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Commission adopts update to Burke County building regulations to modernize inspections and enforcement
Burke County Board of Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary
The Board adopted Ordinance 2026-01 to update Chapter 10 of the Burke County Code, adding modern inspection scheduling, limited remote inspection allowances, stronger conflict-of-interest rules for inspectors and civil penalties for noncompliance; the vote was 5-0.
Kenneth Green, chief building inspector, presented amendments to Chapter 10 (building and building regulations) to bring the code into compliance with updated state statutes and modern inspection practices. Key changes include required inspection scheduling, a 48-hour inspection requirement, limited allowances…
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