| The Building and Zoning Department
is responsible for the enforcement of the County’s adopted building, plumbing,
electrical, mechanical and gas codes for the unincorporated areas of Hamilton
County and also those parts of the County lying within the corporate limits
of municipalities which have not adopted and are not enforcing municipal
building codes.
The Department issues permits governing building/construction, sign,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas installation, examine plans when
required and inspect properties for code and zoning compliance routinely
and on a complaint basis. It certifies and issues a Hamilton County license
in the fields of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas. It conducts public
meetings and maintains the files for the following Boards; Board of Zoning
Appeals, Board of Electrical Examiners, Plumbing Advisory Board, Board of
Mechanical and Gas Examiners, County Beer Board, and Construction Board
of Adjustments and Appeals. The Department also maintains the records
for development within the areas of special flood hazard as identified by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Specific Responsibilities |
- Issue Building / Development Permits and sub-contractor
permits to include electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical.
- Inspect properties and maintain files for zoning violations.
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Issue electrical permits and inspect electrical work for
the City of Red Bank.
- Issue gas permits and inspect gas piping for the City
of Lookout Mountain.
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Plans approval required on all commercial projects, also
residential, 5000 sq. ft. and over.
- Provide monthly and annual Permit Report Summary to various
departments and the public.
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Provide monthly list of “Building Permits Applied”
- Issue and maintain files for Hamilton County Licenses
– Electrical, Plumbing, Gas & Mechanical
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Maintain records for development within the areas of special
flood hazard.
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FAQs
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- When is a building permit required?
A building permit is required for any new, alteration,
addition or repair which
is valued at $100 or more.
- Can the property owner purchase a building
permit for their own residence?
Yes, once every two years.
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Building Codes
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Building Codes we adopted July 1, 2006:
- International Building Code - 2003
- International Residential Code - 2003
- International Plumbing Code - 2003
- International Mechanical Code - 2003
- International Fuel Gas Code - 2003
- International Fire Code - 2003
- International Energy Conservation Code - 2003
- National Electrical Code - 2005
- North Carolina Accessibility Code 2002 w/2004 revision
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