Inspections

Corona virus update:
Planning, Zoning, and Inspections staff are available to assist you during this challenging time.  Most are working remotely and Town offices are not open to the public.  Contact us via phone or email (link to directory) and we will get back with you.
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The Inspections Division is responsible for the following:

  • Enforcing the North Carolina State Building Code throughout the town’s jurisdiction
  • Monitoring construction activities for compliance with local and state regulations
  • Enforcing the Town’s Minimum Housing Code
  • Providing building inspection and building code information

The State Building Code requires that "[n]o person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, install, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building, structure, or service system without first obtaining a permit for such from the Inspections Department having jurisdiction."

Costs for permits are included in the Fee Schedule listed below.

Please call Inspections if you have any questions about permits at 919-918-7336.

Permit Applications are managed through PIPER, the Town’s online permitting portal which can be accessed here:

PIPER Online Portal

Permit application instructions can be found here:

PIPER Application Instructions

Related Documents & Forms

  1. Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
  2. Land Use Permit Application-Zoning
  3. Workmens Comp Affidavit
  4. Conditional Electrical Service
  5. Contractor Change
  6. General Contractor Exemption Form
  7. Inspection Types and Timing
  8. Lien Agent Information Form
  9. Orange County Solid Waste Form Updated 040618