North Carolina Contractor License and Building Codes

State of North Carolina Contractor & Building Information

North Carolina Contractors License Board

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
The 2015 Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
For more information visit: North Carolina Contractors License Board.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors North Carolina Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
North Carolina Board of Examiners of Contractors

Check a North Carolina Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of North Carolina go to: Search North Carolina Licensed Contractors

North Carolina Building Permits
EXAMPLE: City of Raleigh, North Carolina – When is a Permit Required?
The permit process allows the city to make sure that buildings are well constructed and safe for occupants. This also helps protect your property values and the value of your neighbors property.

After you start construction, your project must be inspected. A final inspection takes place after the project is completed. Inspections make sure that the project is built according to the permit and all the applicable construction codes.

If you add square footage to your home without a permit and later want to sell your home, the project will have to be permitted and inspected before you can close on the sale. This may require the finished work to be torn out so that the rough-in and framing can be properly inspected. This can be a costly mistake that you are strongly encouraged to avoid.
For more information visit: North Carolina Building Permits.

North Carolina Engineering and Codes, State Building Codes
For building code information visit: North Carolina State Building Codes.

North Carolina Engineering and Codes, Building Code Council
For building code information visit: North Carolina Building Codes.

North Carolina Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
Effective April 2016.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

North Carolina Energy Codes

The North Carolina Energy Code is adopted and required by the North Carolina Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: North Carolina Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.