Listed below are the codes that are applicable to construction work in the State of North Carolina:

• N.C State Building Code 
• N.C. State Building Code Residential Code
• N.C. State Rehabilitation Code
• N.C. State Accessibility Code Volume I-C (1999 Edition)
• N.C. State Plumbing Code
• N.C. State Mechanical Code
• N.C. State Gas Code
• National Electric Code 2008
• N.C. State Fire Code
• N.C. State Energy Code
• N.C. Administration and Enforcement Requirements Code
  

Contractor Licensing Requirements:

General Contracting
Projects whose cost is under $30,000.00 do not require a Licensed General Contractor.

Projects costing $30,000.00 require the general contractor to be licensed through the N.C. General Contractor's Licensing Board.

Electrical Contracting
Electrical Contracting license required from the N.C. Electrical Contractor's Licensing Board

Mechanical/Plumbing Contracting
Mechanical/Plumbing Contractor's license required by the N.C. Mechanical/Plumbing Contractor's Board.

Helpful Links:

North Carolina Building Inspectors Association

NC Building Codes Order Forms