INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
“Dedicated to the growth of Bladen County in compliance with State of North Carolina Building Codes to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of our citizens”.
MATTHEW CHADWICK, DIRECTOR
450 Smith Circle, P O Box 1076
Elizabethtown NC 28337
Phone: (910)862-6780
Fax: (910)862-6932
Office Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Plans Approval & Building Permits until 9:30am M-F
Inspectors available until 9:30am M-F for code and inspection related questions.
FEE SCHEDULE AS OF JULY 1, 2019
NEW BUILDING PERMITS* ELECTRICAL PERMITS*
To 10000 sq. ft. at .15 per sq. ft. New Construction at .35 per amp
Plus .05 per sq. ft. over 10000 sq. ft. Temporary Service Pole at $50.00
Service Change Fee at $50.00
PLUMBING PERMITS* MECHANICAL PERMITS*
First 10 fixture traps at $12.50 per trap First 50 tons at $30.00 per ton
Plus $5.00 per fixture trap over 10 plus $5.00 per ton over 50 tons
Sewer and Water Taps at $50.00
INSULATION PERMITS* FIRE INSPECTION PERMITS*
To 10000 sq. ft. at .06 per sq. ft. SEE EMERGENCY SERVICES’ FEE
Plus .03 per sq. ft. over 10000 sq. ft. SCHEDULE
MOBILE HOME PERMITS* MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS*
Set-up Permit at $60.00 Residential Remodeling Building Permit at $100.00
Electrical Permit at $60.00 Sign Permit at $50.00
Plumbing Permit at $60.00 Moving Permit at $50.00
Mechanical Permit at $60.00 Demolition Permits at $50.00
Daycare or Family Care Permit at $50.00
Alcohol License Permit at $50.00
Swimming Pool Permit at $100.00
Cell Tower Permit at $150.00
County Zoning Permit at $25.00
Re-Roof Commercial Building at $100.00
$3 Per $1000 Construction Cost Minimum $100
Commercial Remodel Building Permit
COUNTY LICENSE FEE EXEMPT
Building Contractor (to $30,000) at $50.00 Farm Buildings (except electrical)
Insulation Contractor at $50.00
A RECALL FEE OF $25.00 PER TRIP WILL BE ASSESSED AFTER THE 2nd INSPECTION TRIP
ALL PERMITS ARE SUBJECT TO DOUBLE FEES IF NOT PURCHASED BEFORE WORK BEGINS