§ 5-4. Scope of regulatory codes and ordinances adopted by reference.

There is hereby adopted by the town council, rules and regulations including provisions for permits, fees and penalties for:

(1)

The locations, design, materials, equipment, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, maintenance, moving, demolition, removal, use and occupancy of every building or structure (including signs) or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure;

(2)

The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of plumbing systems consisting of building sewers, building drains, waste and vent systems, hot and cold water supply systems, and all fixtures and appurtenances, thereof;

(3)

The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of mechanical systems consisting of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, fuel-burning equipment, and appurtenances thereof;

(4)

The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of electrical systems and appurtenances thereof; and

(5)

The licensing of contractors and others who install materials and equipment designed to meet the energy conservation standards of the state building code.

(Code 1973, § 4-1)

State law reference

State law requires the North Carolina State Building Code shall apply throughout the state, unless local jurisdictions adopt other building codes or regulations which must be approved by the State Building Code Council, G.S. 143-138; as to adoption of regulatory codes by reference, G.S. 160A-76(b).

Cross reference

Boundaries for extraterritorial jurisdiction for building code enforcement are established by § 22-2.