How Do I Request An Inspection?

1. In order to request an inspection, you must already have a permit issued.

2. Log in to the Online Permit Center, call the front desk at 919-968-2718, or email your request to permits@townofchapelhill.org to schedule an inspection.

3. Before you call, determine exactly which inspections you need using Section 107 of the 2012 NC Administrative Code. Inspections happen in a specific sequence. Make sure you are requesting the appropriate inspection for your project.

4. Know your permit number and have it on hand.

5. Provide contact information for an adult who will be onsite that can best represent work being performed.

6. On the scheduled inspection day, an inspector will call that morning to provide a 2-hour window in which the inspection will occur.

7. The property must be open or accessible at the time of inspection.

8. Inspectors can only enter occupied homes if someone over 18 is present.

9.Inspection results may be viewed in the Online Permit Center.  

10. If reinspections are required, this process will be repeated.

11. Please visit the Fee Schedule website for information about inspection and reinspection fees.  

Departmental Guidelines

You must use your permit number in all communication with our office. We cannot schedule an inspection without the permit number.

Footings, slabs, and sewer services get first priority and are scheduled for the morning.
We aim to perform every inspection on the day it was scheduled. If we are unable to do so, we will prioritize the inspection for the next available business day.

We conduct inspections specified by Section 107 of the 2012 NC Administrative Code. You may access the NC State Codes here.

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