09151980HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, SEPTEMBER 15, 1980
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The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, September 15, 1980, in the Commissioners Room, County
Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following
members present: Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy
Collins, and Chairman Jesse Alphin presiding. Vanessa Young,
Assistant Clerk to the Board, and Edward H. McCormick, County Attor-
ney, were also present.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRAYER Commissioner Rudy Collins led the evening prayer.
APPROVAL OF The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting
MINUTES of September 2, 1980, were approved as read.
APPOINTMENTS TO Mr. Fletcher Hubbard, appeared before the Board on behalf of the
JUVENILE TASK Harnett County Juvenile Task Force and recommended that Miss Debra
FORCE Ann Lee, Mr. Bruce Bates, and Lt. Bobby Maynor, be appointed to
serve on this task force. Commissioner Collins made a motion that
Miss Debra Ann Lee of Spring Lake; Mr. Bruce Bates of Erwin; and
Lt. Bobby Maynor of Dunn, be appointed to serve on the Harnett County
Juvenile Task Force for a three year term. Commissioner Shaw sec-
onded the motion and the motion carried.
CBA FUNDS FOR Mr. Fletcher Hubbard, appeared before the Board on behalf of the
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Harnett County Juvenile Task Force and requested upon the recommenda
COUNSELORS tion of the Task Force that the Community -Based Alternative Funds
PROGRAM 4 in the amount of $14,029, which have been allocated to Harnett
County, be used to fund the school attendance counselor's program.
Mr. Hubbard explained to the Commissioners that these funds had
originally been appropriated for the Department of Social Services
Specialized Foster Care Program, but Social Services was unable to
utilize this money; therefore, it was turned back in. Mr. Hubbard
informed the Commissioners that the application for these CBA funds
would have to be turned in to the Division of Youth Services by
October 1, 1980, or the County would lose its appropriation.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion that Mr. Collins, Mr. Brock, and
Mr. Stewart serve on a committee to negotiate with Mrs. Crews and
Mr. Alton Gray to ensure that this is the best possible way to
utilize these funds for the betterment of the Juvenile Programs in
the County. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and the issue
carried.
BUDGET AMENDMENT Virginia Warren, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the
TO BOARD OF Board and requested an amendment to her budget because of the
ELECTIONS increase in costs to print the ballots for the 1980 election.
Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Board of Elections
budget, Code 10- 430 -12, be increased by $1,500. Commissioner
Brock seconded the motion and the motion carried with a unanimous
vote.
RESOLUTION RE: Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney, appeared before the Board
BANGOR PUNTA PRO- of Commissioners; presented and explained to the commissioners the
JECT resolution concerning the Bangor Punta Project. Commissioner
Brock introduced the following resolution which was read aloud:
RESOLUTION APPROVING.THE ISSUANCE BY THE HARNETT COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS INDUST-
RIAL REVENUE BOND (BANGOR PUNTA PROJECT), IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF $1,400,000 TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT FOR BANGOR PUNTA
CORPORATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett:
Section 1. The Board of Commissioners has determined and does hereby
declare as follows:
(a) The Board of Commissioners of The Harnett County Industrial Facilities
and Pollution Control Financing Authority (the "Authority ") met on September 11,
1980, and among other things, took the following action in connection with
the proposed issuance and sale of the Authority's Industrial Revenue Bond
(Bangor Punta Project), in the principal amount of $1,400,000:
1. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of the Loan
Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, by and between the Authority and
Bangor Punta Corporation (the "Company ");
2. approved the form, and authorized the endorsement without recourse
and pledge to Pittsburgh National Bank (the "Purchaser "), of a promissory note
of the Company, dated the date of delivery of the Bond;
3. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of the
Security Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, by and between the Company
and the Authority;
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4. approved the form of a Deed of Trust, dated as of September 1,
1980, from the Company to North Carolina National Bank, as Trustee, for thebenefi
of the Authority;
5. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of an Assignment
and Pledge Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, between the Authority and
the Purchaser, consent to by the Company of Such Trustee;
6. authorized the issuance of the Authority's Industrial Revenue Bond
(Bangor Punta Project), in the principal amount of $1,400,000 and directed the
execution and delivery of said Bond; and
7. approved and authorized the execution and delivery of the Bond Purchase
Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1980, among the Authority, the Purchaser and
the Company, providing for the issuance of the Bond.
(b) The Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett has reviewed the
action taken by the Board of Commissioners of the Authority in connection with the
issuance and sale of the Bond, and has made such other examination and investigation
as it deems necessary and relevant as the basis for the approval set forth herein.
