Cabarrus County Construction Standards Division

Building and Trade Permits, Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy

Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and insulation work on a business premises in Cabarrus County needs a permit from the county's Construction Standards Division, including inside most of the county's towns and cities. The division's page states that it 'provides building inspections and permitting services for all areas within Cabarrus County. It executes uniform enforcement of the NC State Building Code and local ordinances', and lists plan review, permits for construction activity, construction inspection and 'Issuing Certificates of Completion and Occupancy'. County Code §14-26(a) makes it unlawful 'to build, construct, repair, remodel, insulate, add to, move, or demolish any structure or building within the county without first having secured a permit', and §14-26(j) states: 'The following municipalities shall be subject to the requirements of the county public safety services department regarding issuance of permits, fees, and inspection: Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Midland, and Mt. Pleasant.' The code text is Supplement No. 24, current through Ordinance No. 2021-34. Under §14-26(b), starting work before a permit is obtained costs twice the permit fee. The county's Group Homes & Day Cares permit requirements form asks a day care applicant for an approved zoning permit, a 'Certification letter from the state' and the county application before the building permit is processed. Contact: 704-920-2128, inspections@cabarruscounty.us.