Updated : 05/09/2024

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).

Note that “The Building Codes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Forsyth County and in effect within Forsyth County shall be applicable within the incorporated and jurisdictional limits of the Town of Lewisville.” Lewisville, NC, Muni. Code CHAPTER 11 and § 22-3 (adoption). 

Helpful resources for Lewisville, North Carolina include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Lewisville, North Carolina Home Page
  • Forsyth County, North Carolina Building Inspection
  • Lewisville, North Carolina Municipal Code
  • Forsyth County, North Carolina Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for North Carolina

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.

Lewisville 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 Lewisville ? No
Comments:

Tracy Philips informed us that, “Our average temperature in Forsyth County in January is above 25°, which includes Clemmons, Lewisville, and Walkertown.” Source: Tracy Philips. Winston-Salem Building Official, e-mail, 5/6/24.

Government Officials

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Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption). Note that “The Building Codes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Forsyth County and in effect within Forsyth County shall be applicable within the incorporated and jurisdictional limits of the Town of Lewisville.” Lewisville, NC, Muni. Code CHAPTER 11 and § 22-3 (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). Note that “The Building Codes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Forsyth County and in effect within Forsyth County shall be applicable within the incorporated and jurisdictional limits of the Town of Lewisville.” Lewisville, NC, Muni. Code CHAPTER 11 and § 22-3 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Lewisville adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building 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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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). Note that “The Building Codes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Forsyth County and in effect within Forsyth County shall be applicable within the incorporated and jurisdictional limits of the Town of Lewisville.” Lewisville, NC, Muni. Code CHAPTER 11 and § 22-3 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Forsyth County, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCEBC). Forsyth County, NC, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption). Note that “The Building Codes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Forsyth County and in effect within Forsyth County shall be applicable within the incorporated and jurisdictional limits of the Town of Lewisville.” Lewisville, NC, Muni. Code CHAPTER 11 and § 22-3 (adoption).

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