Section 2. Pursuant to and in satisfaction of the requirements of Section
159C -4(d) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners for
the County of Harnett hereby approves the issuance by the Authority of the Authority's
Industrial Revenue Bond (Bangor Punta Project) in the principal amount of $1,400,000.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage
Commissioner Rudy Collins moved the passage of the foregoing resolution
and Commissioner Lloyd Stewart seconded the motion, and the resolution
was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Alphin, Stewart,
Brock, Shaw, and Collins Noes: None
ORDINANCE - Jerry Bullock, Director of Community Development, appeared before the
INSPECTION Board concerning the ordinance for the creation of a county inspection
DEPARTMENT department which had originally been introduced by the Board of Commis-
sioners at its meeting of August 18, 1980. Mr. Bullock informed the
Commissioners that after considering the input and comments he had
received from the citizens at the public hearing on August 18 concerning
this ordinance, he had contacted several surrounding counties and cities
concerning the rules and regulations governing. their inspection depart-
ments. Mr. Bullock continued to explain that after further investiga-
tions of this ordinance, it was his recommendation that the Permit
Fees for the electrical work be changed as follows: HARNETT COUNTY
PERMIT FEE (Electrical)
TYPE
Residential New Construction
OTHER
Three Wire 0 -200 AMP
201 Amp and Above
230 Volt Fixed Appliances
FEE
$25.00
15.00
20.00
3.00
Reconnect, Bulk Barns, Accessory Building
Field Light, Sign Rewire and Etc. 15.00
Service Pole Certification for 1 Year 10.00
Commissioner Brock introduced the following revised ordinance, which
included the schedule of new electrical fees, and the title of which
was read: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ADOPTION, ADMINISTRATION, AND
ENFORCEMENT OF HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED CODES AND ORDINANCES ALONG WITH
THE AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE INSPECTION OFFICIALS
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF REGULATORY CODES BY REFERENCES
1 -1. Enactment Clause. In pursuance of the authority conferred by Article 18,
Chapter': 153A of the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina and other
General Statutes relating to Building Safety and Maintenance, now therefore, the
Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, does ordain and enact into
law the following sections.
1 -2. Scope of Ordinance and Codes. The provisions of this ordinance and of the
the regulatory codes herein adopted shall apply to the following:
(a) The location, design, material, equipment, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair,
maintenance, moving, demolition, removal, use, and occupancy of every building or structure or
any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure;
(b) The installation, erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of plumbing systems
consisting of house sewers, building drains, waste and vent systems, hot and cold water supply
systems, and all fixtures and appurtenances thereof;
(c) The installation,
consisting of heating,
ment and appurtenances
(d) The installation,
appurtenances thereof;
erection, alteration, repair, use and maintenance of mechanical systems,
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, fuel burning equip -
thereof;
erection, alteration, repair, use, and maintenance of electrical systems and
The adoption of this ordinance and the codes herein adopted by reference shall constitute a
resolution within the meaning of G.S. 143 -138 (b) making the regulatory codes herein adopted
applicable to dwellings and out buildings used in connection therewith and to apartment buildings
used exclusively as the residence of not more than two families and commercial buildings.
1 -3. Building Code Adopted. The 1978 edition, as amended of the North Carolina State Building
Code, Volume I, General Construction, as adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and
as amended, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Building
Code of the County of Harnett for safe and stable design, methods of construction, minimum
standards, and uses of materials in buildings or structures hereafter erected, enlarged, altered,
repaired, or otherwise constructed or reconstructed.
1 -4. Plumbing Code Adopted. The 1968 edition, as amended, of the North Carolina Plumbing Code
(North Carolina State Building Code, Volume II, Plumbing) as adopted and published by the North
Carolina Building Code Council and as amended is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set
forth herein as the Plumbing Code of the County of Harnett, North Carolina. This Code is also
applicable to one and two family residences of Harnett County.
1 -5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation Code Adopted. The 1971 edition,
as amended, of the North Carolina Heating -Air Conditioning Code (North Carolina State Building
Code, Volume III, Heating -Air Conditioning) as adopted and published by the North Carolina Building
Code Council and as amended, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as
the Heating Code for the County of Harnett, North Carolina. This Code is also applicable to one
and two family residences of Harnett County.
1 -6. Electrical Code Adopted. The 1978 edition, as amended, of the National Electrical Code
(North Carolina State Building Code, Volume IV, Electrical), adopted by reference to the 1977 edition
of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association as adopted by the
North Carolina Building Code Council and as amended, is hereby adopted by reference as fully as
though set forth herein as the Electrical Code for the County of Harnett, North Carolina.
1 -7. Residential Building Code Adopted. The 1968 edition, as amended, of the North Carolina
Uniform Residential Building Code, as adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council is hereby
adopted by reference as fully as though set forth herein as the Residential Building Code for one
and two family residential buildings in the County of Harnett, North Carolina.
