Building Codes in Kernersville/Forsyth County

phatmax95

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Does anyone know, or have a link to the building codes/requirements for Kernersville and/or Forsyth County. It is in the Kernersville City Limits. I have searched everywhere online and can't really find what I need.

Say I wanted to add onto an existing detached garage.. is there a size limit in relation to the size of the house, or how close it can be to the house.. etc..
 
There are restrictions to wipe your butt if you read the fine print. Best thing you could do is talk to your zoning dept. in your county and/or city. They will let you know what you can and can't do.
 
First if you are in the city limits of Kernersville then K-ville has its own inspection department. They are pretty good to work with as far a inspection departments go. I have lots of experience with them and the "building" inspector is Glenn and he a common sence kind of guy, so that helps.

Best thing to do is stop by the inspection office and talk with Jennifer and she will get you going in the right direction and is super nice and helpful. Depending on your lot they may require a survey to find the offical property corners.

Hope that helps...
 
Yeah just call them, they will tel lyou everything you want to know... that is, in fact, their job :beer:

I know the guys at the Forsyth County office are really open, when I finished my basement I called and asked a ton of questions.
And, yes, I actually DID get permits and finish a basement up to full code... I know that makes me a geek.
 
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