Mecklenburg County
Code Enforcement Department
Building Trades
Code Compliance Report
Quarterly Report
Building Inspections
Electrical Inspections
Mechanical Inspections
Plumbing Inspections
April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
Code Enforcement
Memo
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
July 17, 2012
All Contractors
Jim Bartl
Code Compliance Report
For over fourteen years, the Department has collected data on inspection failures based on a
system of defect codes recorded at the time of inspection. Staff presents these summarized reports
to the Building Development Commission on a quarterly basis.
Attached is a copy of the most recent Code Compliance Report Data Summary for the period
April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. This report highlights the most frequent code defects sighted in
each of the trades.
Detailed contractor code defect data has been electronically available on the Department’s web
site for over a decade (July 1, 2001). You may view the data on the Code Enforcement website:
www.meckpermit.com. Questions on this data may be directed to either Documents and
Inspections, 704-336-3830 or your project specific Code Enforcement Manager.
PEOPLE • PRIDE • PROGRESS • PARTNERSHIPS
700 North Tryon Street • Charlotte, North Carolina • (704) 336-3830 • Fax (704) 336-3839
www.meckpermit.com
April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Department
Code Compliance Report
Data Summary
1. Building Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects
Task
MS
FR
FT
FR
FI
FR
FR
FR
FI
FI
FR
FI
FI
FR
FR
Item #
108
111
108
197
197
104
131
105
105
104
109
178
118
195
136
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item
# Defects % of Total
Need Soil/compaction test
318
6.27%
Firestop incomplete or missing
220
4.34%
Need soil/compaction test
165
3.25%
Other defects listed on job
163
3.21%
Other defects listed on job
133
2.62%
Not ready for inspection
110
2.17%
Engineered roof design, installation, repair
108
2.13%
Call clerk or check Meckpermit.com for remarks
107
2.11%
Call clerk or check Meckpermit.com for remarks
93
1.83%
Not ready for inspection
89
1.75%
Foundation anchors missing
78
1.54%
Smoke/CO detector installation
72
1.42%
Handrail construction
56
1.10%
Previous list incomplete
55
1.08%
Ledgers/hangers incorrect or missing
53
1.04%
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
1820
35.87%
Job not ready
1700
1156
428
33.50%
22.78%
8.44%
2. Building Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects Previous Quarter
Task
MS
FR
FT
FR
FI
FR
FR
FR
FR
FI
FI
FI
FR
FI
FI
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item #
108
111
108
197
197
104
131
109
105
104
118
105
136
178
121
Item
# Defects % of Total
Need Soil/compaction test
327
6.79%
Firestop incomplete or missing
205
4.25%
Need soil/compaction test
161
3.34%
Other defects listed on job
154
3.20%
Other defects listed on job
120
2.49%
Not ready for inspection
88
1.83%
Engineered roof design, installation, repair
82
1.70%
Foundation anchors missing
80
1.66%
Call clerk or check Meckpermit.com for remarks
79
1.64%
Not ready for inspection
74
1.54%
Handrail construction
65
1.35%
Call clerk or check Meckpermit.com for remarks
59
1.22%
Ledgers/hangers incorrect or missing
57
1.18%
Smoke/CO detector installation
53
1.10%
Insulation missing/exposed or fallen
49
1.02%
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
1653
34.31%
Job not ready
1541
1095
346
31.98%
22.73%
7.18%
April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Department
Code Compliance Report
Data Summary
1. Electrical Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects
Task
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
RF
RF
RF
RF
Item #
30
09
25
W8
19
04
05
55
65
10
31
04
31
37
W8
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item
Improper wiring methods
Grounding
Improper overcurrent protection
Defect caused by others
Label panel
Job not ready
Too many to list - insp stopped
GFCI defect general
AFCI defect
Bonding
Cable subject to damage
Job not ready
Cable subject to damage
Need stud guards
Defect caused by others
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
Job not ready
# Defects % of Total
152
3.43%
133
3.00%
133
3.00%
132
2.98%
130
2.94%
113
2.55%
99
2.24%
80
1.81%
78
1.76%
77
1.74%
75
1.69%
70
1.58%
67
1.51%
58
1.31%
58
1.31%
1455
32.87%
980
2532
325
22.14%
57.19%
7.34%
2. Electrical Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects Previous Quarter
Task
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
RF
FI
FI
FI
RF
RF
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item #
09
W8
19
30
04
25
65
55
05
W8
31
10
06
04
31
Item
Grounding
Defect caused by others
Label panel
