compliance so bids can be solicited from demolition contractors. 9.2.11 Submit demolition contractor list and bids to Inspections Director. 9.2.12 Inspections Director or his designee will submit bids list and City Council Action

Request to City Manager 9.2.13 The City Manager will review and forward the bids list and Council Action

Request to the City Council for consideration. 9.2.14 The City Council will then review & approve or deny the staffs recommendation

for condemnation and/or demolition at their regularly scheduled meeting (usually the 2nd and fourth Monday of each month).

9.2.15 The day after City Council's approval of the condemnation order, submit

condemnation ordinance to the City Clerk who will have the Mayor sign it. 9.2.16 Post building with condemnation signs and make sure all utilities are removed

from the property. 9.2.17 Upon receiving signed/ notarized condemnation ordinance back from the City

Clerk, record it at the Register of Deeds office. 9.2.18 Submit purchase order requisition back to Purchasing Agent for award of

demolition contract to approved contractor. 9.2.19 Issue demolition permit to appropriate contractor. Note: A copy of an asbestos

report/notification approved by the State may be required prior to issuing the demolition permit.

9.2.20 Submit demolition bill plus tipping fee receipts and purchase order to Finance

Department for payment to contractor. 9.2.21 Complete and submit bill to business office so property owner(s) can be billed for

abatement charges. May include but not limited to actual demolition cost, landfill tipping fees, legal &/or advertisement fees, plus a $ 200.00 Administrative Fee.

9.2.22 Submit completed file to Inspections Director for closeout. Rev. 2-1-18

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General Notes: If hearing and/or deadline notices are returned unclaimed, then notice by advertisement in the newspaper and posting the building of pending proceedings is required. (See Minimum Housing Code.) Always keep copies of all correspondence. Always date, initial and record all procedures on outline of property.

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CHAPTER 10

Electrical Turn On 10.1 General.

The Inspection Department may provide a minimum electrical inspection if requested, or if there is a valid reason to suspect code violations within &/or on existing buildings within the City inspections jurisdiction, prior to electricity being turned on. Staff also performs an electrical inspection for new construction within the City’s entire zoning jurisdiction.

10.2 Customer Service Procedures.

10.2.1 Existing Structures.

A. Tenant or owner pays deposit in Business Office. B. Business Offices processes turn-on request accordingly for existing

structures.

C. Inspectors pick up requests at 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily for orders requiring an inspection. NOTE: Inspectors permitting office hours are generally 8 am. to 9 am. and 12:30 pm. to 2 pm. Monday through Friday.

10.2.2 New Structures.

A. North Carolina licensed electrician obtains permit from Inspections

Department. B. Contractor requests an inspection from the Inspections Department. C. Inspectors perform inspections. D. Owner pays deposit in the Business Office. E. Inspectors submit Line Crew Request to Business Office to have utilities

tied in. F. Business Office verifies deposit has been paid and releases it by placing

tie in request in the Electrical Dept. Utility's File. G. Utilities pick up request, write up order and attempt to tie in within 48

hours from write up. H. Inspectors perform FINAL inspection after structure has been energized

and all administrative paper work has been submitted & approved. Rev. 1-22-18

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NOTE: The request for energizing, booting or blanking off a meter is determined by the inspector, depending on the situation.

DEFINITIONS:

Booting -- meter is in, but boots are placed on contacts. (power to meter, but not through meter to structure)

Blanking Off- no meter, just a cover over the socket.

10.3 Inspections Procedures/Existing Building Electric Turn On

1st Lunch = 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Inspector "A" 2nd Lunch = 12:00 -1:00 p.m. - Inspector "B" A.M. Inspector "A": 1) Picks up turn-on inspections & records on the board 2) Pulls files & distributes according to inspection area 3) Assist customers in your area AND when "B" is busy 4) Performs Inspections 5) Records morning inspections when possible, especially those with

violations. Inspector "B":

1) Offers TO assist walk-in customers 1st. If it is not in your area, but Inspector "A" is on the telephone or with another customer, go ahead and assist them. Just keep Inspector "A" informed of what has transpired. The customer should not have to wait for any extended periods of time, especially for routine matters, unless it involves a dispute or violations that Inspector "A" can probably better address.

2) Perform inspections. 3) Turn in morning inspections to meter file and record accordingly

P.M. Inspector "A"

1) Turn in morning and pick up afternoon inspection turn-ons. 2) Pick up payment receipts and file accordingly 3) Record morning inspections, if not already done.

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4) Record afternoon inspections on board; pull files and distribute according to inspection area.

5) Assist customers and perform inspections 6) Turn in p.m. inspection turn-ons and record accordingly.

Inspector "B"

1) Offer to assist customers 1st (same as a.m. guidelines) and perform inspections.

2) Turn in p.m. inspection turn-ons and pick up new ones. 3) Pick up payment receipts and file accordingly. 4) Record next day turn-on inspections on board; pull files and distribute

accordingly. 5) Record afternoon inspections.

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CHAPTER 11

Public Nuisance

11.1 General.

The City's “Public Nuisance” Code Enforcement officers enforce various offenses

that may be detrimental to the public's general welfare &/or in violation of the City’s Public Nuisance ordinance.

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CHAPTER 12

Safety

12.1 General.

The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) is regularly exposed to various potential safety hazards while carrying out their duties. It is imperative that all safety precautions and procedures be adhered to in accordance with the City's Safety Policy. NOTE: Always inspect and treat electrical circuits as if they are energized.

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CHAPTER 13

Code Enforcement Officer (Of/for construction related trades)

13.1 Job Description, "Code Enforcement Officer" 113.1.1 GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs intermediate technical work in the inspection of all phases of building plans and construction; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Inspections. This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, vibration, and hazards.

13.1.2 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Performing building inspections; enforcing related codes; preparing and maintaining appropriate records. Performs field inspections and of residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities for compliance with building, plumbing, gas, electrical and mechanical codes; Conducts plan reviews and enforces compliance with City ordinances and State codes; Conducts inspections for compliance with minimum housing codes and public nuisance codes; Investigates complaints; Writes permits and provides receipts and records actions taken; Provides technical guidance to contractors and citizens; Schedules hearing for housing/building demolition; Researches owners of property needing repair and/or demolition; Assists with preparation of court cases on code violations; Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections; Performs related tasks as required.

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13,1,3 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the building, zoning and related codes and of the appropriate methods of enforcement; thorough knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field; thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering principles and practices; ability to prepare and present technical oral and written reports; ability to establish, maintain effective working relationships with the City and other governmental officials, other agencies and the general public; ability to be tactful in enforcing codes and ordinances.

13.1.4 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in building inspections and code enforcement.

13.1.5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession of appropriate certifications required by the State of North Carolina within a two (2) year period.

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13.2 Career Development Plan

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CHAPTER 14

Reports/Forms

14.1 Affidavits.

City Clerk (also see Condemnation Recording Form, Page 72) 40

EIFS/Sealant 41,42

Gas Contractor 43

Homeowner Contractor 44

Termite 45

Manufactured (Mobile) Home: Electrical Contractor 46 Mechanical Contractor 47 Set-Up Contractor 48

Workers Compensation 49

14.2 Applications.

Building Permit (short form) 51,52

Building Permit (long form) 53-56

Building Permit Review 7

Manufactured (Mobile) Home 56,57

Procedures for Manufactured (Mobile) Home 16

Sign Permit 58

14.3 Inspections.

City Council Action Request 59

General Construction 60-61

Minimum Housing 62

New Construction 63-67

Site Card 69

14.4 Miscellaneous Forms.

Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy 70

Complaint Form 71

Condemnation Notice 68

Condemnation Recording Form 72 (also see City Clerk Affidavit, Page 40)

Fee Schedule 19-23

Flood Elevation Certificate 72,73

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Hearing Notice 75

Deadline Notice 76

Span Charts 77-81 14.5 Public Nuisance.

