Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Inspections and Permits Department is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Cary by providing for their health, safety and welfare through the effective and efficient administration and enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Code and applicable local ordinances.

Purpose

The department processes permit applications, collects associated fees, reviews construction plans, schedules inspections, tracks permit and inspection data, handles street naming and addressing, inspects for code compliance and enforces minimum housing regulations.

Building Permits Online Tools

• BP Online Main Page
• Online Permit Application
• Schedule and View Inspections

Homeowners Tips for Home Construction Projects – See our advice and tips for things to consider before, during, and after starting that next home improvement project.

If you have specific NC Building Code questions, or if you have an idea for a seminar, please contact:

• Building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans and code related questions - Call Jeph Allen, Development Review Manager at (919) 469-4336 or email at jeph.allen@townofcary.org
• Building inspection questions – Call Doug Beninate, Chief Building Inspector at (919) 469-4345 or email doug.beninate@townofcary.org
• Plumbing and Mechanical inspection questions – Call Phil Rice, Chief Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector at (919) 469-4341or e-mail phil.rice@townofcary.org
• Electrical inspection questions – Call Gerald Harris, Chief Electrical Inspector at (919) 469-4346 or e-mail gerald.harris@townofcary.org

Contact

Russ Overton, P.E., Director
316 N. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 469-4043
(919) 462-3840 (fax)
BuildingSafety@townofcary.org