Commercial Plans submittals after September 1, 2007 will be required to have the new Code Summary document including the Special Inspections Chapter 17 data
New information is required for commercial plans. A Building Code Change effective in March required Owners and Designers to provide a list of items that need Special Inspections. The Inspections Department has modified the Building Code Summary (2006 Code; 2009 Code) to include a format to record this information. A new Code Summary document is now available. Please start using this on your next project.
The Permits Division consists of 44 personnel. The primary function of the Permits Division is to review proposed project plans for building and zoning Code compliance and issue the appropriate permits.
The Permits Division processed approximately 50,000 permits last year or 192 permits per day. These projects ranged from commercial office buildings, residential buildings to a permit to build a back yard deck. The value of this construction is approximately $1.9 billion dollars per year.
To learn more about the City of Raleigh Development Process, please visit:
To better manage your permits, schedule inspections, and apply for permits, please consider using our online application:
For Home Improvement Video Series and Process Descriptions:
How are we doing? By completing this Request Form let us know your concerns, suggestions, complaints, or compliments. *Do not schedule inspections on request form.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. (excluding all scheduled holidays). Services are limited on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. to allow for staff training.
Location: Downtown (Full Service): One Exchange Plaza, Suite 404, Raleigh, NC 27601; North Raleigh Litchford Satellite (Limited Service): 8320 Litchford Road Raleigh, NC 27615 - Visit Mapquest for directions.
Permits Division Main Office
Commercial, Commercial Express, Single-Family/Residential
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2495