Billing Form 84 Ordinance (See City Code of Ordinances) Vehicle Abatement 82

14.6 Signs.

Condemnation 85 Firewall 86 Stop Work Order 87 Vehicle Towing 83

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Ordinance City of Elizabeth City To Elizabeth City Building Inspector NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF __________________________ I, _________________________________________, A Notary Public of the

State aforesaid and County of ________________________, do hereby certify that on

this date personally appeared before me ____________________________________

who acknowledged that he/she is City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk of the City of Elizabeth

City, a municipal corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the

corporation for the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Mayor, sealed

with its corporate seal and attested by him/her as its City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk.

Witness my hand and notarial seal this _________ day of _________________,

_________.

_____________________________________

My Commission Expires _____________________________________

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Date Completed Project Location: EIFS Manufacturer's Name: Compliance Report MATERIALS Substrate Type Adhesive and/or Fasteners Reinforcing Fabric Base Code Finish This is to certify that the EIFS materials noted above were installed on this project in accordance with the EIFS Manufacturer's Installation Requirements, Compliance Report and North Carolina Building Code. Name & Address of Contractor Signature of Responsible Officer Typed Name of Officer Title Telephone Number (with area code)

Must be submitted to Building Official with Sealant Certification

North Carolina County Of ______________________

I, ______________________________, a Notary Public for said County and State, do hereby

certify that _____________________________________ personally appeared before me this

day and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.

Witness my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of _________, 20__. _________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ______________________________

CITY of ELIZABETH CITY Department of Inspections

EIFS CERTIFICATION

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Date Completed Project Location: MATERIALS Primer Bond Breakers Sealant Materials This is to certify that the sealant materials noted above were installed on this project in accordance with the ASTM C-920, ASTM C-1193, the sealant manufacturer's installation methods and procedures, and the manufacturer's evaluation report. Name of Sealant Contractor Address Signature of Responsible Officer Typed Name of Officer Title Telephone Number (with area code)

Must be submitted to Building Official With EIFS Certification North Carolina County Of ______________________


certify that ______________________________________ personally appeared before me this


Witness my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of ________________, 20____. _________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ______________________________


SEALANT CERTIFICATION

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Permit No. __________

I, ________________________, a responsible agent for ______________________, (Name of Gas Company)

do hereby certify that the gas piping/installation at __________________________ (Street Address) has been installed/tested under ___________________ supervision/responsibility and in accordance with the N. C. State Building Code(s). _________________ ____________________ ____________________________ Date License No. Responsible Agent North Carolina County Of ______________________

I, ______________________________, a Notary Public for said County and State, do

hereby certify that ______________________________________ personally appeared

before me this day and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.

Witness my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of ________________, 20____. ______________________________ _________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ______________________________

CITY of ELIZABETH CITY

L P GAS CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

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Owner Acting As Their Own General Contractor

Owner's General Contractor ______________________________________________

Job Site Address ______________________________________________________

Type Structure ________________________________________________________ Type Construction (check one) New Construction _____ Renovation/Repair ______ I, the undersigned owner(s)/general contractor for the referenced construction, do hereby acknowledge that the building permit No. ______________________________ is issued to me as the owner(s)/general contractor, to construct or alter said structure at the subject property. I also acknowledge the fact that I am responsible for the following items pertaining to said construction: 1) To adhere to all laws and regulations applicable to general contracting in the State of North

Carolina and the North Carolina State Building Code. 2) To adhere to all local laws or ordinances for said construction. 3) Workable knowledge and understanding of the building codes and applicable general statutes. 4) To co-ordinate work performed by all sub-contractors. 5) To be the only person authorized to request the appropriate inspections as required by the

Elizabeth City Inspection Department. 6) No furniture or obstructions will be moved in, nor will anyone be allowed to occupy any part of the

building for which the subject permit was issued, until a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance has been issued to me by the Elizabeth City Inspection Department.

In addition, as the owner(s) of the subject property, I certify that the proposed building/construction is intended for use by the undersigned owner(s)/general contractor. Date:______________________________ _____________________________________________ Owner(s)/General Contractor Date:______________________________ _____________________________________________ Witness

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AFFIDAVIT OF PROTECTION AGAINST TERMITES

The undersigned being the (__) General Contractor, (__) Officer/Agent of the General

Contractor, (__) Property Owner, do hereby aver under penalties of perjury that the

appropriate soil chemical treatment for the protection against termites, as required by

the North Carolina State Building Code, has been properly performed in conjunction

with/for the work as permitted by Building Permit Number _____________________, at

_____________________________________________, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

_______________________________ ________________________________ Chemical Used Date _______________________________ ________________________________ Name of Applicator Applicant

NOTE: This document shall be returned to the Inspection Department prior to obtaining electrical service and/or a Certificate of Occupancy. Filed: C:\INSPECTIONS\forms\termite affidavit.doc Revised: 09/09/00


Department of Inspections

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

I, ___________________________, a licensed electrical contractor in the

State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the electrical wiring at

________________________________ (street address), Lot No.

__________ has been installed under my supervision/responsibility and in

accordance with the N. C. State Building Code(s).

___________ __________________ ______________________ Date License No. Electrical Contractor NOTE: If PVC Electrical Conduit is to be used in an area where it will be subject to physical damage, Schedule 80 PVC Electrical Conduit shall be used.

North Carolina County Of ______________________

I, ______________________________, a Notary Public for said County and State, do hereby certify that

______________________________________ personally appeared before me this day and

acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.

Witness my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of ________________, 20____. _____________________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ______________________________ FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\forms\electrical contractor affidavit.doc Revised: 09/23/02



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MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

I, ___________________________, a licensed mechanical contractor in

the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the mechanical system at

________________________________ (street address), Lot No.

__________, has been installed under my supervision/responsibility and in

accordance with the N. C. State Building Code(s).

___________ __________________ ______________________ Date License No. Mechanical Contractor North Carolina County of ______________________




Witness my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of ________________, 20____. _____________________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ______________________________ FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\forms\mechanical contractor affidavit.doc Revised 09/09/00



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SET-UP CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT

I, ___________________________, a licensed manufactured home set-up

contractor in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the

manufactured home at ________________________________ (street

address), Lot No. __________ has been installed under my

supervision/responsibility and in accordance with the N. C. State Building

Code(s).