1 -8. Mobile Home Regulations Adopted. The 1972 edition and amendments of the State of North
Carolina Regulations for Mobile Homes, as adopted by the North Carolina Insurance, and as
published by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, are hereby adopted by reference as fully
as though set forth herein as the Regulations for Mobile Homes for the County of Harnett, North
Carolina.
1 -9. Amendments to Codes. Amendments to the regulatory codes adopted by reference herein, which
are from time to time adopted and published by the agencies or organizations referred to herein
shall be effective in the County of Harnett, North Carolina, at the time such amendments are approved
and filed with the County Building Inspector as provided in Section 1 -11.
1 -10. Compliance with Codes.
(a) All buildings or structures which are hereafter constructed, reconstructed, erected, altered,
extended, enlarged, repaired, demolished, or moved shall conform to the requirements, minimum
standards, and other provisions of either the North Carolina State Building Code, Volume I or the
North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code, whichever is applicable, or of both if both are
applicable.
(b) Every building or structure intended for human habitation occupancy or use shall have
plumbing, plumbing systems, or plumbing fixtures installed, constructed, altered, extended, repaired,
or reconstructed in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of
the North Carolina Plumbing Code. (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume II, Plumbing)
(c) All mechanical systems consisting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
systems, fuel burning equipment, and appurtenances shall be installed, erected, altered, repaired,
used, and maintained in accordance with the minimum standards, requirements, and other provisions of
the North Carolina Heating -Air Conditioning- Refrigeration - Ventilation Code (North Carolina State
Building Code, Volume III, Heating -Air Conditioning, etc.).
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(d) All electrical wiring, installations and appurtenances shall be erected, altered, repaired, and
used, maintained in accordance with the minimum standards requirements, and other provisions of the
National Electrical Code, (North Carolina State Building Code, Volume IV, Electrical).
1 -11. Copies of Codes with Director of Inspections. An official copy of each regulatory code
adopted herein, and official copies of all amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the office of
the County Building Inspector. Such copies shall be the official copies of the codes and amendments.
SECTION 2. INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
2 -1. Organization of the Department. The Inspections Department shall consist of a Director of
Inspections and one or more of the following: Deputy Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Building Inspector,
Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector. Housing Inspector, Heating -Air Conditioning Inspector, and
Fire Prevention Inspector, or such of the above positions as may be authorized by the Board of Commis-
sioners. Any inspector may hold one or more titles, and more than one inspector may be assigned the
same title.
2 -1 -1. Legal Requirement. On and after July 1, 1979, no person may engage in code enforcement as
defined in Section 143 -151.8 (a) (3) of the General Statutes of North Carolina unless he holds a cur-
rently valid (a) standard certificate, (b) limited certificate, or (c) probationary certificate
issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board (hereinafter referred to as "the Board',
2 -2. General Duties of Department and Inspectors. It shall be the duty of the Inspections Depart-
ment to enforce all of the provisions of this ordinance and of the state and local regulatory codes
adopted herein, and to make all inspections necessary to determinewhether or not the provisions of the
ordinance and such codes are being met. In addition; it is responsibility of the Inspections
Department to enforce all other ordinances, when specified, adopted as regulatory means.
2 -3. Conflict of Interest. No officier or employee of the Inspections Department shall be
financially interested in furnishing of labor, material, or appliances for the construction, alteration
or maintenance of a building or any part thereof, or in the making of plans or specifications therefore,
unless he is the owner of such buildings. No officer or employee of the Inspections Department shall
engage in any work which is inconsistent with his duties or with the interests of the County of Harnett
or of any city or town in which he has code enforcement responsibilities.
2 -4. Reports and Records. The Inspections Department, and each Inspector, shall keep complete,
permanent, and accurate records in convenient form of all applications received, permits issued,
inspections, and reinspections made, and all other work and activities of the Inspections Department.
Periodic reports shall be submitted to the County Administrator, governing body, and other agencies
of the county, and to such town managers, mayor, governing boards as' may be required.
2 -5. Inspections Procedure.
2 -5 -1. Inspections. The Inspection Department shll inspect all buildings and structures and work
therein for which a permit of any kind has been issued as often as necessary in order to determine
whether the work complies with this ordinance and the appropriate codes.
When deemed necessary by the appropriate inspector, materials, and assemblies may be inspected at the
point of manufacture of fabrication or inspections may be made by approved and recognized inspection
organizations; provided, no approval shall be based upon reports of such organizations unless the
same are in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such organization.
All holders of permits, or their agents, shall notify the Inspections Department and the appropriate
Inspector at each of the following stages of construction so that approval may given before work
is continued:
(a) Foundation Inspection. To be made after trenches are excavated and the necessary reinforcements
and forms are in place, and before concrete is placed. Drilled footings, piles, and similar types
of foundations shall be inspected as installed.