Improper wiring methods
Job not ready
Improper overcurrent protection
AFCI defect
GFCI defect general
Too many to list - insp stopped
Defect caused by others
Cable subject to damage
Bonding
Defects not corrected
Job not ready
Cable subject to damage
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
Job not ready
# Defects % of Total
151
4.30%
151
4.30%
110
3.13%
110
3.13%
99
2.82%
99
2.82%
70
1.99%
67
1.91%
66
1.88%
62
1.77%
60
1.71%
59
1.68%
47
1.34%
47
1.34%
47
1.34%
1245
35.45%
635
2211
233
18.08%
62.96%
6.63%
April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Department
Code Compliance Report
Data Summary
1. Mechanical Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects
Task
FI
FI
GT
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
RF
RF
FI
RF
FI
FI
Item #
G03
H01
G03
Z96
A13
B03
A04
Z99
P01
H01
D06
F01
A04
E07
E08
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item
# Defects % of Total
Gas test not to code or bad gauge
117
5.78%
Damage caused by others
113
5.58%
Gas test not to code or bad gauge
96
4.74%
Approval withheld for other trade requirements
78
3.85%
Need ladder
65
3.21%
CO Detector Installation
58
2.87%
Job not ready for inspection
51
2.52%
Other or no defect code applies
51
2.52%
Primary or secondary drain missing or incorrect
50
2.47%
Damage caused by others
49
2.42%
Duct damaged or restricted
48
2.37%
Flue clearance incorrect
39
1.93%
Job not ready for inspection
39
1.93%
Equipment not installed per manufacturers instru
33
1.63%
Equipment installation instructions not available
31
1.53%
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
918
45.36%
Job not ready
481
1335
101
23.76%
65.96%
4.99%
2. Mechanical Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects Previous Quarter
Task
FI
FI
GT
FI
FI
FI
FI
FI
RF
FI
FI
FI
FI
RF
FI
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item #
H01
G03
G03
Z99
A04
A13
Z96
P01
D06
F02
B03
F01
E08
H01
D04
Item
# Defects % of Total
Damage caused by others
85
4.58%
Gas test not to code or bad gauge
81
4.36%
Gas test not to code or bad gauge
72
3.88%
Other or no defect code applies
58
3.12%
Job not ready for inspection
57
3.07%
Need ladder
55
2.96%
Approval withheld for other trade requirements
47
2.53%
Primary or secondary drain missing or incorrect
46
2.48%
Duct damaged or restricted
42
2.26%
Flue material incorrectly installed or assembled
41
2.21%
CO Detector Installation
38
2.05%
Flue clearance incorrect
38
2.05%
Equipment installation instructions not available
36
1.94%
Damage caused by others
34
1.83%
Duct installation incorrect
32
1.72%
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
762
41.03%
Job not ready
478
1198
97
25.74%
64.51%
5.22%
April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Department
Code Compliance Report
Data Summary
1. Plumbing Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects
Task
RF
FI
FI
RF
FI
SL
WD
FI
FI
FI
FI
RF
FI
RF
FI
Item #
B31
041
H01
041
C21
B31
C21
D31
E31
E81
E71
B51
D51
C31
B81
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item
Piping test missing or incorrect
Not ready
Damage caused by others
Not ready
Piping insulation missing or incorrect
Piping test missing or incorrect
Piping insulation missing or incorrect
T & P drain missing or incorrect
Handicap regulations missing or incorrect
Backflow requirements incorrect
Fixture installation incorrect
Piping support missing or incorrect
Expansion device missing or incorrect
Pipe fitting use incorrect
Vent piping, or AAV Size, incorrect
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
Job not ready
# Defects % of Total
124
9.40%
59
4.47%
48
3.64%
41
3.11%
37
2.81%
37
2.81%
36
2.73%
35
2.65%
35
2.65%
34
2.58%
32
2.43%
26
1.97%
25
1.90%
24
1.82%
23
1.74%
616
46.70%
353
587
155
26.76%
44.50%
11.75%
2. Plumbing Inspections Top Fifteen Code Defects Previous Quarter
Task
RF
FI
FI
FI
FI
WD
WD
SL
FI
FI
FI
RF
FI
FI
RF
Rough 02's
Final 02's
04's
Item #
B31
041
E31
H01
D31
C21
B31
B31
E71
C21
E81
B51
B81
D51
B81
Item
Piping test missing or incorrect
Not ready
Handicap regulations missing or incorrect
Damage caused by others
T & P drain missing or incorrect
Piping insulation missing or incorrect
Piping test missing or incorrect
Piping test missing or incorrect
Fixture installation incorrect
Piping insulation missing or incorrect
Backflow requirements incorrect
Piping support missing or incorrect
Vent piping, or AAV Size, incorrect
Expansion device missing or incorrect
Vent piping, or AAV Size, incorrect
TOTAL – Top 15 / Total # Defects
Job not ready
# Defects % of Total
109
11.82%
39
4.23%
37
4.01%
33
3.58%
30
3.25%
29
3.15%
26
2.82%
24
2.60%
23
2.49%
21
2.28%
21
2.28%
19
2.06%
17
1.84%
17
1.84%
16
1.74%
461
50.00%
244
413
79
26.46%
44.79%
8.57%