Ordinances and Codes

Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - Fire Prevention and Protection

The ordinance contains fire regulations for unincorporated Cabarrus County. It also describes the role the County plays in fire prevention.

Fire Prevention and Protection(PDF, 259KB)

Open Burning

The Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances contains open burning rules for unincorporated Cabarrus.

The NC Forest Service regulates burning more than 100 feet away from a structure. Regulations and permits are available online.

NC Online Burning Permit System

Alarm Ordinance

You must register any alarm system that dispatches to the 911 communications center.

Residents of Concord and Kannapolis should register their system with those cities.

Alarm Ordinance

Fire Inspections

Our office conducts yearly fire inspections on commercial properties in:

  • unincorporated Cabarrus County
  • the Towns of Midland and Mt. Pleasant
  • portions of the Town of Locust

Our office conducts bi-annual inspections of educational facilities.

When performing inspections, we reference the current edition of the NC Building Code. Specifically, the Fire Prevention section.