MECKLENBURG COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT
PERMITS & INSPECTION PROCESS DIAGRAM
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APPLY FOR PERMIT:
PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION
TOWNS
CITY
CMUD
CDOT
OTHER*
STATE
DOI
DPI
OTHER*
APPLY FOR LOCAL
ORDINANCE APPROVAL
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PASS BUILDING CODE
COMPLIANCE PLAN REVIEW
ONSCHEDULE EXPEDITED
PLAN REVIEW OPTIONS
• Professional Certification
t Please visit
www.CharMeck.org to
determine qualifications
for small project vs.
large project
TOPICS IN PLAY
Go to www.meckpermit.com
• Permit requirements
• Is a plot plan needed?
• Are construction drawings required?
• Construction drawing review requirements
• A/E Seal requirements
GO TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY WEBSITE
• Residential Code Review on
RDS Criteria OnlyW
• Building Code Compliance
• Electrical Code Compliance
• Mechanical Code Compliance
• Plumbing Code Compliance
• Fire Prevention Code Compliance
• Accessibility Code Compliance
• Other
• Third Party
• Express Review
TOWNS
CITY
CMUD
CDOT
OTHER*
PERMIT ISSUED AFTER PASSING
LOCAL ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE REVIEW
PASS ALL BUILDING CODE
FIELD INSPECTIONS
INSPECTION ADDED
SERVICE OPTIONS
• Third Party Inspections
• Inspection By Appointment
• Overtime Inspections
TOWNS
CITY
CMUD
CDOT
OTHER*
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED
AFTER:
• PASSING BUILDING CODE INSPECTIONS
• LOCAL GOVERNMENT OKʼS OCCUPANCY
Does this project require
“Special Inspections?”
please refer to MeckSi.com
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
WEBSITES
CHARLOTTE: www.charmeck.org
CORNELIUS: www.cornelius.org
DAVIDSON: www.ci.davidson.nc.us
HUNTERSVILLE: www.huntersville.org
MATTHEWS: www.matthewsnc.com
MINT HILL: www.minthill.com
PINEVILLE: www.pineville.net
LEGEND
DPI = Department of Public Instruction
DOI = Department of Insurance
DFS = Department of Family Services
CMUD = Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department
NCDOT = North Carolina Department of Transportation
AGENCIES THAT MAY HAVE INVOLVEMENT IN YOUR PROJECT!
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
• Commercial Pools
• Day Care
• Facility and Food Service
• Pest Management
• Private Well and Septic
LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES AGENCY (LUESA)
• Air Quality
• Groundwater
• Water Quality
• Land Development
• Zoning
• Storm Water
OTHER
• City Engineering
• Urban Forestry
• DOI