Inspections Division

For information about demolition permits contact the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency at (828) 250-6777.

Permits are obtained by the property owner or owner's agent from the Permits & Inspections Department. The department's operating hours are Monday - Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For additional options on applications for electrical, mechanical and plumbing please contact our office.

Permits expire six (6) months after the issue date if no work has commenced. Permits also expire when work has started but discontinued for twelve (12) months from the last inspection date.

Any contracted work which exceeds $30,000 per project (Reference NCGS § 87-1).

N.C. State Building Codes can be purchased through the International Code Council.