When is a permit required for improvements to a commercial building?

Permits are always require for improvements to commercial buildings unless the scope of work meets the following exclusions - See North Carolina General Statute 143-138 b(16) for exclusions for lighting fixtures and electrical devices. Water heaters are addressed in North Carolina General Statute 143-138 Section (b10).

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1. Can I request a framing inspection before obtaining trade rough-in inspections?
2. Can a tenant in a commercial building remodel a space without a general contractor’s license or sealed drawings?
3. When are sealed drawings required for existing commercial buildings?
4. When is a permit required for improvements to a single family dwelling?
5. When is a permit required for improvements to a commercial building?