___________ __________________ ______________________ Date License No. Set-Up Contractor North Carolina County Of ______________________




Witness my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of ________________, 20____. _____________________________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ______________________________ FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\form\set-up contractor affidavit.doc Revised 09/09/00



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AFFIDAVIT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE

N.C.G.S. § 87-14

The undersigned applicant for Building Permit No. ____________ being the Contractor, Owner, Officer/Agent of the Contractor or Owner, hereby avers under penalties of perjury that the person(s), firm(s) or corporation(s) performing the work set forth in the permit:

Has/have three (3) or more employees and has/have obtained worker's compensation insurance to cover them;

Has/have one or more subcontractor(s) and have obtained worker's compensation insurance covering them; Has/have one or more subcontractor(s) who has/have their own policy of worker's compensation covering themselves; or Has/have not more than two (2) employees and no subcontractors

while working on the project for which this permit is sought. It is understood that the Inspection Department issuing the permit may require certificates of coverage of workers' compensation insurance prior to issuance of the permit and at any time during the permitted work for any person, firm or corporation carrying out the work. Firm name: ______________________________________________

By: ______________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________

Filed: C:\INSPECTIONS\forms\workers' comp affidavit.doc Revised 09/09/00



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PERMIT NO.:_________________ WORKERS' COMPENSATION

PERMIT ISSUED: _____________ VERIFICATION: Yes____NA____

JOB COMPLETED: __________ Lien Agent Documentation Submitted:Yes___ NA ___

PERMIT FEES: Building $_________ Insulation $_________ Impact Fee $_________ HOMEOWNERS' RECOVERY FUND FEE: $_______Elec. Availability Fee$_________

1) General Contractor_________________________ Phone # _______________ Fax #____________

2) Owner ______________________________________________________Phone # _____________

3) Project Address _________________________________________ PIN # ____________________ Is this a corner lot: YES __/NO __ Does the property owner own abutting property? YES __/NO __

4) Lot width (frontage) ________________ Lot depth (length) _______________ Total ___________

5) Type improvement: New ____ Addition ___ Remodel ___ Repair ___ Roofing ___ Siding ___ Moving ___ Sign ___ Demolition___

Type of Occupancy/Proposed Use _______________________________ Rental: Yes ____ No ____

6) Type Construction: Wood Frame _______ Masonry _______ Steel/Metal _______ Other _______

7) Total sq. footage of structure: ____________________ Dimensions: __________X___________

8) Single family _____ Two family _____ Multi-family ______ Accessory Bldg. _____ Other ______

9) # of Stories _______; # of Dwelling Units: ________; # of Off-street Parking Spaces ___________ # of Bathrooms: _______; # of Bedrooms: _______; Flood Zone Designation: ________________

10) Utilities: Please Circle one:

Water: Public/Private Sewer: Public/Health Dept Approval Electric: Underground/Overhead Amperage ________________ Phase __________________ Voltage _______________________

11) Estimated Cost Contractors N.C. License No. Phone No.

Building $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Electrical $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Plumbing $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Mechanical $_____________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Sprinkler $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Public Utilities $___________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Total $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

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Building Permit Application

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Each contractor shall be responsible for purchasing their own permits. No work for required inspections shall be covered or concealed until approved by an Inspector from the City Inspections Department. A floor plan, with all rooms and buildings indicated, shall be drawn on a site plan and submitted for approval with this application. The site plan shall show the dimensions of the property, buildings, rooms, existing and proposed buildings with existing or proposed set backs from the property lines, off-street parking spaces and any required landscaping buffer strips when applicable. Said plan shall be neat and show accurate dimensions. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS (Other “courtesy” inspections may be provided if requested)

1.) * Footing and/or Under Slab Inspection (PRIOR to placement of concrete). Any required tie downs, rebar, dowels, etc., shall be in place at the time of inspection. 2.) Foundations: Walls and/or piers. (Leave footings uncovered for this inspection.) 3.) Rough-ins including but not limited to: general framing, any required blocking

and rafter or truss connectors shall be in place/visible, all applicable electrical, plumbing, gas &/or mechanical system installations, fire blocking/stopping & insulation “baffles”, etc.

4.) Insulation 5.) Final Inspection MISCELLANEOUS: UG utilities, porch and/or garage floor slabs prior to concrete, etc. NOTES: Sanitary toilet facilities SHALL be on the job site at all times during the construction process. All wood in contact with slab on grade floor slabs shall be of approved, durable and treated wood. Wood grade stakes are not allowed in footings or slab. Galvanized nails shall be used to attach regular wood to pressure treated wood. * Vegetation and organic material (topsoil) shall be removed prior to digging

footings and the placement of any fill material. The applicant listed below, certifies that all information in this application is correct and hereby agrees to have the subject building(s) erected or altered in accordance with the N. C. State Building Code(s), any other applicable local codes and the above NOTES. Signature of Applicant Date _______________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE

For Office use Only Zoning District _________________ Property is located inside: City Limits Yes____No____

Flood Plain Yes____No____ Historic District Yes____No____

Fire District Yes____No____ CAMA District Yes____No____

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PERMIT NO.:_________________ WORKERS' COMPENSATION

PERMIT ISSUED: _____________ VERIFICATION:YES____NA____

JOB COMPLETED: ___________ LIEN AGENT DOCUMENTATION:YES____NA____

PERMIT FEES: Building $_________ Insulation $________Impact Fee $ __________ HOMEOWNERS' RECOVERY FUND FEE: $________Elec. Availability Fee $_______

1) General Contractor_________________________ Phone # _______________ Fax #____________

2) Owner ______________________________________________________Phone # _____________

3) Project Address _________________________________________ PIN # ____________________ Is this a corner lot: YES __/NO __ Does the property owner own abutting property? YES __/NO __

4) Lot width (frontage) ________________ Lot depth (length) _______________ Total ___________

5) Type improvement: New ____ Addition ___ Remodel ___ Repair ___ Roofing ___ Siding ___ Moving ___ Sign ___ Demolition___

Type of Occupancy/Proposed Use _____________________________Rental: Yes _____ No _____

6) Single family _____ Two family _____ Multi-family ______ Accessory Bldg. _____ Other ______

7) # of Stories. _______; # of Dwelling Units: ________; # of Off-street Parking Spaces __________ # of Bathrooms: _______; # of Bedrooms: _______; Flood Zone Designation: ________________

8) Utilities: Please Circle one:

Water: Public/Private Sewer: Public/Health Dept Approval Electric: Underground/Overhead Amperage ________________ Phase __________________ Voltage _______________________

9)) Estimated Cost Contractors N.C. License No. Phone #.

Building $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Electrical $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Plumbing $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Mechanical $_____________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Sprinkler $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Public Utilities $___________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Total $_______________ _________________ _________________ ___________

Each contractor shall be responsible for purchasing their own permits. No work for required inspections shall be covered or concealed until approved by an Inspector from the City Inspections Department. A floor plan, with all rooms and buildings indicated, shall be drawn on a site plan and submitted for approval

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with this application. The site plan shall show the dimensions of the property, buildings, rooms, existing and proposed buildings with existing or proposed set backs from the property lines, off-street parking spaces and any required landscaping buffer strips when applicable. Said plan shall be neat and show accurate dimensions. REQUIRED INSPECTIONS (Other “courtesy” inspections may be provided if requested) 1.) *Footing and/or Under Slab Inspection (PRIOR to placement of concrete). Any required tie downs,

rebar, dowels, etc., shall be in place at the time of inspection.

2.) Foundations: Walls and/or piers. (Leave footings uncovered for this inspection.)

3.) Rough-ins Including but not limited to: general framing, any required blocking and rafter or truss

connectors shall be in place/visible, all applicable electrical, plumbing, gas &/or mechanical

system installations, fire blocking/stopping & insulation “baffles’, etc.

4.) Insulation.

5.) Final Inspection

MISCELLANEOUS: UG utilities, porch/and/or garage floor slabs prior to concrete, etc.

NOTE: Sanitary toilet facilities SHALL be on the job site at all times during the construction process. All

wood in contact with slab on grade floor slabs shall be of approved, durable and treated wood. Wood grade stakes are not allowed in footings or slab. Galvanized nails shall be used to attach regular wood to pressure treated wood.

*Vegetation and organic material (top soil) shall be removed prior to digging footings and the placement of any fill material.

