MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
Code Enforcement
10-7-2010
Fire Restoration Project Procedures
I.
II.
Total rebuild: When the entire building is damaged to the extent that only the
foundation remains and/or the ground floor system remains, then it will be
handled as construction of a new building with the addition of a structural
analysis of the building remains. All new components of the building will be
required to meet the current code.
Partial rebuild: When a portion(s) of a building is damaged, there are two options
for reconstruction.
a. Option 1 Plan Submittal: Utilizing one of our plan submittal methods is
the preferred method for permitting a fire reconstruction project to ensure
code compliance. The designer/contractor may choose the current NC
State Building Code or current NC State Rehabilitation Code for the
reconstruction of the building. Repaired or replaced components of the
building would be required to comply with the chosen code, with the
exception of sprinklers, if the original building was un-sprinkled. Follow
the plan submittal requirements appropriate with the plan submittal
method you choose.
b. Option 2 CTAC In-Scope Review: This process is an informal review of
the scope of work for the repair and reconstruction of the building
components. Replaced components of the building (including trades)
would be required to meet the current NC State Building Codes with the
exception of sprinklers if the original building was un-sprinkled.
Reconstruction affecting the building will require the following
information to be submitted to CTAC to define the scope of work prior to
permit issuance:
i. A complete permit application(s)
ii. Modified Appendix B
iii. Structural analysis of the affected structural components
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iv. A detail description of each fire rated assembly utilized in
repair/reconstruction.
v. A floor plan of each affected floor identifying the area of
repair/reconstruction.
vi. A roof plan if part of the reconstruction
vii. Identify compliance with Section 3409 Accessibility for Existing
Buildings
viii. A detailed description of the scope of work involving each trade
(electrical, mechanical and plumbing)
ix. At the final building inspection, a letter from the designer of record
verifying that the new structural components align with and do not
adversely affect the existing construction shall be presented to the
building inspector.
x. Once the permit is issued copies of the above listed information
must be available on the jobsite for the inspectors.
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