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.

The Town of Cary offers a single contact number for most of your development needs.

Phone: Dial 311 or (919) 469-4046

• Scheduling an Inspection
• Development Liaison Service
• Application Submission Questions
• Minimum Housing and Zoning Complaints
• General Planning Inquiries

• Building Permits Online
  • Online Permit Application
  • Pay Permit Fees
  • Check Building Permit Review Status
  • Schedule and View Inspections

We are located on the first floor of Town Hall. Visit us from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Town holidays. Park in the free, designated visitor parking spaces in front of Town Hall on Academy Street, on the circular drive off Ambassador Loop, or any level of the parking deck. Once you enter Town Hall we are located near the West entrance.

Our Mission

The department will promote citizen satisfaction by serving as a liaison between local government and the Cary construction community while ensuring that a service-oriented, professional atmosphere is always present. All employees will strive to develop the best building inspection program in the State of North Carolina.

NC Building Code Questions or seminar ideas? Contact us.

Residential Multi-Trade Inspections
Dale Jarman
Chief Residential Multi-Trade Inspector, Interim
(919) 621-6480
dale.jarman@townofcary.org

Building Inspections
Doug Beninate
Chief Building Inspector
(919) 621-6479
doug.beninate@townofcary.org

Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Inspections
Chris Buckheit
Chief Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing Inspector
(919) 244-0572
christopher.buckheit@townofcary.org

Contact

Brian Stark
Assistant Director
Inspections & Permits Department
brian.stark@townofcary.org