The applicant listed below, certifies that all information in this application is correct and hereby agrees to have the subject buildings(s) erected or altered in accordance with the N. C. State Building Code(s) and any other applicable local code. Signature of Applicant Date EMAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE

For Office use only

Zoning District _____________________ Property is located inside: City Limits Yes ____ No____

Flood Plain Yes ____ No____ Historic District Yes ____ No____

Fire District Yes ____ No____ CAMA District Yes ____ No____

1) 1 story ____ 1½ story ____ 2 story ____ 3 story ____ Siding: Brick veneer ___; vinyl/aluminum siding ____; wood ____; EIFS ____

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2) Foundation: Continuous ____; Piers ____; Pier-curtain wall ____; Slab ____

Trench footing size ____ wide X ____ deep; concrete thickness: ____ inches Pier footing size ____X____X____ deep; concrete thickness: ____ inches Block size ____X____X____; Cap block size ____X____X____ Maximum pier height: __________Total # rows of piers _____ House width _____ Exterior girder size: ____X____X____ with a _______ clear span; Species ________

Interior girder size: ____X____X____ with a _______ clear span; Species ____ 4) Crawl Space: Access door size ___X___; Ground vapor barrier: Yes____No____ 5) Floor system: Double sheathing _________ OR Tongue & Groove ________

1st floor joist size ____X____, ______ in. o.c. with a ________ clear span Species: Southern Pine ____; Spruce/Fir ____; Lumber grade ______

2nd floor joist size ____X____, ______ in. o.c. with a ________ clear span Species: Southern Pine ____; Spruce/Fir ____; Lumber grade ______

3rd floor joist size ____X____, ______ in. o.c. with a ________ clear span Species: Southern Pine ____; Spruce/Fir ____; Lumber grade ______

6) Ceilings: joist size ____X____, ______ in. o.c. with a ________ clear span Species: Southern Pine ____; Spruce/Fir ____; Lumber grade ______ Cathedral ceiling: YES___/NO___

7) Roof System: Slope _____/_____ Type: Gable ____; Hip ____; Other ____ Trusses: YES___/NO___; ________ in. O.C. with a _______ clear span Ridge Board size _____X_____ Rafter size: _____X_____, _____ in. O.C. with a _______clear span Species: Southern Pine _____; Spruce/Fir _____; Lumber grade ________ NOTE: If all framing members (floor, ceiling joist and rafters) are not of the same size, then all

rooms shall be listed on the back of this sheet, specifying the above framing members’ sizes and clear spans for each room.

FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\Forms\bldg permit long.doc Revised 09/09/00

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8) ATTIC Area: sq. ft. Insulation: Batts ________ Blown-in______ Access: Fixed stairs_____ Pull down _____ Access Hole _____, (_____X_____) #_____ roof vents w/_____ sq. in. net free area/vent #_____ soffit vents w/_____sq. in. net free area/vent ______ linear ft. of continuous soffit ventilation, w/sq. in net free area TOTAL net free area of attic ventilation _____ sq. in. provided 9) Structural steel I-Beam: Yes_____ No_____; Size: _____X_____, ____ clear span 10) Garage: Yes: ___ No: ___ Door width____: Header size_____, _____X_____

Room over the garage: Yes ___ No ___; Proposed use: _________________________ Floor joist size _____X_____, _____in. o.c. with a _______ clear span

Species: Southern Pine_____; Spruce/Fir_____; Lumber grade _____ 11) Type of heat: __________ Location of unit __________ # of returns _____________ 12) Type of water heater: Electric: _____; Gas: _____; Location: ______________________ 13) Fireplace: Yes_____/No_____; Masonry: _____ or Prefab: _____ Fire place opening _____X_____; flue liner size _____X_____ Hearth Extension: 16 in._____ 20 in._____ Other______ inches 14) Deck: Yes:_____/No:_____ Dimensions: _____X_____ Height above grade:_____ Girder size: _____. _____X_____ with a ______ clear span between posts

Floor joist size _____X_____, _____in. o.c. with a _______ clear span

Species: Southern Pine_____; Spruce/Fir_____; Lumber grade _____ 15) Detached Accessory Bldg. Yes:_____/No:_____ Dimensions: _____X_____ Submitted by: ________________________________ Date: Reviewed by: Date:

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Owner's Name: ______________________________ Phone No.: _____________ Park Name: ______________________________ Street Address: ______________________________ Lot No.: ________________ Type of Home: New ____ Used ____ Size: ____________ X _____________

Year Model ________ Make ___________________________

Serial No.________ Is this an Alternative Construction Home (__) Yes (__) No

Set-up Contractor:

Name: ________________________________ License No. _______________

Address: ______________________________ Phone No: _______________

Electrical Contractor:

Name: ________________________________ License No. _______________

Address: ______________________________ Phone No: _______________

Mechanical Contractor:

Name: ________________________________ License No. _______________

Address: ______________________________ Phone No: _______________

As the applicant listed below, I hereby agree to have the subject manufactured home installed in accordance with the N.C. State Building Code(s) and any local ordinances of the City of Elizabeth City.

I also understand that no inspections will be performed and no electrical utilities released, until ALL applicable contractor’s affidavits have been completed, notarized and filed with the Elizabeth City Inspections Department. In addition, there will be properly constructed steps installed at all exterior doorways, at the time of inspection. (NOTE: For new homes, submit manufacturer's installation instructions to the Inspection Department PRIOR to the inspection). Date Signature of Owner or Responsible Agent EMAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE __________________________________________________ Revised 11-12-10

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OFFICE USE ONLY

PERMIT NO. ____________________________ AFFIDAVITS SUBMITTED: Set-Up Contractor _____YES_____N/A

Electrical Contractor _____YES_____N/A Mechanical Contractor _____YES_____N/A Installation Manual _____YES_____N/A

COMMENTS: ___________________________________________________________

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Inspected By: ____________________________, _____________ Date

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Job site address: ______________________________________________________

Name of Business: _____________________________________________________

Applicant's Name: __________________________________Tel. #_______________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE _______________________________

Electrical Contractor: ___________________________________________

Tel. # ________________________N.C. License # __________

Estimated Cost of Sign: $___________

TYPE OF SIGN: Ground ____ Wall ____ Projecting ____ Billboard ____

Changeable Copy ____ Identification ____ Canopy ____ Special Event ____

Proposed height: __________ Proposed sign area in square feet: _____________

Number of signs on premises: ______________________________________

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed drawing of the sign, including dimensions and colors to be used.

Date Approved by Planning Dept._________________________

Building Permit #: ________________________________

Date Permit Issued: ___________________________

NOTE: It shall be the applicant's responsibility to: (A) submit a completed application, site plan and

sign drawings to the Planning Department for review/approval PRIOR to obtaining a building permit from the Inspections Department; (B) have the City's Electric Department review/approve the proposed sign's location to ensure any applicable clearances from any City electrical power lines will be adhered to; and (C) ensure that no utilities will be damaged or affected. (D) Pylon signs shall have a minimum 2”x4” access/cover near its base for access to its electrical terminations per the NEC. A footing inspection by the City's Inspection Department is required PRIOR to pouring any concrete. The applicable electrical contractor shall purchase their own permit and request their own inspection(s). The applicant listed herein certifies that all information in this application is correct and hereby agrees to have the subject sign(s) erected, constructed and/or altered in accordance with the NC State Building Code(s) and any other applicable local ordinances or requirements of the City of Elizabeth City. Revised 2-2-18


Sign Permit Application Form

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REQUEST To: Rich Olson, City Manager Approved for Agenda by: ______ From: Stanley E. Ward, Director of Inspections REQUEST: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: REQUESTED ACTION:

