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When a Permit is Needed For any accessory building, such as a shed, with any dimension exceeding 12 feet, The North Carolina State Building Code requires that a permit be issued, though a 12'x12' shed doesn't normally need a permit.

A building permit is not required for a detached accessory structure as long as the structure does not exceed twelve feet (12') in ANY dimension. This means if the building is only 10 feet wide by 12 feet long by 11 feet tall, a building permit will not be required (A zoning permit may still be required).

Failing to obtain a permit when required may result in substantial fines or being ordered to remove the offending project or incur costs to certify compliance with the applicable codes; it depends. What may surprise licensees is how many seemingly minor improvements/repairs may require a permit.

You need a building permit for all construction that involves the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, movement to another site, removal, or demolition of any building or structure. All electrical, plumbing and mechanical work needs a separate permit for each trade.

Outdoor Deck PermitsDecks that are built more than 30-inches above adjacent grade would certainly require a building permit. Any decks below 30-inches are exempted as long as they do not exceed 200 square feet in area, are not attached to the house, and are not serving a required exit door.

Is a permit required? According to the North Carolina Residential Building Code, permits are required for accessory structures (sheds) with any dimension that exceeds 12'. These are the responsibility of the homeowner and can be obtained through your local city or county zoning and/or building inspections department.

The consequences of performing construction work without a building permit can result in a penalty fine of more than $75,000, or more depending on various factors of the structure and location itself.