Charlotte-Mecklenburg Code Enforcement
Charlotte, NC
Avg Review
24d
Rejection Rate
40%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Charlotte Type I Hood
2018 NC Mechanical Code / NFPA 96Type I hoods per NC Mechanical Code (based on IMC with NC amendments). Exhaust 400 CFM/LF heavy duty. Makeup air required. NC Energy Code applies to kitchen exhaust systems.
Examiner Note: Charlotte-Mecklenburg follows NC Building Code. Show energy code compliance for kitchen HVAC on M-sheets.
Common rejection: Makeup air not shown; NC energy code compliance not documented for kitchen HVAC
Correction: Show makeup air unit on M-1/roof plan. Include NC energy code compliance documentation for kitchen HVAC systems.
Fire Suppression — Charlotte NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / NC Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Charlotte Fire Department reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station at egress. K-class extinguisher within 30 feet.
Examiner Note: Charlotte Fire reviews as part of consolidated review process. No separate fire application required.
Common rejection: UL 300 manufacturer documents not included with plans; gas shutoff not detailed
Correction: Include UL 300 system manufacturer documents with permit application. Show gas shutoff valve and manual pull station on FP-1.
Plumbing — Charlotte Grease Interceptor
2018 NC Plumbing Code / Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities (CMU)Grease interceptor per NC Plumbing Code and CMU requirements. Interceptor sizing per fixture count. 3-comp sink required. CMU may require separate FOG compliance review.
Examiner Note: CMU reviews grease interceptor as part of utility connection permit. Submit grease interceptor details to CMU.
Common rejection: Grease interceptor not reviewed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities; sizing calculations missing
Correction: Submit grease interceptor sizing to CMU. Show interceptor details on P-1 with fixture count and flow rate calculations.
Electrical — Charlotte Kitchen Circuits
2017 NEC w/ NC amendmentsDedicated circuits per appliance. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33. NC amendments to NEC apply.
Examiner Note: Charlotte follows NC amendments to NEC. Standard review process.
Common rejection: GFCI protection not shown on kitchen circuits near water sources
Correction: Add GFCI symbols within 6 feet of water on E-1. Show emergency disconnect location per NEC 422.33.
Health — Charlotte Food Facility
NC GS §130A / Mecklenburg County Health DeptMecklenburg County Health Department reviews food facility plans per NC General Statutes. Handwash, 3-comp sink, smooth surfaces, FRP behind cooking, sealed floors. Separate application required.
Examiner Note: Mecklenburg County Health requires plan review before building permit issuance. Apply concurrently with building permit.
Common rejection: Health dept plan review not submitted; food prep surface specifications incomplete
Correction: Submit food facility plan review to Mecklenburg County Health. Specify all food contact and wall surfaces on A-series sheets.
Structural — Charlotte Wind & Seismic
2018 NC Building Code / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category B for Charlotte. Wind speed 115 mph per ASCE 7. Equipment anchorage for items over 400 lbs. Standard floor loading per NC Building Code. NC-licensed PE required.
Examiner Note: Charlotte follows NC Building Code structural provisions. NC PE stamp required on structural calculations.
Common rejection: Structural calculations not stamped by NC PE; wind load calculations incomplete
Correction: Provide NC PE-stamped structural calculations. Include wind and seismic load analysis per ASCE 7. Show equipment anchorage on S-1.
ADA — Charlotte Accessible Design
2018 NC Building Code Ch. 11 / ADA 2010NC Building Code accessibility provisions based on IBC Chapter 11. Accessible route 36-inch clear. Accessible restroom. NC follows federal ADA closely with some additional state requirements.
Examiner Note: Charlotte reviews accessibility per NC Building Code. Standard ADA compliance expected.
Common rejection: Accessible route not dimensioned on floor plan; restroom accessibility details incomplete
Correction: Show accessible route on A-1 with dimensions. Detail restroom per NC Building Code Ch. 11 with 60-inch turning circle and grab bars.
Egress — Charlotte Exit Requirements
2018 NC Building Code §1006 / §1017NC Building Code egress requirements. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power. Panic hardware for 50+ occupants.
Examiner Note: Charlotte follows standard NC Building Code egress. Ensure occupant load calculation is visible on plans.
Common rejection: Occupant load not calculated on plans; exit sign power source not identified
Correction: Add occupant load calculation on A-1. Show exit signs connected to emergency power on E-1/RCP.