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OWNER JOB SITE ADDRESS

Contractor Permit Number License Number

General __________________ ______________________ _________________

Insulation __________________ ______________________ _________________

Plumbing __________________ ______________________ _________________

Electrical __________________ ______________________ _________________

Mechanical __________________ ______________________ _________________

Gas __________________ ______________________ _________________

Truss Engineer________________ ______________________ _________________

Surveyor __________________ ______________________ _________________

Submittals Yes Not Applicable 1. Impact Fee Paid ______________ ____________

2. Elec. Availability Fee ______________ ____________

2. Termite Affidavit ______________ ____________

3. Flood Elevation ______________ ____________

4. Truss Certification ______________ ____________

5. Window Certification ______________ ____________

6. Garage Door Certification ______________ ____________

7. Gas Test or Affidavit ______________ ____________

8. Building Address ______________

9. Cycle & Save Switches ______________ ____________

10. Planning Dept. Approval ______________ ____________

11. Public Utilities Approval ______________ ____________

Miscellaneous Comments Approval Inspector Date Temp Service #____________ ____________ ___________ _________ ___________ Sheathing Walls ____________ ___________ _________ ___________ Nailing Roof ____________ ___________ _________ ___________

Porch Slab ____________ __________ _________ ___________ Garage Slab ____________ ___________ _________ __________

UG Electric Service ____________ ___________ _________ ___________

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GENERAL INSPECTION SHEET

Inspector/Date Setbacks/Footings _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Slab Preparation _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Fdn. Walls/Piers _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

_____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Rough-Ins

Plumbing: Test: Water lines ____/_______ DWV____/________Gas piping____/______

_____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Electrical _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Mechanical _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Framing _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Insulation

Walls _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Ceilings _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

Floors _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

_____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

FINAL _____/______ _____/______ _____/______ _____/_____

MISCELLANEOUS: Auto vents required at ________________________________Smoke___CO detectors______ Recessed lights: clearances______ Rec. test_____Intersystem Bond bar____grnd rods____ Labeled ceiling fan boxes were located ____________________________________________ Applicable: Arc Fault circuit breakers installed ______Tamper resistant receptacles ______ Arc Flash Hazard Signs____HVAC/disconnect _____ All other submittals on file: _____ DATE/INSPECTOR COMMENTS_

________________ ________________________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________________________

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JOB SITE ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________

OWNER/CONTRACTOR:

MAP BLOCK PARCEL # TAX I.D. #

Date/CEO Remarks

FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\Forms\Inspection Report.doc Revised: 9/21/00



INSPECTION REPORT

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OWNER JOB SITE ADDRESS Contractor Permit Number License Number

General __________________ ______________________ _________________

Insulation __________________ ______________________ _________________

Plumbing __________________ ______________________ _________________

Electrical __________________ ______________________ _________________

Mechanical __________________ ______________________ _________________

Gas __________________ ______________________ _________________

Truss Engineer __________________ ______________________ _________________

Surveyor __________________ ______________________ _________________

Submittals Yes Not Applicable 1. Impact Fee Paid ______________ ____________

2. Elec. Availability Fee ______________ ____________ Rev. 9-21-11

3. Termite Affidavit ______________ ____________

4. Flood Elevation ______________ ____________

5. Truss Certification ______________ ____________

6. Window Certification ______________ ____________

7. Garage Door Certification ______________ ____________

8. Gas Test ______________ ____________

9. Building Address ______________ ____________

10. Cycle & Save Switches ______________ ____________

Miscellaneous Comments Approval Inspector Date Temp Service #____________ ____________ ___________ _________ ___________ Sheathing Walls ____________ ___________ _________ ___________ Nailing Roof ____________ ___________ _________ ___________

Porch Slab ____________ ___________ _________ ___________ Garage Slab ____________ ___________ _________ ___________

UG Electric Service ____________ ___________ _________ ___________

SYMBOLS:

= Approved; X = Violation; NC = Incomplete; AC = Already Covered; NA = Not Applicable; NI = Not In

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I. FOOTINGS 1) Setbacks ____ 2) Topsoil removed ____ FOOTINGS 3) Size____ 4) Depth ________

5) Bearing Capacity _____ 6) Anchor bolt spacing _____ 7) Pier Spacing _____

COMMENTS: _________________________ Approved ____; Inspector _________; Date ________

II. FOUNDATION WALLS, PIERS, SLABS

1) Walls/piers centered ____ 2) 2" projection ____ 3) Height ____ 4) Cap blocks ____

5) Anchor bolt spacing ____ FOUNDATION VENTS: 6) Number of & net free area ____ 7) Height to

bottom____ 8) Access door size____ SLAB ON GRADE: Plmg: 9) purple primer_______

10) proper fittings______ 11) grade______ 12) 2" or larger DWV (max. 6’ from washer trap then change to 3”)

_______ 13) Fill Compacted ______ 11) Vapor Barrier _____


III. FLOOR FRAMING

1) Ground level/positive drainage____ 2) Framing clearances____ GIRDERS: 3) Size/Span___

4) Full bearing____ 5) Splices____ FLOOR JOIST: 6) Size/Span____ 7) Type/# of Nails ______

8) Grade marks ____ 9) Notching for and nailing of ledger strips ____


IV. ROUGH FRAMING

1)Sheathing 6" above grade____ 2) Brick veneer flashing____ 3) Treated slab plates/proper nails____ 4)

Anchor bolts____ 5) Corner bracing____ 6) Blocking ____ GABLE ENDS: 7) Sheathing joint laps ____

8) Stud length____ 9) Overhang framing____ ROOF: 10) Sheathing length____ 11) Blocking or diagonal

bracing____ 12) Rafters/Trusses ties____ TRUSSES: 13) Drawings____ 14) Bracing____

15) Additional loads____ 16) Rafter size/span____ 17) Ridge board size____ 18) Collar beams____

19) Ceiling joist size/span____ 20) Relation to rafters____ HIPS/VALLEYS: 21) Beam size____

22) Supports____ 23) Opposing rafters____ 24) Top Plate splices____ 25) Double joists @ bearing walls____

26) Wall/Girder alignment under loads____ 27) Supports____ 28) Drilling/Notching of all framing____

29) Fire blocking____ 30) Attic access ____ FIREPLACE/CHIMNEY: ____ 31) Clearances____

32) Hearth size____ 33) Flue liner size____ 34) Height____ 35) Insulation baffles____ 36) Tub/Shower

Insulation_____ WINDOWS/DOORS: 37) Sizes_____ 38) Design pressure_____ 39) Type glass____

40) Stairways, steps, landings____


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V. ROUGH PLUMBING

1) Water supply____ 2) Drilling/Notching____ 3) Nail plates____ 4) Top plate angles____ 5) Piping

secured____ 6) Showers fastened____ 7) Attic water lines insulated____ 8) Combination waste vent____

VENTS: 9) 2" main vent____ 10) From traps____ 11) From windows____ 12) Automatic vents____ 13) Dry

vents____ 14) Proper use of fittings____ 15) Supports/slopes for all piping____ 16) Rat proofing _____ 17)

Cleanouts/clearances_____ 18) Washer: 2” trap _____ 3” drain _____ 19) Purple primer for PVC ____

ROUGH-IN TEST: 18) Water lines______ 19) DWV______ 20) Gas piping ______


VI. ROUGH ELECTRICAL

1) Panel Height/location____ 2) Water Heater____ 3) Washer____ 4) Dryer____ 5) Range____

6) Small appliance____ BATHROOMS: 7) Receptacles____ 8) Window or exhaust fan size____

9) Fan duct connector____ LIGHTS: 10) Closet____ 11) Recessed____ 12) Outside____

