Approving building plans, issuing permits, conducting inspections...we do it all.
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Online Access to Permits: ePermits is an online service that allows Clayton residents to search for permits! It also allows registered contractors to request permits, upload documents, schedule inspections and track results 24 hours a day!
Phone: 919-553-5002
NEW! Inspections Request Line: 919-359-8717 (Leave message by 4 p.m.)
Fax: 919-553-1720
Location: 111 E. Second Street, Clayton, NC 27520
Often, the first step to getting a Building Permit is a Zoning Compliance Permit to ensure the proposed work meets the requirement of the Unified Development Code.
The new combined Building & Zoning Compliance Permit Application has been created to combine the building permit and zoning compliance permit so that review time will be reduced. Zoning must be approved before a building permit can be issued.
For all new construction, commercial and residential, please use the new combined building and zoning compliance application. This form would be used for structural additions, decks, pools (above ground and in-ground), solar panels, detached accessory structures larger than 12 x12, and signs that require footing inspections and/or electrical permits.
If you are applying for a shed that is smaller than 12 x12 with no trade or a fence, you would submit the Zoning Compliance application.
Please read our Inspections Policies & Procedures first - you'll find all the information you need to know about our procedures.
Inspection Checklist (reflects code requirements of the NC Residential Code)
Affidavit of Workers' Compensation Coverage
Building & Zoning Compliance Permit Application **NEW**
Business Services Application
Change of Contractor Application
Conditional Gas Application
Conditional Power Application
Driveway Permit Application
Floodplain Development Permit
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Permit
Owner Exemption Affidavit
Plumbing Irrigation Permit
Procedures for Permits & Inspections for Previously Completed Non-Permitted Work & Work Begun without Permits
Residential Plot Plan Checklist
Tent Permit Application *NEW*
Zoning Compliance Permit
Building Inspections
The Building Inspections Division is responsible for review and approval of building construction plans, issuance of all building permits, and performing compliance inspections of all construction-related activities in accordance with the current North Carolina Building Code. Building Inspections also issues permits for driveway connections to public streets and initiates the forms for electrical load management switches for new construction. The professional staff has certified enforcement officers as well as a permit specialist. Building Inspection's goal is to make inspections within one business of the date requested within the constraints imposed by heavy demand, inclement weather, etc.
If you have questions about our inspections procedure, would like to schedule an inspection, please call 919-553-5002 and ask for Inspections.
Comprehensive List of Fees and Charges
Permit fees are largely comprised of four components - building permit fees, utility connection fees, water and sewer development fees, and transportation development fees. You can view the fees in our Comprehensive List of Fees & Services to estimate your permit cost. There may be small additional fees.
Resources
North Carolina State Building Codes
Johnston County GIS
NC contractor license Look-up: For Plumbing, Heating and Fire, For Electrical Contractors, For General Contractors, Lien Agent Information
Engineering
The Engineering Division is responsible for development plan review, construction administration, State agency permitting, basic design, and a new development utility inspection. Engineering also provides project management for the Town's capital projects - from parks to building to greenways. A division of the Engineering Department is the Geographic Information Service (GIS) component for all of the Public Works Department. Our GIS program relies on cooperation between Engineering, our Electrical Utility, and Planning/Zoning.
Town of Clayton’s Manual of Specifications, Standards and Design