Raleigh Inspections Department
Raleigh, NC
Avg Review
22d
Rejection Rate
38%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Raleigh Type I Hood
2018 NC Mechanical Code / NFPA 96Type I hoods per NC Mechanical Code. Same as Charlotte (NC Building Code statewide). Exhaust 400 CFM/LF. Makeup air required. NC Energy Code applies.
Examiner Note: Raleigh follows NC Building Code. Electronic submittal preferred. Standard NC mechanical review.
Common rejection: Makeup air not shown; NC energy code compliance missing
Correction: Show makeup air on roof plan. Include NC energy code compliance for kitchen HVAC.
Fire Suppression — Raleigh NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / NC Fire CodeUL 300 suppression for Type I hoods. Raleigh Fire reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station.
Examiner Note: Raleigh Fire reviews as part of building permit. Standard process.
Common rejection: UL 300 documents missing; fire suppression plan incomplete
Correction: Include UL 300 manufacturer documents. Show suppression system on FP-1.
Plumbing — Raleigh Grease Interceptor
2018 NC Plumbing Code / Raleigh Public UtilitiesGrease interceptor per NC Plumbing Code. Raleigh Public Utilities may review FOG. 3-comp sink. Handwash within 25 feet.
Examiner Note: Raleigh Public Utilities reviews interceptor as part of utility connection. Submit with building permit.
Common rejection: Interceptor sizing missing; utility connection review not initiated
Correction: Show interceptor sizing per NC Plumbing Code on P-1. Submit to Raleigh Public Utilities.
Electrical — Raleigh Kitchen Circuits
2017 NEC w/ NC amendmentsNEC with NC amendments. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect. NC electrical license required.
Examiner Note: Raleigh follows NC NEC amendments. Standard review.
Common rejection: GFCI not shown; NC electrical license not on application
Correction: Add GFCI within 6 feet of water on E-1. Include NC electrical license on application.
Health — Raleigh Food Facility
NC GS §130A / Wake County Environmental HealthWake County Environmental Health reviews food facility plans. Handwash, 3-comp sink, FRP, sealed floors. Separate health review.
Examiner Note: Wake County EH requires separate plan review. Apply concurrently with building permit.
Common rejection: Health review not submitted; food facility specs incomplete
Correction: Submit food facility plan to Wake County Environmental Health. Specify finishes on A-series sheets.
Structural — Raleigh Loads
2018 NC Building Code / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category B. Wind speed 115 mph. Equipment anchorage. NC PE required.
Examiner Note: Raleigh follows NC Building Code structural. NC PE stamp required.
Common rejection: NC PE stamp missing; wind load calculations incomplete
Correction: Provide NC PE-stamped calculations. Include wind loads per ASCE 7.
ADA — Raleigh Accessible Design
2018 NC Building Code Ch. 11 / ADA 2010NC Building Code accessibility. Standard ADA compliance. Accessible route, restroom.
Examiner Note: Raleigh follows NC Building Code/ADA. Standard review.
Common rejection: Accessible route not shown on plans
Correction: Show accessible route on A-1. Detail restroom per NC Building Code Ch. 11.
Egress — Raleigh Exit Requirements
2018 NC Building Code §1006 / §1017NC Building Code egress. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power.
Examiner Note: Raleigh follows standard NC Building Code egress.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; travel distance not shown
Correction: Add occupant load on A-1. Show travel distance on egress plan.