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When permits pertaining to the NC Building Code are required, the company or individual may need a Surety Bond and
an account set up with Mecklenburg County to obtain a permit. The Land Use Bond Form or Land Use Cash Bond Form
is obtainable from our website www.meckpermit.com under forms. Address verification is required for the project(s)
at each site location to identify the location of that particular equipment or temporary structure. Address verifications
may be obtained through our GIS/Addressing business unit.
Depending on the nature of the work, a North Carolina Contractor’s license may be required by the individual or
company acquiring a permit. Any work performed in the electrical, mechanical, or plumbing areas will require those
respective licenses. When the project involves constructing temporary structures (other than tents) larger than 120
square feet, a building permit is required. When the total project value is equal to or exceeds $30,000.00 and involves a
temporary building, a North Carolina licensed general contractor is required to permit and manage the overall project.
If your Special Event has any of the following, we recommend you consult with our office to verify if permits may be
required:
o Sale of merchandise, food, or beverage
o Erection of a tent 400 square feet or larger
o Installation of a stage, bandshell, trailer, portable building or toilet, grandstand, or bleacher for public use
o Placement of a temporary building over 120 square feet
o Using an electrical power source from either private property, public and/or by a generator
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call our Customer Information & Resources Center at 980-3142633 or email at CIRC@Mecklenburgcountync.gov, Charlotte Fire Department at 704-336-2101, or Mecklenburg
County Fire Marshal at 980-314-2633.
Do you plan to have food vendors or serve and prepare food at your Special Event? If so, please review the information
here. This link is to the forms and applications associated with the preparation and distribution of food.
Costs/Benefits:
In looking over the entire Permit, Plan Review, and Inspection process, our goal was to help our customers and
partners in the industry to understand our and their expectations. Created a customer-friendly chart that shows the
active promoting special events and the agencies they will be working with them as they work through the
development and design of their project. Also, provide a problem-solving attitude with meeting all the regulations and
ordinances necessary for code compliance can be achieved in collaboration review.
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