143-138.1. Introduction and instruction of the North Carolina Building Code; posting of written commentaries and interpretations on Department of Insurance Web site.
(a) Prior to the effective date of Code changes pursuant to G.S. 143-138, the State Building Code Council and Department of Insurance shall provide for instructional classes for the various trades affected by the Code. The Department of Insurance shall develop the curriculum for each class but shall consult the affected licensing boards and trade organizations. The curriculum shall include explanations of the rationale and need for each Code amendment or revision. Classes may also be conducted by, on behalf of, or in cooperation with licensing boards, trade associations, and professional societies. The Department of Insurance may charge fees sufficient to recover the costs it incurs under this section. The Council shall ensure that courses are accessible to persons throughout the State.
(b) The Department of Insurance shall post and maintain on that portion of its Web site devoted to the Building Code Council written commentaries and written interpretations made and given by staff to the Council and the Department for each section of the North Carolina Building Code within 10 business days of issuance. (1997-26, s. 6; 2013-118, s. 3.5; 2015-145, s. 6.2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 9 - Building Code Council and Building Code.
§ 143-136 - Building Code Council created; membership, committees.
§ 143-137 - Organization of Council; rules; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs.
§ 143-138 - North Carolina State Building Code.
§ 143-139 - Enforcement of Building Code.
§ 143-139.3 - Inspection of liquified petroleum gas piping systems for residential structures.
§ 143-139.4 - Certain building inspections by State.
§ 143-140 - Hearings before enforcement agencies as to questions under Building Code.
§ 143-140.1 - Alternative design construction and methods; appeals.
§ 143-141 - Appeals to Building Code Council.
§ 143-142 - Further duties of the Building Code Council.
§ 143-143 - Effect on certain existing laws.
§ 143-143.2 - Electric wiring of houses, buildings, and structures.
§ 143-143.3 - Temporary toilet facilities at construction sites.
§ 143-143.4 - Door lock exemption for certain businesses.
§ 143-143.5 - Access to toilets in shopping malls.
§ 143-143.6 - Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2007-82, s2, effective July 1, 2009.
§ 143-143.7 - Elevator safety requirements for certain residential rental accommodations.