(b) Framing Inspections. To be made after all structural framing is in place and all rough -in of
plumbing and electrical, heating, and cooling systems have been installed, after all fire blocking,
chimney's bracing and vents are installed, but before any of the structure is enclosed or covered.
Poured -in -place concrete structural elements shall be inspected before each pour of any structural
member. -
(c) Insulations Inspection. To be made prior to insulation coverage, i. e., before sheet rock,
paneling, etc., is hung.
(d) Electrical Inspection. To be performed prior to installation of insulation.
(e) Fireproofing Inspection. To be made after all areas required to be protected by fireproofing are
lathed, but before the plastering or other fireproofing is applied.
(f) Final Inspection: To be made after building or structure has all doors hung, fixtures set, and
ready for occupancy, but before the building is occupied. Final inspection for installation or
replacement of any plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical wiring and /or electrical equipment to be mad:,
before such equipment is put into service.
(g) Requirement for Correction of Non - Compliance. Upon inspection of any stage of construction or
installation as mentioned above, should the inspector find the construction or installation not to
beinn compliance with the appropriate codes governing such work, the permit holder shall be notified
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to make the necessary corrections to comply with said codes. Failure to comply with the inspector's
written orders shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. The owner of such building or structure
shall be notified of any failure to comply with the inspector's order. Additional permits (requested
by a person, firm, or corporation, possessing a correction notice) shall not be issued until
such corrections have been made, or a reasonable length of time has been coordinated between the permit
holder and the appropriate inspector to make such correction.
2 -5 -2. Call for Inspection. Request for inspections may be made to the office of the Inspections
Department or to the appropriate Inspector. The Inspections Department shall make inspections as
soon as practicable after request is made therefore, provided such work is ready for inspection at
the time the request is made.
Reinspection may be made at the convenience of the Inspector. No work shall be inspected until it is
in proper and completed condition ready for inspection. All work which has been concealed before
the inspection and approval shall be uncovered at the request of the Inspector and placed in condition
for proper inspection. Approval or rejection of the work shall be furnished by the appropriate Inspect-
or in the form of a notice posted on the building or given to the permit holder or his agent. Failure
to call for inspection or proceeding without approval at each stage of construction shall be deemed
a violation of this ordinance.
2 -5 -3. Street or Alley Lines. Where the applicant for a permit proposes to erect any building or
structure on the line of any street, alley, or other public place, he shall secure a survey of the
line of such street, alley or other public place, adjacent to the property upon which such building
or structure is to be erected before proceeding with the construction of such building or structure.
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to see that the building does not encroach upon such
street, alley, or other public place.
2 -5. Certificate of Occupancy. No new building or part thereof shall be occupied, and no addition
or enlargement of any existing building shall be occupied, and no existing building after being
altered or moved shall be occupied, and no change of occupancy shall be made in any existing building
or part thereof, until the Inspections Department has issued a certificate of Occupancy therefore.
A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions of a building which may
safely be occupied prior to final completion and occupancy of the entire building. Application for
certificate of occupancy may be made by the owner or his agent after all final inspections have been
made for new buildings, or, in the case of existing buildings, after supplying the information and
data necessary to determine compliance with this ordinance, the appropriate regulatory codes and
the zoning ordinance for the occupancy intended. The Inspections Department shall issue a Certificate
of Occupancy when, after examination and inspection, it is found that the building in all respects
conforms to the provisions of this ordinance, and the regulatory codes.
2 -6. Oversight Not to Legalize Violation. No oversight or dereliction of duty on the party of any
Inspector or other official or employee of the Inspections Department shall be deemed to legalize the
violation of any provision of this ordinance or any provision of any regulatory codes herein adopted.
2 -7. Powers of Inspection Officials.
2 -7 -1. Authority. Inspectors are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to enforce
all the provisions of this ordinance and the regulatory codes herein adopted.
2 -7 -2. Right -of- Entry. Inspectors shall have the right -of -entry on any premises within the juris-
diction of the regulatory codes herein adopted at reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection or
enforcement of the requirements of this ordinance and the regulatory codes, upon presentation of proper
credentials.
2 -7 -3. Stop Orders. Whenever any building or structure or part thereof is being demolished, con-
structed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired in a hazardous manner, or in substantial violation of
any provisions of this ordinance or any other Harnett County ordinance, or in violation of any
provisions of any regulatory code herein adopted, or in violation of the terms of the permit or
permits issued therefore, or in such manner as to endanger life or property, the appropriate Inspector
may order the specific part of such work which is in violation or presents a hazard to be immediately
stopped. Such order shall be in writing or directed to the person doing the work, and shall state
the specific work to be stopped, the specific reasons therefore and the conditions under which the
work may be resumed.
