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Lincoln County, NC Code Violation Reporting: How to Report (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Business-hours contact: Fire Marshal's office, 704-736-8516
After-hours contact: County Communications, 704-736-0282
Active emergency: Call 911
Business hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Required info: Name, address, phone, location, problem type
Record keeping: Written record kept, § 95.163

Summary

Unincorporated Lincoln County routes fire code and hazard complaints through the Fire Marshal's office at 704-736-8516 during business hours, and to the County Communications Center's non-emergency line, 704-736-0282, after hours or on a county holiday. § 95.161 sets the reporting channels; § 95.162 lists what a complaint must contain.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Lincoln County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

§ 95.161 HOW TO REPORT A HAZARD OR VIOLATION. ... (A) A hazard or violation pursuant to this chapter may be reported at any time. (B) During normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m), a report of a hazard or violation may be made to the Fire Marshal's office by contacting 704-736-8516. (C) After the normal business hours of the Fire Marshal's office (or during a county holiday), a report of a hazard or violation may be made to the County Communications Center by contacting its non-emergency line at 704-736-0282. (D) A report of an active fire or emergency should be made by dialing 911. ... § 95.162 REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR COMPLAINTS. Any complaint of a hazard or violation under this chapter is required to contain the following information for the complaint to be processed: (A) The name of the person filing the complaint; (B) The address and telephone number of the person filing the complaint; (C) The location of the hazard or violation; and (D) The type of problem, hazard, or violation.

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Full Breakdown

161. , a report goes to the Fire Marshal's office at 704-736-8516. After hours, or on a county holiday, it goes to the County Communications Center's non-emergency line at 704-736-0282. 160 frames the whole article: the Fire Marshal's office responds to complaints about life safety hazards, illegal burning, and other fire code or fire ordinance violations countywide.

Violations & Fines

There is no separate penalty for reporting; § 95.162 requires a complaint to include the complainant's name, address, and phone number, the hazard's location, and the type of problem before the Fire Marshal's office will process it. A complaint missing that information can be sent back for completion before it is investigated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report a fire hazard in unincorporated Lincoln County?

During business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call the Fire Marshal's office at 704-736-8516. After hours or on a county holiday, call the County Communications Center's non-emergency line, 704-736-0282. An active fire or emergency always goes to 911.

Can I report a hazard anonymously?

§ 95.162 lists the information a complaint must contain to be processed: the complainant's name, address, telephone number, the location of the hazard, and the type of problem or violation involved. The code does not describe an anonymous-reporting alternative, so that information is required before the Fire Marshal's office will investigate.

What happens after I file a complaint?

§ 95.163 requires the Fire Marshal's office to keep a written record of every complaint and the investigation that follows, with a report noting any violations or hazards found and the action taken, so the file stays on record after the case closes.

Sources & Official References

[1]Lincoln County Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing)

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