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In North Carolina, you're required to have a building permit whenever your structure such as a deck is larger than 12 feet. No matter what structure or addition you're doing, if it exceeds the 12-foot limit, you'll have to obtain a building permit from your county.

Since the licensure statute requires a license only for projects that cost $30,000 or more, there is arguably a fourth tier which is sometimes known as the "handyman exception"?for construction projects that cost under $30,000, no license is required.

Section § 132-6 of the North Carolina Public Records Law states that a custodian of public records shall make them available ?at reasonable times and under reasonable supervision by any person, and shall, as promptly as possible, furnish copies thereof upon payment of any fees as may be prescribed by law.?

The building contractor license covers all building construction and demolition. This includes commercial, industrial, institutional, and all residential building construction. It also includes projects like parking decks, site work, grading and paving parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and gutters.

Public records, as defined in G.S. 132 1, shall not include written communications (and copies thereof) to any public board, council, commission or other governmental body of the State or of any county, municipality or other political subdivision or unit of government, made within the scope of the attorney client ...

Permits Required A basic deck usually requires only a Residential Building and Zoning Permit. The following types of permits could be required, depending on the complexity of the project: Residential Accessory Building Permit for installation and construction. Electrical Permit for all electrical installations.