SECTION 3. ENFORCEMENT
3 -1. Registration of Contractors. Every person carrying on the business of building contractor,
plumbing contractor, heating -air conditioning contractor, electrical contractor or insulation
contractor, within the County of Harnett, shall register at the office of the Inspections Department,
giving name, place of business, and State or County license number.
3 -la. License Required. All contractors performing work which requires a permit or an inspection
must be licensed to do such work. License issued by the State of North Carolina will suffice for
such work in Harnett County. Where the State of North Carolina does not license a particular type
of work, then the County Inspections Department may, through administrative means, license a
contractor for a particular type of work such as insulation installation. Such license shall be
issued in accordance with the Harnett County Ordinance which establishes fees and permits requirements
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3-2. Bond Required of Contractors. Every person required to register at the office of the Inspect-
ions Department under the preceding section shall give a good and sufficient bond in the sum of
one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be approved by the county attorney and the attorney representing any
city of town participating in this ordiance conditioned upon faithful perfo utance of duty in doing
any work which he may have contracted to do, and to indemnify Harnett County against loss in any
manner whatsoever for any unskillful or negligent work or conduct in the performance of the duties
imposed by the provisions of this ordinance or any regulatory code herein adopted, or any damage to
any utility lines, streets, or sidewalks.in Harnett County or in any -city or town participating in
this ordinance, or for the defective or improper material in such work, or for any damage which may
accrue to any person by reason of any default of the contractor for the payment of an inspection or
other fees required by this ordinance.
3 -3. Permits Required.
3 -3 -1. Building Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the construction, reconstruction,
alteration, repair, removal, or demolition of any building or other structure, or any part thereof,
without a written permit therefore from /the Building Inspector; provided, however, that no building
permit shall be required for work the total cost of which does not exceed $1,000 and which does not
involve any change of the structural parts of the stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other
means of egress of the building or the structure in question. In cases where additional sewage will
be created and the building will not be connected to a public sewage system, no permit will be
issued until the owner receives a Certificate of Approval of his proposed method of sewage disposal
from the County Health Department.
3-3-2. Plumbing Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation or extension of
any plumbing system without a written permit therefore from the Plumbing Inspector; provided,
however, no permit shall be required for minor repairs or replacement on the house side of a trap to
an installed system of the plumbing if such repairs or replacements do not disrupt the original
water supply or the waste or ventilation systems.
Incases where the building will not be connected to a public sewage system, no permit will be
issued until the owner receives a certificate of approval of his proposed method of sewage disposal
from the. County Health Department.
3 -3 -3. Heating -Air Conditioning Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation,
extension, or alteration of any heating or cooling equipment systems without a written permit from the
Heating -Air Conditioning Inspector.
3 -3 -4. Electrical Permit. No person shall commence or proceed with the installation, extension,
or lateration of any electrical wiring without a written permit therefore from the Electrical Inspector
provided, however, no permit shall be required for the electrical wiring, devices, appliances, and
equipment installed by or for an electrical public utility corporation for the use of such corporation
in the generation, transmission, distribution, or metering of electrical energy, or for the use of
such corporation in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence.
3 -4. Application for Permit. Written application shall be made for all permits required by this
ordinance, and shall be made-on forms provided by the Inspections Department. Such application.shall
be made by the owner of the building or structure affected or by his authorized agent or representa-
tive and must be submitted in accordance with the Harnett County Ordinance which established fees
and permits requirements.
3 -5. Plans and Specifications. Detailed plans and specifications shall accompany each application
for permit when the estimated total cost of building or structure is in excess of $30,000 and for
any other building or structure where plans and specifications are deemed necessary by the appropriate
Inspector in order for him to determine whether the proposed work complies with the appropriate.regula-
tory codes. Plans shall be drawn to scale with sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent
of the work proposed, and the plans and specifications together shall contain information sufficient
to indicate that the work proposed will conform to the provisions of this ordinance and the
appropriate regulatory codes.
Where plans and specifications are required, a copy of the same shall be kept at the work site until all
authorized operations have been completed and approved by the appropriate Inspector.
3 -6. Limitations on Issuance of Permits.
3 -6 -1. No permit shall be issued for any building or structure
General Statute of North Carolina applicable to Harnett County,
code herein adopted.
3 -6 -2. No permit shall be issued unless the required plans and
name and address of the author thereof.
that would be in violation of any
this ordinance, or other regulatory
specification are identified by the
3 -6 -3. If the General Statutes of North Carolina require that plans for certain type of work be
prepared only by a registered architect or registered engineer, no peciuit may be issued unless the
plans and specifications bear the North Carolina seal of a registered architect or registered engineer.