RECEPTACLES: 13) Front and rear____ 14) Spacing____ 15) Height (in flood zones)____ 16) Free

conductor____ 17) Ground devices____ 18) Box fill____ 19) Clamps____ 20) Stapling____ 21) Nail

plates____ 22) Fire stopping____ 23) Bottom plate sealing____ 24) Metal boxes grounded____

SMOKE DETECTORS: 25) Up and down____ BEDROOMS: 26) Inside____ 27) Outside____

28) Interconnected____ ATTICS: 29) Cable protection____ 30) Switch/light, receptacle for HVAC____


VII ROUGH MECHANICAL

EQUIPMENT: 1) Accessibility____ 2) Clearances____ 3) Suction line insulation____ 4) Condensate line____

5) Piping supports____ 6) Fire stopping____ 7) Nail plates____ 8) Drain pan____ GAS: 9) Piping labeled____

10) Vent heights & clearances____ DUCT WORK: 11) R-Values____ 12) Supports____ 13) Splices____

14) UL taped joints____ 15) # of and up & down returns____ 16) Duct work/unit elevation (in flood zones) ____

17) Calculations submitted _____ EXHAUST VENTS: 18) Dryer_____ 19) Range_____


VIII INSULATION

WALLS: 1) Unfaced_____Vapor barrier/flame spread_____ 2) R-values_____ 3) Exterior wall piping_____

4) Doors_____ 5) Windows_____ 6) Corners/"T" posts_____ 7) Properly fastened_____

CEILINGS: 8) Batts_____ Blown_____ 9) R-Values_____ 10) Soffits clear_____ 11) Baffles _____

12) Recessed light clearances_____ 13) Trade off sheets_____14) Plmg. Rat proofing_____


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IX. FINAL Miscellaneous

Clearances for recessed lights________________________________________________________

Labeled ceiling fan boxes located at ___________________________________________________

Automatic plumbing vents required at___________________________________________________

METER BASE: 1) Height____ 2) Line/load connections____ 3) Conductor ID____ 4) De-oxide____

5) Bond bushing/locknut____ 6) Penetrations sealed____ 7) Ground rods____ 8) Straps____ Sch. 80 PVC___

9) Clearances/depth____ 10) Eyebolt____ 11) Drip loop____ MDP: 12) Height____ 13) Labeled____

14) Knockouts____ 15) De-oxide____ 16) Bond screw/jumper____ 17) type breakers____ 18) Over-current

per wire size____ 19) Conductor ID____ 20) Wires per terminal____ 21) Cold water bond___ SUB-PANELS:

22) Proper grounding____ 23) All of #12-19____ WATER HTR: 24) 400o label____ 25) Gate valve____

26) Expansion tank____ 27) Pressure relief piping____ 28) Elevated ____ 29) Drain pan/auxiliary drain____

30) Disconnect___ GAS:31) Venting___ 32) Floor height/combustion air___ GARAGE: 33) Fire separation___

34) Solid door____ 35) Water pipe insulation____ 36) Equipment physically protected____ & Metal ducts____

HVAC: 37) Accessibility____ 38) Clearances____ 39) Unit supports____ 40) Height (in flood zones) ____

41) Drain pan____ 42) Condensate/float switch____ 43) Strip heat labeled____ WIRING OF: 48) Switch, light,

receptacle____ 49) Catwalk____ 50) Service platform____ 51) Conductor protection____ 52) Piping/ductwork

supports____ GAS: 53) Shutoff____ 54) Line Guards____ 55) Combustion air____ 56) CO detectors ____57)

Filter____ ATTICS: 58) Access insulated____ 59) Batts____Blown _____Markers_____ 60) Soffits clear____

61) Recessed light clearances____ 62) Sink rat proofing____ CRAWL SPACE: 63) Access hole size____

64) Floor insulation____ 65)100% vapor barrier____ 66) Pier shimming____ 67) Forms/debris removed____

68) Range/dryer vent ducts____ FOUNDATION VENTS: 69) # of & net free area____ 70) Height &

permanently opened (flood zone)____ 71) Roof ventilation___ 72) Chimney/vent heights____ 73) Bath

vents____ HOSE BIBS: 74) Fastened____ 75) Back flow preventers____ 76) Penetrations sealed____

77) Porch support anchorage___ 78) Rails___ DECKS; GIRDERS: 79) Spans____ 80)

Supports/connections___ JOISTS: 81) Spans____82) Connections____ 83) Rails____ 84) Cleanouts____

85) Valve box____ 86) Tamper resistant receptacles_____ 87) Intersystem Bond bar_____

88) Bldg. address______ 89) All submittals on file______ 90) Receptacles: tamper resistant_____test_____

GFCI TEST: 91) Garage____ 92) Kitchen counter top____ 93) Bathrooms___ 94) Outdoors/covers___

95) Range hood___ 96)Smoke detectors___ 97) Bath fans___ 98) Circuit labeling____ 99) Arc Fault circuits

____100) Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors ____

COMMENTS: ____ Approved ____; Inspector _____ ; Date ________

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DATE/INSPECTOR COMMENTS __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________

__________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________________________________________ FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\Forms|inspection sheet long.doc Revised: 2-1-11

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(Date) (Property Owners) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx RE: Condemnation/Demolition of house at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Map x-x-x, PIN xxxxxxxxxxxx) To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that the City Council of Elizabeth City has condemned the house at property address here in Elizabeth City, NC. The subject structure will now be demolished. This action was initiated as a result of your failure to bring the subject structure into compliance with the City and State Building Codes as previously directed. After demolition, you will then be charged for all expenses incurred. If the charges for abatement are not paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of a statement of charges, such charges including any accruing interest after the initial billing, shall become a lien upon the land or premises where the abatement occurred; and shall be collected as unpaid taxes. I can be reached at the number listed below should you have any questions regarding this matter. Respectfully, Inspectors Name Minimum Housing Inspector 337-6674, ext. # XC: Bill Morgan, City Attorney

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Building Permit No. ____________Job Address: ____________________________Rev.1-22-18 General Contractor: _______________________________ The following inspections are required to be approved/signed off by the local Inspector, prior to COVERING or CONCEALING said work and commencing to the next applicable required stage of inspection. NOTE: Other inspections may also be provided as a “courtesy” if requested. INSPECTIONS Disapproved Date/Inspector Approved Date/Inspector

Footings (prior to concrete) _____________ _____________

Foundation Walls/Piers _____________ _____________ (prior to floor framing)

_____________ _____________

_____________ _____________

_____________ _____________

ROUGH-INS

Framing _____________ _____________

Plumbing _____________ _____________

Electrical _____________ _____________

Mechanical _____________ _____________

Insulation _____________ _____________

MISCELLANEOUS

Slab rough-ins _____________ _____________

Slab Preparation _____________ _____________

Garage Slabs □ □

Porch Slabs _____________ _____________

Underground Utilities _____________ _____________

Final _____________ _____________


SITE CARD

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The subject building located at ______________________________________, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has been inspected by personnel from the Elizabeth City Inspection Department, for the applicable North Carolina State Building Codes listed below. To the best of my knowledge and belief, said building was in substantial compliance with the following ordinances and/or codes at the time of the final inspection. Zoning __________________________ Electrical____________________________

Building _________________________ Mechanical__________________________

Plumbing ________________________ Gas _______________________________

Fire ____________________________ Minimum Housing Code ________________ The subject building has been inspected and approved

for__________________________ type occupancy.

Comments: ___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

________________________________ Building Inspector _______________Date

________________________________ Planning Department _______________Date

________________________________ Fire Department _______________Date

________________________________ Public Works Department ___________Date NOTE: The subject construction was not inspected for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Compliance with the said Act is the sole responsibility of the property owner.


Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE/OCCUPANCY

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The Undersigned person(s) hereby request the Elizabeth City Inspection Department to

investigate/inspect the property at: ________________________________________________,

Elizabeth City, North Carolina. I have been living at said property since ___________________.

Listed below are the code violations and/or safety hazards that may exist at the subject property.

The property is owned by: NAME:_________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________

Tel. #: _________________________________________________

COMMENTS:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Complainant's Name: ________________________________

Address: ________________________________

Tel. #: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

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ORDINANCE NO. ________________

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE BUILDING INSPECTOR TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH THE BUILDING HEREIN DESCRIBED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE BE PLACED THEREON THAT THE SAME MAY NOT BE OCCUPIED UNTIL REPAIRED, OR THAT THE STRUCTURE BE DEMOLISHED. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elizabeth City finds that the property described herein is unfit for human habitation under the local and state codes, and that all of the provisions of said codes have been met as a condition of the adoption of this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, said structure should be repaired to meet the requirements of the Code or demolished as directed by the Building Inspector, and should be placarded by placing thereon a notice prohibiting use for human habitation; and WHEREAS, the owners of said structure has been given a reasonable opportunity to bring the premises up to the standards of the subject codes in accordance and pursuant to an order issued by the Building Inspector on September 28 and October 5, 2017; and the owner has failed to comply with said order; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Elizabeth City that: Section 1. The Building Inspector is hereby directed to post on the house at 306 W. Cypress Street (Map 35, Block D, Parcel #31 and Tax I.D. 891420716943) a sign containing the legend: "This building is unfit for human habitation; the use or occupancy of this building for

human habitation is prohibited and unlawful." Section 2. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to repair or demolish the above-described structure in accordance with his order to the owner thereof dated September 28 and October 5, 2017 and after abatement, then charge the property owners for all expenses incurred, including any accrued interest after the initial billing. Section 3. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or cause to be removed said placard from any building to which it is affixed. It shall likewise be unlawful for any person to occupy or to permit the occupancy of any building herein declared to be unfit for human habitation. Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of acceptable Title Search by the City Attorney. Adopted this 9th day of April 2018.

_____________________________________

Bettie Parker Mayor, City of Elizabeth City ATTEST: _______________________________________ April Onley, Interim City Clerk

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TO: Owners and parties in interest in the building(s) located at ______________________________________ Elizabeth City, North Carolina. TAKE NOTICE that the building(s) located at the place above designated is (are) in such condition as appears to be unfit for human habitation and to violate the City and/or State Building Codes in the following general particulars: 1. Per attached inspection sheet. 2. Etc. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing will be held before the Building Inspector of the City of Elizabeth City in Room _____, 302 East Colonial Avenue, at _____ o'clock A.M. on the ________ day of ________________, 20___, for the purpose of finding the facts as to whether or not the condition of such building falls within the scope of the subject codes, at which time and place the above-designated owner shall be entitled to file answer to the complaint and to be heard in person or by counsel upon all legal or factual questions relating to said matter and shall be entitled to offer such evidence as he may desire which is relevant or material to the questions sought to be determined or the remedies sought to be effected. NOTE: This hearing may also be held by telephone should you so desire, by contacting the undersigned at the telephone # listed below. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if, upon such hearing, the Building Inspector shall find that the conditions in above-described building(s) do, in fact, violate the subject codes, and do, in fact, render such building(s) unfit for human habitation, the Building Inspector will make and order in writing directed to the owner of such buildings(s) requiring the owner to remedy such conditions so found to exist by repairing the same, or by vacating and demolishing and removing the same, or by taking such other steps as may be necessary to remedy the conditions within a period of not less than sixty (60) days as may be prescribed by the Building inspector; and that the Building Inspector may make such other orders and take such other procedures as are authorized under the applicable codes and the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina. Further information as to this matter may be obtained by contacting the undersigned. This the _______________________ day of _________________________, 20___. ___________________________________ Building Inspector

252/337-6868, ext. _____

CITY OF ELIZAETH CITY Department of Inspections

Complaint & Notice of Hearing Before the Building Inspector under City and State Building Codes

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To:

Owners and parties in interest in the building(s) located at

____________________________________________________________________________

The undersigned Building Inspector of the City of Elizabeth City, pursuant to law, conducted a hearing at the time and place stated in the Complaint and Notice heretofore issued and served, or at a time to which said hearing was continued with previous notice to the above-names owners and parties in interest or their agents or attorneys. At said hearing, the Answer, if any, filed by the owners and parties in interest was read and considered, and the evidence, contentions, and views of the owners and parties in interest were carefully analyzed and considered by the undersigned. In addition to other evidence presented, the undersigned personally inspected the building above described and such inspection and examination has been considered, along with the other evidence offered at this hearing. Upon the record and all of the evidence offered and contentions made, the undersigned Building Inspector does hereby find the following facts namely: 1. The above-named owners and parties in interest with respect to the building located at the place specified above were duly served as required by law with written Complaint and Notice of Hearing which set forth the complaint that the said building located at the above address is unfit for human habitation and violates the City and N.C. State Building Code(s) and the particulars thereof, and fixing a time and place for a hearing upon such complaint as provided by law; and at such hearing the following owners, persons in interest, or their agents or attorneys, were present and participated therein, to wit: __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. That the building above described is unfit for human habitation and violates the City and N.C. State Building Code(s) by reason of the conditions found to be present and to exist in and about said building as follows: A. See Inspection Sheet. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the owners of the building above-named and designated be and are hereby ordered and required to bring such building into compliance with the subject codes by (repairing and remedying the described conditions and rendering the same fit for human habitation) OR (demolishing and removing said building from the premises) by a date not later than the ________ day of ________________, 20_____. Failure to bring the subject structure into full compliance OR demolish it by said deadline will result in condemnation and demolition of the building by the City, without further notice to you. You will then be billed for all expenses incurred including any accruing interest after the initial billing. This the _____ day of ______________________________, 20___. ___________________________________Building Inspector (252)-337-6868, ext. _________


FINDINGS OF FACT AND DEADLINE ORDER

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SPAN CHARTS FLOOR JOIST 40 LB LIVE LOAD 10 LB Dead Load Southern Pine Spruce-Pine-Fir

Grades Grades

Size Spacing #1 #2 #3 #1/2 #3 12 10-9 10-3 8-2 10-3 8-8 2X6 16 9-9 9-4 7-1 9-4 7-6 24 8-6 7-7 5-9 8-1 6-2 12 14-2 13-6 10-3 13-6 11 2X8 16 12-10 11-10 8-11 12-3 9-6 24 11-3 9-8 7-3 10-3 7-9 12 18 16-2 12-6 17-3 13-5 2X10 16 16-1 14 10-10 15-5 11-8

24 13-1 11-5 8-10 12-7 9-6 12 21-11 19-1 14-9 20-7 15-7 2X12 16 19-1 16-6 12-10 17-10 13-6 24 15-7 13-6 10-5 14-7 11 Compiled from April 2013 IBC Amendments Revised 3-10-16


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FLOOR JOIST 30 LB LIVE LOAD (Limited to sleeping areas) Dead Load = 10 psf NOTE: January, 1996 Amendment *Attics accessible by fixed stairs shall have floor joist sized for a 30 LB Live Load.

