Building Inspections

• Appendix 1: Energy Efficiency Certificate
• Appendix 3A: Air Sealing Visual Inspection
• Appendix 3B: Air Sealing Test Option
• Appendix 4: Additional Voluntary Criteria for Increase Energy Efficiency
• Appendix 5: HVAC Statement of Compliance
• Appendix M: Wood Decks
• Appendix V: Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Policy
• Catawba County Policy/Procedures for Building Inspections
• Component/Element Designer Inspection Form
• Fixture and Stocking Policy
• Flooded structure Demo & Cleanup guidelines
• Flooded Structure Inspection Process
• Guidelines for Handling Water Damaged Electrical Equipment
• Manufactured Buildings – Damage Repair
• Reconstruction Guidelines for Flooded Structures
• Requirements for Phased Construction Permits
• Requirements for Temporary Utility Connections
• Safety Inspection
• Temporary Electric Power Procedure for Flooded structures

• Building Inspections Fee Schedule

• Building Permit Contractor Information
• Building Permit Inspections
• Inspection Assignment Tracking
• Inspection Assignment Tracking Report for Mobile Users
• Issued Building Permits
• Monthly Reports
• Yearly Reports

The following links provide information for permits and inspections. You do not need an account to view or search for record information. For more search options, click Reports (above).

Permit Detail Search: Search permit and inspection records based on the permit number.

Contractor Search: Search permit and inspection records based on the contractor's name.

To schedule an inspection, contact the Permit Center at permitapps@catawbacountync.gov or 828-465-8399 (leave a message). Please include the permit number or street address of the project, the inspection type, and the desired date for the inspection in the message.

Inspections are scheduled for the following workday. Once that day is booked, inspections are scheduled for the next available workday.

• Online Payment System

• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms/Detectors
• Commercial Code Span Chart
• Electrical Contractors Board
• General Contractors Board
• North Carolina Electrical Code, 2014 Edition
• Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors Board
• Refrigeration Contractors Board
• Residential Code Span Chart
• State Building Codes