If a provision of the Gneral Statutes of North Carolina or of any ordinance requires that the work
be done by a licensed specialty contractor of any king, no permit for the work may be issued unless
the work is to be performed by such a duly licensed contractor.
3 -7. Issuance of Permits. When proper application for a permit has been made, and the appropriate
Inspector is satisfied that the application and the proposed work comply with the provisions of this
ordinance and the appropriate regulatory codes, he shall issue such permits, upon payments of the
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3 -8 Revocation of Permits. The appropriate Inspector may revoke and require the return of any
permit holder in writing stating the reason for such revocation. Permits shall be revoked for any
material departure from the approval application, plans, or specifications; for refusal or failure
to comply with proper orders of the Inspectors; for refusal or failure to comply with requirements
of this ordinance and any applicable state or local laws or for false statements or misrepresentations
made in securing such permit.
3 -9. Time Limitations on Validity of Permits. All permits issued under this ordinance shall expire by
limitation six (6) months after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the permit has not
commenced. If after commencement, the work is discontinued for a period of twelve (12) months, the
permit therefore shall immediately expire. No work authorized by an permit which has expired shall
thereafter be performed until a new permit therefore has been secured.
3 -10. Changes in Work. After a permit has been issued, no change or deviations from the terms of the
application, plans, and specifications, or the permit; except where such changes or deviations are
clearly permissible under the state building code, shall be made until specific written approval of such
changes or deviations has been obtained from the appropriate Inspector.
3 -11. Permit Fees. Fees for permits shall be based upon the total estimated cost of the proposed
work, including all subcontracts,if any, but in no case shall the total estimated cost be less than
the market value of similar completed work in the same or similar location as determined by the
appropriate Inspector or Inspectors. Failure to obtain permits at the proper time will cause the
fees charged to be doubled. SEE FEE SCHEDULE
SECTION 4. CONDEMNATION, REPAIR, AND DEMOLITION OR UNSAFE BUILDINGS
4 -1. Periodic Inspection. The Inspections Department shall make such periodic inspections as the
Board of County Commissioners shall direct, by ordinance or otherwise, for unsafe, insanitary, or
otherwise hazardous and unlawful conditions in structures within their territorial jurisdiction. In
addition it shall make such other inspections as may be required when it has reason to believe that
such conditions may exist in a particular structure. In exercising this power, members of the
Department shall have a right to enter on any premises within the jurisdiction of the Department at all
reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection or other enforcement action, upon presentation of
proper credentials.
4 -2. Defects in Buildings to be Corrected. Whenever a local inspector finds any defects in a
building, or finds that said building has not been constructed in accordance with the applicable state
and local laws, or that a building because of its condition is dangerous or contains fire hazardous
conditions, it shall be his duty to notify the owner or occupant of the building of its defects,
hazardous conditions, or failure to comply with law. The owner or the owners of the contents shall
immediately remedy defects, hazardous conditions, or violations of law in the property he owns.
4 -3. Unsafe Buildings Condemned. Every building which shall appear to the inspector to be
especially dangerous to life because of its liability to fire or because of bad condition of walls,
overloaded floors, defective construction, decay, unsafe wiring or heating system, inadequate means
of egress, or other causes, shall be held to be unsafe, and the inspector shall affix a notice of the
dangerous character of the structure to a conspicuous place on the exterior wall of said building.
4 -4 Removing Notice From Condemned Building. If any person shall remove any notice which has
been affixed to any building or structures by a local inspector of Harnett County which notice shall
state the dangerous character of the building or structure, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
4 -5. Action in Event of Failure to Take Corrective Action. If the owner of a building or structure
which has been condemned as unsafe pursuant to G. S. 153A -366 shall fail promptly to take corrective
action, the local inspector shall give such owner written notice, by certified or registered mail to the
last known address of the owner or by personal service, (a) that said building or structure is in such
a condition as appears to constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health, or
other property; (b) that a hearing will be held before the inspector at a designated place and time,
which time shall be not less than ten days after the date of such notice, at which hearing the owner
shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining
to the matter, and (c) that following the hearing, the inspector may issue such order to repair, close,
vacate, or demolish the building or structures as appears appropriate. If the name or whereabouts of the
owner cannot after due diligence be discovered, such notice shall be considered properly and adequately
served if a copy thereof is posted on the outside of the building or structure in question at least ten
days prior to the hearing and a notice of the hearing published in a newspaper having general circula-
tion in the county at least once and at least one week prior to the hearing.
4 -6. Order to Take Corrective Action. If, upon a hearing held pursuant to the notice prescribed
in G. S. 153A -368, the inspector shall find that the building or structure is in such condition as to
constitute a fire or safety hazard or to be dangerous to life, health, or other property, he shall
make an order in writing, directed to the owner of such building or structure, requiring the owner to
remedy such conditions by repairing, closing, vacating, or demolishing the building or structure or
taking such other steps as may be necessary, within such period, not less than sixty days, as theinspec
or may prescribe.
