Inspections
Mission
Our mission is to make Garner the best place to live , work , and visit by providing for the health , safety , and welfare of our community through code compliance .
Summary
The Inspections Department is responsible for public safety through code compliance with Federal laws , the North Carolina State Building Codes , and local ordinances related to the construction of buildings and other structures . This also includes the installation of such facilities as plumbing systems , electrical systems , heating systems , refrigeration systems , air conditioning systems , and fire protection systems . Permitting staff receives permit applications , collects all required fees , creates and issues permits , schedules inspections , and creates a Certificate of Compliance and Certificate of Occupancy to close out each permit when all work is completed . Inspection staff reviews plans and conducts inspections for compliance with federal , state , and local building codes and ordinances . In addition to inspecting new buildings and renovations , staff inspects accessory structures such as swimming pools , decks , storage buildings , garages , carports , etc . Code compliance staff receive complaints , conduct inspections , and create violation notices and reports related to compliance with the Town ' s Minimum Housing Code and Nuisance Ordinance . Fire prevention staff reviews plans and conducts inspections of fire protection systems , conducts and makes reports of life safety inspections of new commercial buildings and annual state-mandated fire inspections of all existing commercial buildings for compliance with the fire code , educates the commercial building community on maintenance of fire protection systems and emergency planning , and follows-up on complaints related to life safety in commercial buildings .
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