***Please see the bottom portion of this page for answers to frequently asked questions.***
FOR INSPECTION REQUESTS - please call or email:
(336) 475-4252 or john.alexander@thomasville-nc.gov
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Our Purpose
The department's purpose is to serve the City of Thomasville by protecting the public's health, safety, and general welfare. This protection is provided through the enforcement of the technical codes and the General Statues set forth by the State of North Carolina, as well as, Thomasville's Code of Ordinances. It is our goal to enforce these codes in a professional manner and provide knowledge and understanding to contractors and citizens of Thomasville. In addition, we accept plans for review and issuance of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits for new construction, additions to existing structures, and alterations to existing structures. The department also issues permits for demolition, storage buildings, signs, and swimming pools.
Office Information
The office staff works from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and inspectors work from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please be advised the department is closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (daily). If you would like to speak to an inspector, please call or come to our office during the hours of 8-9 AM or 1-2 PM. They are available to answer your questions and lend assistance during those in-office hours.
FOR:
* INSPECTION REQUESTS - call or email: (336) 475-4252 or john.alexander@thomasville-nc.gov
* PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS - call or email: (336) 475-4249 or tamara.lebow@thomasville-nc.gov
Mailing Address:
City of Thomasville, Planning & Inspections Dept.
PO Box 368, Thomasville, NC 27360
Physical Address:
City of Thomasville, Planning & Inspections Dept. (located on the 2nd floor)
10 Salem Street, Thomasville, NC 27360
Planning & Inspections Staff:
Chuck George, Planning & Zoning Administrator
(336) 475-4255 or chuck.george@thomasville-nc.gov
Tamara Lebow, Permits / Office Administrator
(336) 475-4249 or tamara.lebow@thomasville-nc.gov
Matt Tow, Commercial Building / Plumbing Inspector
(336) 475-4253 or matt.tow@thomasville-nc.gov
Eddie Cranford, Electrical / Residential Inspector
(336) 475-4202 or julian.cranford@thomasville-nc.gov
John Alexander, Mechanical / Residential Inspector
(336) 475-4252 or john.alexander@thomasville-nc.gov
Josh Parks, Minimum Housing Inspector / Code Enforcement
(336) 475-4212 or joshua.parks@thomasville-nc.gov
Randall Markham, Minimum Housing Inspector / Code Enforcement
(336) 475-4251 or michael.markham@thomasville-nc.gov
It is strongly recommended that you contact our department (to verify the need for a permit) before any building, demolition, remodeling or renovations of any type begins, as to avoid any penalties for not pulling necessary and proper permits.
Building Permits
A building permit can be applied for online (by clicking the underlined link below), but it must have a completed application attached at the end of your request. You can request a stand alone permit for: plumbing, mechanical* or electrical trades by telephone or by going online (through the following link --->) > Building Permit <
To add your subcontractor permit request to an existing building permit, please call or email the permit technician (tamara.lebow@thomasville-nc.gov), with the scope of your work. Your permit information will then be emailed to you along with steps on how to pay for the permit, request an inspection*, or how to view the inspection results.
***Please note that you will not need to create a login in order to access the Building Permit page above.***
Also you can come into our office to obtain your permits, as well as pay by check or cash. If you prefer to pay by credit card, there is access to a computer in our reception area.
Click here for a list of downloadable forms.
(PLEASE READ) - *Mechanical permits (w/electrical) - for these permits, (DO NOT submit two separate permits online)! Simply add a note to indicate the electrical contractor.***
Inspections
Inspections can be scheduled online (through the Building Permit link above), provided the permit has been both paid for and released in our system. You will need to have both your permit number and PIN number, in order to schedule the inspection. *Please be advised leaving a voicemail does NOT guarantee a scheduled inspection.*
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