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4 -7. Appeal Finality of:0rder If:Not- Appealed.. Any owner who has received an order under G. S. 153A-
369 (part 4 -6. above) right of appeal from such order to the county governing board, provided notice
of such appeal is given in writing to the inspector and to the clerk as agent of the governing board,
within ten days following issuance of the order. In the absence of such an appeal, the order of the
inspector shall be final. The governing board shall, on receipt of an appeal, hear the same within
a reasonable time and take such action to affirm, or revoke the order as :_it.deems reasonable and
proper:
4 -8. Failure to Comply with Order. If the owner of a building or structure fails to comply with an
order issued pursuant to G. S. 153A -369 from which no appeal has been taken, or fails to comply with
an order of the county governing board following an appeal, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
shall be punished in the discretion of the court.
SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT OF A HOUSING CODE.
5 -1. Duty of the Inspections Department. The Inspections Department shall be responsible for the
enforcement of any ordinance or codes adopted by the County Board of Commissioners relating to the
repair, closing, and demolition of dwelling unfit for human habitation, pursuant to Article 19,
Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
SECTION 6. ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE DATE.'
6 -1. The effective date of this ordinance shall be January 1, 1981.
HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEES
(Building)
Type Fee
A. Residential
$1,000 to $5,000 $10.
$5,001 to $10,000 $25.
$10,001 and Above $25. and $2.50 per thousand
B. Non - Residential
$1,000 to $10,000
$10,000 to $25,000
Cost =C Fee =F
$25,001 to $300,000
$300,001 to $500,000
$500,001 and Above
$25
$50
F = C x .0035
F = 1050 + C - $300,000 x .003
F = 1650 + C - $500,000 x .00275
C. Maximum Fee = $3,025
Re- Inspection = $10
D. Re- Inspection is a inspection made on a job that the work is not ready for that inspection.
HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEE
(PLUMBING)
Type
Minimum Fee
or
First Bathroom Group Consisting of
Water Closet, Lavatory, and Tub or
Shower
All Other and Additional Fixtures
Type
Refer to Volume II of
North Carolina Plumbing Code
Chapter 13 -4
Reinspection: $10.
Fee
$25
$2.50 per Fixture Type
HARNETT COUNTY PERMIT FEE
(Electrical)
Type Fee
Residential: New Construction $25
OTHER
Three Wire
0 - 200 Amp $15
201 Amp and Above $20
230 Volts Fixed Appliances
$3
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any staff employee, participant, or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex or age.
We will continue to consider applicants who are ex- offenders, based on the
nature of their conviction, the date it occurred, the relationship of the
offense to the job in question and the applicant's job qualifications.
Finally, it shall continue to be our policy to comply with the Vocational
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 503 and 504, which require that
contractors, who contract with the government for goods or services of twenty-
five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more formulate Affirmative Action programs
for handicapped persons and consider them for positions for which they are
qualified.
This policy shall be incorporated into all phases of our personnel rules.
IMPLEMENTATION
Joseph D. Lucas shall be the Affirmative Action Office, James L. Kiser
shall be the Affirmative Action Staff Officer. They shall be responsible for:
(1) Implementing and communicating the plan.
(2) Periodically reviewing the plan, placing special emphasis on the
results achieved.
(3) Preparing workforce breakdowns every six months. This report shall
include information relating to recent promotions and hirings,
according to race, sex, and national origin.
(4) Receiving and investigating rumors or complaints of discrimination
from other employees
(5) Aiding the personnel director in preparing job descriptions for
each position and distributing the descriptions to employees upon
hiring.
(6) Posting his name, location, hours, and phone number in one or more
public areas
(7) Mr. Lucas and Mr. Kiser can be contacted at 104 N. First Street in
the lower level of the Farm Bureau Building in the office of the
Harnett County Department of Human Resources - Manpower, Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mr. Lucas and -
Mr. Kiser may be contacted by telephone by calling either 893 -5024 or
893- 8295.
BROAD PERSONNEL GOALS
As a by- product of the Harnett County Department of Human Resources -
Manpower's affirmative action efforts, it is our goal that staff will represent
major sectors of the County's population as a whole. It is also our goal that
participants will represent major sectors of the County's unemployed popula-
tion in proportion to their percentages in the County's unemployed population
as a whole.
This plan will be used as an augmentation tool to further the Harnett
County Department of Human Resources- Manpower's positive attitudes toward
and commitment to reducing barriers to employment, and to assure equal
opportunity employment.
DEVELOPED AND UNDERDEVELOPED AREAS
Developed Areas:
1. In keeping with current participation goals both racial minority
and female.staff goals have been surpassed for the record year.
