Construction Standards

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The Construction Standards Division provides building inspections and permitting services for all areas within Cabarrus County. It executes uniform enforcement of the NC State Building Code and local ordinances.

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Electrical and Mechanical Inspectors Contact List
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Forms and Documents

Accela Citizen Access User Authorization FormCommercial Projects Application FormCommercial Temporary Power Agreement FormContractor/Subcontractor Change FormDesign Professional Inspection FormHow to Schedule Inspections by SelecTXTHow to Schedule, Cancel, Reschedule, Check InspectionsInspection Scheduling InstructionsMobile Home PacketNew Residence Application FormNon-Licensed General Contractor FormOwner Exemption Affidavit FormPermission to Merchandise FormPlan Review InstructionsResidential Home PacketResidential Temporary Power Agreement FormResidential Upfit, Accessory or Addition Application FormStucco Finish Compliance Form

⭐ Program Highlights

Construction Standards Highlights (July 2023 to June 2024)

  • Continue to maintain next-day inspections
  • Continue to have a two-day turnaround on residential reviews
  • Exceeded benchmark on two-week commercial plan review (currently 7-10 days)
  • Added a bilingual permit associate, now have bilingual on building/plumbing team, electrical/mechanical team as well as office staff
  • Continue to collaborate with Concord, Kannapolis and Cabarrus Health Alliance on providing customers with “one stop shop” for plan review, permitting and inspections
  • Added Harrisburg to the Accela process and continue to collaborate to provide a "one stop shop" for customers through Harrisburg and County
  • Contractor SelectTXT usage continues to increase
  • Continue to receive positive customer service feedback from contractors, The Homebuilders Association and design professionals

📅 Significant Dates

Monthly: Building Inspection Reports

Contact Us

Phone

704-920-2128

Fax

704-920-2144

Email

inspections@cabarruscounty.us

Location

65 Church Street S
Concord, NC
28025
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Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Thursday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Friday
    • 08:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

Payments will not be accepted after 4:30 pm.

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Primary Contacts

Matt Love
Director
704-920-2131
tmlove@cabarruscounty.us

 

Robbie Foxx
Dep. Chief Codes Enforcement Officer
704-920-2138
rdfoxx@cabarruscounty.us

 

Tim Gray
Codes Facilitator
Mechanical and Electrical
704-920-2135
tegray@cabarruscounty.us

 

David McEachern
Codes Facilitator
Building and Plumbing
704-920-2134
drmceachern@cabarruscounty.us

 

Anisa Smith
Permit Associate Supervisor
704-920-2816
acsmith@cabarruscounty.us

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