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Rowan County
Building Inspections Department
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402 N. Main Street (Room 207)
Salisbury, NC 28144
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(704).216.8619
(704).638.3130 -Fax
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The Building Inspections Department includes all of the following services:
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Inspections Staff
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Nextel Numbers
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Office Numbers
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Email
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| Thomas O'Kelly |
Manager
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150*24*37628
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704.216.8612
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email
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| Dale Drye |
Assistant Manager
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150*24*7310
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704.216.8616
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email
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| Brian Goins |
Plans Reviewer
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150*24*294
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704.216.8614
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email
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| Brian Atwell |
Inspector
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150*24*290
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704.216.8625
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email
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| Michael Buffett |
Inspector
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150*24*5191
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704.216.8623
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email
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| Scott Lowder |
Inspector
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150*25*16923
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704.216.8617
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email
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| David Lowman |
Inspector
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150*24*37707
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704.216.8613
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email
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| Derek Overcash |
Inspector
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150*24*14744
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704.216.8747
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email
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| David Prevette |
Inspector
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150*24*37620
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704.216.8622
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email
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| Bill Straughn |
Inspector
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150*24*37732
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704.216.8618
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| Lee Young |
Inspector
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150*24*13390
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704.216.8624
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email
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| Cathy Shoaf |
Office Supervisor
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704.216.8610
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| Julia Carter |
Office Assistant
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704.216.8609
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| Shawn Wilson |
Office Assistant |
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704.216.8611 |
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| Office / Inspection Scheduling |
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704.216.8619
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No person may commence or proceed with:
The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, movement to another site, removal or demolition of any building;
- The installation, extension, or general repair of any plumbing system;
- The installation, extension, alteration of general repair of any heating or cooling equipment system; or
- The installation, extension, alteration or general repair of any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment without first securing from the Rowan County Inspection Department each permit required by the North Carolina State Building Codes.
All holders of permits, or their agents, shall notify the Codes Enforcement Department at each stage of construction so that approval may be given before work is continued. The Codes Enforcement Department shall make inspections as soon as practicable after the request is made. Inspections must be requested by 3:00 P.M. to be placed on the list of inspections for the following day. Inspection request made by 3:00 P.M. will normally be inspected within 48 hours.
All work, which has been concealed before inspection and approval, shall be uncovered at the request of the inspector and placed in condition for proper inspection. Persons that pour footings or cover up work that requires inspection prior to approval, will be required to furnish certification by a North Carolina registered architect or engineer that states the work compiles with the North Carolina Building Code. Failure to call for required inspections or proceeding without approval at any stage of construction shall be deemed a violation of the Rowan County Building Code Ordinance.
Call (704).216.8619, for all inspection requests or for more information.
Building Permit Application
Owner Acting as their Own Contractor Form
PLEASE NOTE: Building Permits are not issued after 3:00 pm
Footing Inspection: Remove all debris, sod, stumps, roots and other organic materials and provide a smooth level surface free of pockets. Footings shall be a minimum of 12” deep and shall provide a minimum of 2,000 psf load bearing capacity. Excavate for all foundation walls, piers, columns, post, chimney, hearth, et
c. Install bulkheads where footings are stepped. Install reinforcement steel when required. Remove all water, mud and loose soil. Install grade pegs or other approved means of displaying concrete depth. Call for inspection before concrete is placed.
Builders Service: Install and support builders service pole and install an eight foot ground rod. Call for inspection. In order to save a trip to the jobsite, please call for builder’s service inspection with footing or foundation inspection. Port-a-Jon must be on site or toilet facilities available before power will be turned on.
Foundation Inspection: Install all foundation walls, piers, columns, post chimneys, hearth support, etc. to foundation level. Install proper number of foundation vents. Install foundation anchorage per R403.1.6. Install proper drains where inside ground level is below the outside finish grade. Smooth interior ground. Call for inspection.
Dampproofing – Waterproofing Inspection: May be performed at the Foundation Inspection. Basement walls, foundation walls and drains around basement walls require inspection after walls have been waterproofed and tiles or perforated pipe, washed stone and approved filter membrane material are in place, and before backfill. Call for inspection.
Under Slab Inspection: Install all materials and equipment to be concealed by the concrete slab. Call for inspection.
Slab Inspection: Slab on grade floors requires inspection after stone, polyethylene, insulation board and wire are placed, termite treatment performed and before concrete is poured. Call for inspection.
Sheathing/Flashing Inspection: May be performed at the Rough-in Inspection. Have all sheathing, lintels, house-wrap, exterior windows,exterior doors[Excluding roll up garage door(s)] and all required flashing installed. Have window installation documentation on site. Call for inspection prior to installing any exterior finish materials.
Rough-in Inspection:
a. Building: Framing inspections shall be made after roof, wall, ceiling and floor framing is complete with appropriate blocking, bracing and fire stopping is in place. Do not install siding or brick veneer unless Sheeting/Flashing Inspection has been performed and passed. Have manufacturer’s engineered paperwork on site for all engineered products, (trusses, I-joist, LVLs, etc.) including layouts, on site. Repair any damage to framing members The following items must be in place and be visible for inspection:
1. chimneys and vents.
2. flashing for roofs, chimneys, decks, brick veneer, and wall openings.
3. all lintels required to be bolted to the framing for support shall not be covered by any exterior or interior wall or ceiling finish material before approval.
b. Electrical: Install rough wiring. (make up all splices in lighting outlet boxes, switch boxes, receptacle boxes, etc.). Install all nail guards and fire stop all holes in top and bottom plates.
c. Mechanical: Install rough heating, which includes all supply openings, all return air openings, thermostat wires, etc. Install vent pipe for exhaust fans and hoods. Install, vent(if required) & have manufacturers installation instructions at site for prefabricated fireplace(s) if any are to be installed. 
d. Plumbing: Install rough plumbing (including all hot and cold water pipes, and all drain, waste, and vent lines). Have the required water distribution and DWV system tests as specified in the North Carolina State Plumbing Code, Section 312
Insulation Inspection: Install required insulation in a proper manner. Attic depth markers and all baffles must be installed at this time. Call for inspection.
Shower Liner Inspection: Except where prefabricated showers are installed, the required shower liner shall be tested and inspected prior to the installation of floor and wall surfaces.
Chimney Inspection: Chimneys built on outside walls require inspection before any inside wall finish is applied and before the profile or face brick are placed.
Sewer Tap Inspection: Install building sewer line from the end of the building drain to the public sewer connection or septic tank. Do not cover pipe until inspection has been made and approved. Call for inspection.
Water Service Pipe Inspection: Install water service pipe from the well or from utility service water meter to the building. Do not cover pipe until inspection has been made and approved. Call for inspection.
Final Inspection: Complete all work. Grading must be completed to provide 6” of slope within the first 10 feet of home. Ceiling and floor insulation will be inspected at this time. Call for inspection.
Plans Review Process
Building Plans Review is required for residential homes over 7000 sq. ft., for all log homes and for all commercial buildings. Brian Goins (704).216.8614 is the plans reviewer at the Building Inspections Department. Please feel free to contact him with any plans review questions.
Note: All forms are available online or at the Building Inspections Department (Room 207).