Bill > H661

This bill addresses multiple aspects of building and construction regulations in North Carolina, with several key provisions. First, the bill limits inspection fees for building projects, preventing local inspection departments from charging fees or failing inspections if a permit holder cancels a scheduled inspection more than one business day in advance. It also restricts municipalities from implementing more stringent street design and construction standards than those used by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for both municipal and private streets. The bill modifies requirements for pedestrian facilities and roadway improvements in extraterritorial jurisdictions and amends the process for abandoning public street dedications. Additionally, the bill exempts model homes from certain fire protection water supply requirements during construction, makes technical corrections to building code references, and provides limited exemptions for certain construction trades from general contractor licensure requirements. The legislation also creates a new certification process for residential heating and air conditioning equipment changeouts that would allow licensed contractors to self-certify their work without requiring a traditional inspection. Other provisions include clarifying public pool regulations, increasing the formal bidding threshold for public contracts, and making various administrative changes to contractor licensing boards. The bill aims to streamline building and construction processes, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, and provide more flexibility for contractors and developers.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H661