2. Participant breakdowns of racial minorities and females also
equal or surpass affirmative action goals for the second year.
3. Professional and administrative staff positions are currently repre-
sented by minorities for the second year.
4. Black males are represented with the current staff for the second
year.
5. Minorities are represented in one of the five management positions.
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6. Handicapped individuals participation has increased for the second consecutive
year.
7. The handicapped are now represented on the current staff.
8. Liaison has been established for two years by the Director, with Local
Colleges, Technical Institutions, and High Schools for the purpose of
recruitment.
Underdeveloped Areas:
1. The handicapped need better representation in participant slots.
SPECIFIC GOALS AND TIMETABLES
Objective:
To recruit handicapped, female and minority male applicants from learning institutions
to assure qualified minority applicants learn first hand of equitable staff job
opportunities.
Goal:
Continue established recruitment liaison with Central Carolina Technical College,
Wake Technical Institute, Campbell College, Western Harnett High School, and
Central Harnett High School within FY 81.
Timetable:
Liaison to be continued with FY 81 with all schools cited. Our primary goal will be
to obtain five minority applications annually from each institution.
Objective:
To increase representation of the handicapped, minorities and women in technical/
professional positions and all position, career or trainee, leading to management
responsibilities consistent with merit principles.
Goal:
Review work assignments and promotion patterns to identify and eliminate any factors
which discriminate against equality or better skilled women, handicapped or
minority employees.
Timetable:
Establish fitness evaluation procedures during first six months of FY 81 and conduct
one review per staff employee during the remaining six months of FY 81.
Objective:
To further increase the participation rate of the handicapped in participant slots.
Goal:
To increase last year's participation rate for handicapped CETA enrollees from 5% to
6 %.
Timetable:
To be accomplished within FY 80 and maintained at least at the 5% level each
succeeding year.
DISSEMINATION OF POLICY AND PLAN
In order to make our staff employees and participants aware of our non-
discriminatory policy and to acquaint them with this Affirmative Action Plan, the
following steps shall be taken:
1. All present and new staff employees shall have access to a copy of the
Affirmative Action Plan, and have same explained to them.
2. View copies shall be available to applicants and participants in the Harnett
County Department of Human Resources -- Manpower Office
3. Participants shall receive an orientation and policies which include the
name of Affirmative Action Officer, office hours, and phone number.
4. All recruitment sources shall be notified and shall have access to a copy
of the plan.
5. Department heads and supervisors shall be responsible for helping to meet
the goals of the policy.
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ADJOURNMENT
6. The policy and related information shall be a part of office publica-
tion and posted on bulletin boards.
7._ "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" posters shall be posted in
those areas most accessible for public viewing.
RECRUITMENT AND NOTICE OF JOB VACANCIES
Notice of staff job vacancies will be regularly advertised in the following
manner:
1. Office bulletin board in the Harnett County Department of Human
Resources- Manpower.
2. N. C. Job Service Office.
3. One or more local newspapers.
Notice of participant job vacancies will be advertised in the following
manner:
1. Office bulletin board in the Harnett County Department of Human
Resources- Manpower
2. N. C. Job Service Office
These ads will run for a period of one to five working days prior to the
scheduling of any application cutoff dates, interviews, tests, or other hiring
procedures. Qualification standards will call for the minimum education for
experience or experience for education will be accepted.
All ads shall include the phrase, "An Equal Opportunity Employer" and
shall avoid any reference to male or female in listing job requirements.
SELECTION AND HIRING
Hiring standards, including job application forms shall ensure that
the information requested is job related and non - discriminatory. The phrase,
"An Equal Opportunity Employer" will be included on the job application form.
Staff applicants will be informed as to whether or not they have received
the staff position for which they applied and the reasons for non - selection
where applicable.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
An applicant or employee, whether staff or participant, who feels that
he or she has been discriminated against because of either race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical handicap or because due
process has been denied them, may file a complaint with the Affirmative Action
Officer. Any such complaint must be filed within thirty calendar days of the
alleged incident of discrimination.
The Affirmative Action Officer will be responsible for conducting a
fair and impartial investigation and making a finding of fact to allintereste
parties. If the complaint is not resolved; the Affirmative Action Office shal
then make a recommendation regarding the complaint and based upon the
investigation to the County Manager who shall be responsible for a final
determination in this matter. Should complainant so request in writing,
an appeal in the form of a hearing shall be granted. The Affirmative Action
Officer shall be, responsible for convening and establishing fair hearing
procedures.
CETA program applicants, clients and.public /private agencies will adhere
to the "Complaint Policy and Procedure /Guidelines" as presented in the most
current CETA Project Operator's Manual available.
There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners meeting of September 15, 1980, duly adjourned at
8:55 p.m.
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