Southern Pine Spruce-Pine-Fir

Grades Grades

Size Spacing #1 #2 #3 #1/2 #3

12 11-10 11-3 9-2 11-3 9-8 2X6 16 10-9 10-3 7-11 10-3 8-5 24 9-4 8-6 6-5 8-11 6-10 12 15-7 14-11 11-6 14-11 12-4 2X8 16 14-2 13-3 10 13-6 10-8 24 12-4 10-10 8-2 11-6 8-8 12 19-10 18-1 14 19 15 2X10 16 18 15-10 12-1 17-2 13 24 14-8 12-10 9-10 14-1 10-7 12 24-2 21-4 16-6 23 17-5 2X12 16 21-4 18-6 14-4 19-11 15-1 24 17-5 15-1 11-8 16-3 12-4 Compiled from April 2013 IBC Amendments Revised 3-10-16

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Page 3 of 5 CEILING JOIST 20 LB LIVE LOAD 10 LB psf Dead Load LIMITED STORAGE/GYPSUM CEILING

*Attics accessible by fixed stairs shall use floor joist sized for a 30 LB live load.

Southern Pine Spruce-Pine-Fir Grades Grades

Size Spacing #1 #2 #3 #1/2 #3

12 9-10 9-3 7-2 9-5 7-8 2X4 16 8-11 8 6-2 8-7 6-8 24 7-8 6-7 5-1 7-2 5-5 12 15-6 13-11 10-6 14-9 11-2 2X6 16 14 12 9-2 12-10 9-8 24 11-5 9-10 7-5 10-6 7-11 12 20-5 17-7 13-3 18-9 14-2 2X8 16 17-9 15-3 11-6 16-3 12-4 24 14-6 12-6 9-5 13-3 10 12 24 20-11 16-1 22-11 17-4 2X10 16 20-9 18-1 14 19-10 15 24 16-11 14-9 11-5 16-3 12-3

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LOW OR HIGH SLOPE RAFTERS 20 LB Roof Live load 10 LB Dead Load with a GYPSUM CEILING (Use Snow Load for Fb) Southern Pine Spruce-Pine-Fir Grades Grades

Size Spacing #1 #2 #3 #1/2 #3

12 15-6 14-9 11-9 14-9 12-6 2X6 16 14-1 13-5 10-2 13-5 10-10 24 12-3 11 8-4 11-9 8-10 12 20-5 19-6 14-10 19-6 15-10 2X8 16 18-6 17-1 12-10 17-9 13-9

24 16-2 13-11 10-6 14-10 11-3

12 26 23-5 18 24-10 19-5 2X10 16 23-2 20-3 15-7 22-3 16-9 24 18-11 16-6 12-2 18-2 13-8 12 26 26 21-4 26 21-4 2X12 16 26 23-10 18-6 25-9 19-6 24 22-6 19-6 15-1 21 15-11

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HIGH SLOPE RAFTERS SLOPE OVER 3/12 20 LBS LIGHT ROOF COVERING / NO CEILING LOAD (Use Snow Load for Fb) 10 LB Dead Load Southern Pine Spruce-Pine-Fir Grades Grades

Size Spacing #1 #2 #3 #1/2 #3

12 10-10 10-4 8 10-4 8-7 2X4 16 9-10 9 6-11 9-5 7-5 24 8-7 7-4 5-8 8 6-1 12 17 15-7 11-9 16-3 12-6 2X6 16 15-6 13-6 10-2 14-4 10-10

24 12-9 11 8-4 11-9 8-10

12 22-5 19-8 14-10 21 15-10 2X8 16 19-10 17-1 12-10 18-2 13-9 24 16-2 13-11 10-6 14-10 11-3 12 26 23-5 18 25-8 19-5 2X10 16 23-2 20-3 15-7 22-3 16-9 24 18-11 16-6 12-9 18-2 13-8 12 26 26 21-4 26 22-6 2X12 16 26 23-10 18-6 25-9 19-6 24 22-6 19-6 15-1 21 15-11 Compiled from April 2013 IBC Amendments Revised 3-10-16

FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\Forms\SPAN CHARTS 1-5.doc

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Vehicle Location: Map No. _______. Block _______, Parcel _______ Tax No. __________________________________ _________________________________________ Property Owner: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________ Abatement notice mailed to:

Vehicle Owner: _________________________________________

Property Owner: _________________________________________ Abatement Notice accepted/returned: _____________________________ Vehicle posted: _________________________________________ Vehicle removed: ________________________________________ Vehicle removed by: ____________________________________ Vehicle stored at: ____________________________________ Post-towing notice mailed: ____________________________________ Post-towing notice accepted/returned: ____________________________ Vehicle Sold: _______________ OR Released to Owner: __________


ABANDONED/JUNK VEHICLE ABATEMENT

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FILED: C:\INSPECTIONS\Frms\Junk Car Abatement.doc Revised 09/09/00

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TOWING NOTICE

This vehicle is in violation of the City of Elizabeth City PUBLIC

NUISANCE ORDINANCE. Be advised that this vehicle will be

towed and impounded on _____________, or sometime

thereafter. All expenses will then be charged to the vehicle

and/or property owner. For further information, please call the

Elizabeth City Inspections Department at 252/338-3981, ext.

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TOWING NOTICE

This vehicle is in violation of the City of Elizabeth City PUBLIC

NUISANCE ORDINANCE. Be advised that this vehicle will be

towed and impounded on _____________, or sometime

thereafter. All expenses will then be charged to the vehicle

and/or property owner. For further information, please call the

Elizabeth City Inspections Department at 252/338-3981, ext.

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Property Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Tax No.: _________________________ Map: ________ Block: ________ Parcel: _______ Property Owner: _____________________________________________________________________ Owner's Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Inspected by: _____________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF VIOLATION & bill for: Substandard Structure(s) Description of structures: _______________________________________________________________________ Deadline Notice Mailed: _____________________________ Certified Receipt No. _____________________ Deadline Date: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date Notice Accepted: _____________________ OR Date Returned Unclaimed: _______________________ Date of Abatement: ________________________ Abated by: ____________________________________ Date Submitted to Business Office for Billing: ___________________________________________________ Abatement Cost $________________ Administrative Fee $__________ = Total Owed $__________________ Invoice Paid: $____________________________ Lien: _________________________________________ Remarks:

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“Billing Statement”

For Condemnation & Demolition

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CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY

CONDEMNED

To All Persons Concerned:

The Building Inspections Department of the City of Elizabeth City has declared this building to be unfit for occupancy due to dilapidation, possessing structural defects increasing the hazards of fire and collapse from wind, rendering the building unsafe and detrimental to the health, safety and morals of the citizens of the City of Elizabeth City. The use or occupancy of this building is prohibited and unlawful. Occupancy of this building or any building so posted shall constitute a misdemeanor. The removal of this notice shall be and will constitute a misdemeanor and will be punishable in the criminal courts.

This the __________ day of _____________________, 20___.

Signed: Building Inspector

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INSERT "FIRE & SMOKE BARRIER" Page from Forms file. Page is Landscape and cannot be included in this file.

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NOTICE STOP WORK ORDER

ISSUED AGAINST: _______________________________________________

DATE: _________________________________________________________

JOB ADDRESS: _________________________________________________

STOP ALL WORK ON THIS JOB AND CONTACT

THE CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY INSPECTION DEPARTMENT

IMMEDIATELY.

VIOLATION: ____________________________________________________

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_____________________________________ CITY INSPECTOR

302 East Colonial Avenue (City Hall) Office Hours: 8-9 am., 12:30-2 p.m. (252) 337-6868, Ext. ____ G.S. 160A-417. PERMITS No person shall commence or proceed with the construction, reconstruction, alteration repair of any building or structure without first securing from the Inspection Department with jurisdiction over the site of the work any and all permits required by the State Building Code and other State or local laws applicable to the work. Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.


STOP WORK ORDER

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