Law For Construction In Mecklenburg
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Insulation (IECC Sections R303.1.4 and R402.2) The insulation for basement walls must be from the top of the wall down 10 feet below grade or to the basement floor, whichever is less. Basement wall insulation is not required in warm-humid locations as defined in IECC Figure R301. 1 and Table R301.
Consult Mecklenburg County's GIS Real Estate System. Click on "Tax Parcel" and search by the owner's name or property address. The search results will include the zoning classification, parcel ID number and municipality.
How much insulation do I need? In Mecklenburg County the insulation requirements are: R-19 in a floor above a crawl space or garage, R-15 in the exterior wall cavity or R-13 in the exterior wall cavity plus an R-2.5 continuous insulation and R-38 in the attic.
OnSchedule Plan Review is Mecklenburg County's plan review that gives customers the ability to control their permitting and construction schedule. With OnSchedule Plan Review, customers will know exactly when a review will be performed and how long it will take.
In North Carolina, there are three zones that define insulation performance — the central piedmont area and lower southeastern area (Region 3), the central east to west area (Region 4), and several mountain counties in the upper northwest of the state (Region 5).
The frost line in Mecklenburg County is approximately 12 inches (significantly less digging). Soil depths below the frost line are relatively constant in temperature. Positioning mains below the frost line provides thermal insulation to the water line that helps prevent water from freezing within.
1209.2 Attic Spaces An opening not less than 20 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by 762 mm) shall be provided to any attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches (762 mm). Clear headroom of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) shall be provided in the attic space at or above the access opening.
Staff issue more than 100,000 permits each year. Plan Review: Checking of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire drawings for code compliance. Inspections: Field staff check all work that required a permit, more than 320,000 inspections per year.
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.
