Harnett County, NC Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

030 lays out the sequence permit holders and their agents must follow. Foundation inspection happens after trenches are excavated and forms are set, but before concrete is poured; drilled footings and piles are inspected as installed. Framing inspection comes after all structural framing and rough-in plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling are in place and fire blocking, chimney bracing and vents are installed, but before the structure is enclosed. Poured concrete structural elements are inspected before each pour. Insulation inspection happens before sheet rock or paneling is hung; electrical inspection happens before insulation goes in.

Fireproofing inspection occurs after lathing but before plastering. Final inspection happens after doors are hung and fixtures set, before occupancy, and separately before plumbing, heating, cooling or electrical equipment is put into service. Requests for inspection go to the Inspections Department office or the specific Inspector, who inspects as soon as practicable once the work is actually ready. Concealed work must be uncovered again at the Inspector's request if it was covered before approval. 030(C) also requires anyone building on a street, alley or public-place line to secure a survey of that line before construction proceeds, and makes it the Building Inspector's job to confirm no encroachment.

If an Inspector finds non-compliance at any stage, the permit holder must be notified in writing to correct it, and no additional permits are issued to that party until the correction is made or a timeline is worked out with the Inspector.