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Download the Abandoned Manufactured Home Removal Form
Do you or someone you know have an abandoned manufactured home that needs to be removed?
This handout is a brief synopsis of the general requirements so a person with a disability may enter, exit, and utilize a building.
View the Affidavit Of Workers’ Compensation Coverage as per NCGS § 87-14.
OSHA, the EPA, and AB Air Quality have developed rules and regulations for the removal of asbestos-containing materials from buildings.
Backflow prevention & cross-connection to protect our public water supply
Download the Buncombe County Application for Trade Permit.
Download the Buncombe County Application for Trade Permit - Spanish.
Download the checklist for development in Buncombe County.
Download the commercial checklist.
Download the commercial permit application.
Download the commercial permit application - Spanish.
A list of contacts for development in Buncombe County including the Permits & Inspections, Planning, and Environmental Health Departments.
A form authorizing Buncombe County to charge the Permits & Inspections Department feeds to a credit card.
View the current permit fee schedule.
A list of egress requirements for decks & ramps as per the State of North Carolina Regulations for Manufactured Homes 2004 Edition.
Demolition permit application.
Download the Electronic Plan Review.
Download the Element Inspection Procedure.
Download the Energy Efficiency Certificate.
Download the inspection procedures for residential and commercial work.
Download the form for issuing permits to modular building owners.
The Log Home Spec Sheet form must be completed and attached to your plans.
A list of procedures for manufactured home inspections.
Download the Manufactured Home Permit Application
Download the Manufactured Home Permit Application - Spanish
Download the Manufactured Home Soil Bearing Report Form.
Download the minimum housing inspection request.
The Modular Spec Sheet form must be completed and attached to your plans.
Visit the MSD Public Access Permitting Site.
Guidelines to inspectors for clarification of code requirements or for consideration when presented with a method or material not prescriptively addressed by building codes.
Download the Owner Exemption Affidavit.
Download the pay permit fees online instructions document.
The policy and permit form for temporary utility service.
registered-design-pro-form Download a copy of the Registered Design Professional Inspection Form.
Download the Request for Rental Inspection Form.
Download the Residential Permit Application.
Download the Residential Permit Application - Spanish.
The Residential Spec Sheet form must be completed and attached to your plans.
View permitting requirements for solar systems.
Download the Special Inspection and Testing Agreement.
Download the Subcontractor Name Change Form.
An appendix to the 2009 International Residential Code regarding wood decks.
Permits & Inspections Department
Permits & Inspections Main Line P: (828) 250-5360
Permits & Inspections 30 Valley Street Asheville, NC 28801
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Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No permit applications or permit fees can be processed after 4:00 p.m.
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