Updated : 05/03/2024
Overview
Durham, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina State Building Code. N.C.G.S. § 143-138(a) and Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption).
Durham, North Carolina, adopted the 2018 North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC), includes Appendices A, B, C, G, K, N, and P from the IRC and additional Appendices E, M, O, Q, V, and W, with amendments (based upon the 2015 IRC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Residential Code,” May 23, 2023. Durham, North Carolina, adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building Code (NCBC), including Appendices C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J, with amendments (based upon the 2015 IBC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314_Building Code,” May 23, 2023. North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314_Existing Building Code,” May 23, 2023.
Helpful resources for Durham, 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.
Durham adopted the 2018 North Carolina Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the 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 Durham ? No
Comments:
Due to the average January temperature being well above 25°F in Durham and having found no local requirements specifying a need, ice barriers would seemingly not be required. The city confirmed this in writing.
Dec. 21, 2018
Mr. Murphy [of PLRB],
Per Table R301.2 and section R905 no ice barrier is required and the[re] are no local requirements.
Jim Rodgers
Building Inspections Supervisor
Durham City/County Inspections Dept.
919-560-4283 office
919-369-9129 mobile
919-560-4484 fax
jim.rodgers@durhamnc.gov
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Blalock |
Wyatt C. |
Chief Building Inspector |
wyatt.blalock@durhamnc.gov |
919-560-4285 |
C: 919-369-9133 |
| Rodgers |
Jim |
Durham City Building Inspections Supervisor |
jim.rodgers@durhamnc.gov |
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Comments
Durham, North Carolina, adopted the 2018 North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC), includes Appendices A, B, C, G, K, N, and P from the IRC and additional Appendices E, M, O, Q, V, and W, with amendments (based upon the 2015 IRC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Residential Code,” May 23, 2023.
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.
The City of Durham, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption).
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314_Existing Building Code,” May 23, 2023.
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.
Commercial Building Code
Durham adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building CodeYou 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 City of Durham, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption).
Durham, North Carolina, adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building Code (NCBC), including Appendices C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J, with amendments (based upon the 2015 IBC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314_Building Code,” May 23, 2023.
Existing Buildings
The City of Durham, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption).
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314_Existing Building Code,” May 23, 2023.
Existing Structures. For administrative requirements of existing structures, refer to the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.
R101.2 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.
R101.8 Requirements of other State agencies, occupational licensing boards and commissions The North Carolina State Building Codes do not include all additional requirements for building and structures that may be imposed by other State agencies, occupational licensing boards and commissions. It will be the responsibility of a permit holder, registered design professional, contractor, or occupational license holder to determine whether any additional requirements exists.
Other Building Codes
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code (NCECC), with amendments (based on the 2015 IECC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Energy Conservation Code,” May 23, 2023.
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Fire Prevention Code (NCFPC), with amendments (based on the 2015 IFPC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Fire Prevention Code,” May 23, 2023.
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC), with amendments (based on the 2015 IFGC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Fuel Gas Code,” May 23, 2023.
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Mechanical Code (NCMC), with amendments (based on the 2015 IMC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Mechanical Code,” May 23, 2023.
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Plumbing Code (NCPC), with amendments (based on the 2015 IPC). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. “2017-2023 Approved Amendments 230314 Mechanical Code,” May 23, 2023.
North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina State Electrical Code (NCSEC), with amendments (based on the 2020 NFPA 70). Durham, NC Muni. Code § 10-48 (adoption) and North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, “2020 Approved Amendments – Electrical Code,” November 1st, 2021.
