Updated : 05/07/2024
Overview
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption). Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Building Code (NCBC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-31 through 10-36.14 (amendments). Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCEBC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Forsyth County, 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.
Forsyth County adopted the 2018 North Carolina Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Forsyth County ? No
Comments:
Tracy Philips informed us that, “Our average temperature in Forsyth County in January is above 25°, which includes Clemmons, Lewisville, Walkertown, and Winston-Salem.” Source: Tracy Philips. Winston-Salem Building Official, e-mail, 5/6/24.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Philips |
Tracy |
Winston- Salem Building Official |
tracyp@cityofws.org |
336-727-2133 |
|
| Putman |
Alan |
Senior Building Inspector |
alamo@cityofws.org |
336-462-7485 |
|
| Barlow |
Tim |
Building Inspector |
timothyrb@cityofws.org |
336-462-7484 |
|
Comments
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption).
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.
No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city ordinances.
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCEBC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Forsyth County 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
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Building Code (NCBC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-31 through 10-36.14 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCEBC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Mechanical Code (NCMC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-61 though 10-74 (amendments).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Plumbing Code (NCPC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-161 through 10-169 (amendments).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Housing Code. Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-191 through 10-212 (amendments).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Vacant Nonresidential Building and Structure Code. Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-213 through 10-232 (amendments).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Electrical Code (NCEC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption) and §§ 10-241 through 10-245.1 (amendments).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Fire Code (NCFC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 22-2 (adoption) and §§ 22-3 through 22-14 (amendments).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption).
Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Energy Code (NCECC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption).
