Angier, North Carolina Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The town of Angier, NC has adopted the following codes:

Angier, NC Muni Code § 5-22 (Building Code); § 5-23 (Residential Code).

Per a telephone conversation on March 4, 2020, between a PLRB staff member and Emily Dail, Code Enforcement Officer of the town of Angier, NC, Harnett County, NC Inspections Department performs all inspections. 

Helpful resources for Angier, North Carolina include the following.

Residential Building Code

North Carolina adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, North Carolina Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Angier adopted the 2015 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Angier ? No
Citation: 5-23
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/nc/angier/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5BU_ARTIIRECO_S5-23RECO
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Ice Barriers and Drip Edges

According to Table R301.2(1) – Ice barrier underlayment required is determined locally. The code also requires ice barriers where either the average daily January temperature is below 25°F or if so designated in table R301.2(1) by the local jurisdiction. 2018 NC Res. Code § R905.1.2 – Ice Barriers. 

The drip edge requirement that would typically be included in the model code appears to have been deleted. 2018 NC Res. Code § R905.2.8.5.

Per a telephone conversation on March 4, 2020, between a PLRB staff member and Jennifer Brock, Senior Permitting Technician for Harnett County, NC  Inspections Department, drip edges and an ice barrier are not required for either the town of Angier, NC or Harnett County, NC.

Comments

The 2018 North Carolina Residential Code is based on the 2015 IRC. The regulations were adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council on June 13, 2017, to be effective January 1, 2018. The code includes the adoption of the following appendices:

  • Appendix A -Sizing and Capacities of Gas-Piping
  • Appendix B- Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use With Type-B Vents
  • Appendix C-Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent, Venting Systems
  • Appendix E-Residential Requirements-for-Energy Conservation, (E-1-E-4 only).
  • Appendix G-Piping Standards for Various Applications
  • Appendix K-Sound Transmission
  • Appendix M-Wood Decks.
  • Appendix N-Venting Methods
  • Appendix O-Foam Plastic Diagrams. 
  • Appendix P-Sizing of Water Piping System
  • Appendix Q-Discontinuous Footings 
  • Appendix V-Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs 
  • Appendix W-Basic Load Estimating 

Please be advised Appendices E, M, O, Q, V, and W are North Carolina Amendments with the rest being from relevant 2018 ICC Codes. Angier, NC Muni Code § 5-23 (Residential Code).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Regarding existing buildings, the administrative provisions of the Residential Code reference the North Carolina Administrative Code and the North Carolina Existing Building Code.

R102.7 Existing structures.

For requirements of existing structures, refer to the North Carolina Administrative Coded and Policies and the North Carolina Existing Building Code.

R102.7.1 Additions, alterations or repairs.

Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this code, unless otherwise stated. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.

2018 NC Res. Code § R102.7.

Existing Structures. For administrative requirements of existing structures, refer to the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.

The 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code is based on the 2015 IEBC.

Commercial Building Code

Angier adopted the 2015 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

The 2018 North Carolina Building Code is based on the 2015 IRC. The regulations were adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council on June 13, 2017, to be effective January 1, 2018. The code includes the adoption of the following appendices:

101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted or referenced in this code.

The code includes the adoption of the following appendices:

  • Appendix C – Group U- Agricultural Buildings
  • Appendix D – Fire Districts
  • Appendix E – Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
  • Appendix F – Rodentproofing
  • Appendix G – Flood-Resistant Construction
  • Appendix H – Signs
  • Appendix I – Patio Covers
  • Appendix J – Grading

Angier, NC Muni Code § 5-22 (Building Code).

Existing Buildings

The 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code is based on the 2015 IRC. The regulations were adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council on June 13, 2017, to be effective January 1, 2018.

Existing Structures. For administrative requirements of existing structures, refer to the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.

Angier, NC Muni Code § 5-22 (Building Code); § 5-23 (Residential Code); § 5-20 (a) (Compliance).

Other Building Codes

Angier, NC has adopted the following codes:

Angier, NC Muni Code § 5-22 (Building Code); § 5-23 (Residential Code); § 5-20 (a) (Compliance); § 5-24 (Electrical Code-Generally); § 5-26 (Plumbing Code); § 5-27 (Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation code); § 5-27.1 (Fire resistance ratings).