Raleigh, NC Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

S. 160A-424. The code sets minimum frequencies by occupancy classification: hazardous, institutional, high-rise, assembly with occupant load over 100, residential, group homes, and licensed day care must be inspected every year; industrial and educational occupancies (except public schools) every two years; and business, mercantile, storage, churches/synagogues, and assembly occupancies under 100 occupants every three years, with state-mandated frequencies for certain occupancies superseding this schedule (§ 5-2041(a)). Fees for these inspections and related permits follow the City of Raleigh Fee Schedule maintained by Budget and Management Services and the City Clerk's Office; after the initial inspection, the owner is invoiced and has 30 days to pay before the bill goes past due, and after 60 days of non-payment a 10 percent late fee applies, the account is placed on hold with no further inspections or permits issued, and civil action follows after 90 days (§ 5-2041(b)).

Where a violation notice has been issued and the correction period has expired, the Fire Marshal may conduct a re-inspection and charge a re-inspection fee for visits after 60 days (§ 5-2041(c)). S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (§ 5-2041(d)).