Chapter 87

134 published sections.

Article 1 - General Contractors

N.C.G.S. § 87-1 — "General contractor" defined; exceptions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-1.1 — Exception for licensees under Article 2 or 4.
N.C.G.S. § 87-1.2 — Exception for specified Department of Transportation contractors.
N.C.G.S. § 87-2 — Licensing Board; organization.
N.C.G.S. § 87-3 — Members of Board to take oath.
N.C.G.S. § 87-4 — First meeting of Board; officers; secretary-treasurer and assistants.
N.C.G.S. § 87-5 — Seal of Board.
N.C.G.S. § 87-6 — Meetings; notice; quorum.
N.C.G.S. § 87-7 — Records of Board; disposition of funds.
N.C.G.S. § 87-8 — Records; roster of licensed contractors; report to Governor.
N.C.G.S. § 87-9 — Compliance with Federal Highway Act, etc.; contracts financed by federal road funds; contracts concerning water or waste water systems.
N.C.G.S. § 87-9.1 — Ownership of real property; equipment; liability insurance.
N.C.G.S. § 87-10 — Application for license; examination; certificate; renewal.
N.C.G.S. § 87-10.1 — Licensing of nonresidents.
N.C.G.S. § 87-10.2 — Continuing education.
N.C.G.S. § 87-11 — Revocation of license; charges of fraud, negligence, incompetency, etc.; hearing thereon; reissuance of certificate.
N.C.G.S. § 87-12 — Certificate evidence of license.
N.C.G.S. § 87-13 — Unauthorized practice of contracting; impersonating contractor; false certificate; giving false evidence to Board; penalties.
N.C.G.S. § 87-13.1 — Board may seek injunctive relief; attorney's fee.
N.C.G.S. § 87-14 — Regulations as to issue of building permits.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15 — Copy of Article included in specifications; bid not considered unless contractor licensed.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.1 — Reciprocity of licensing.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.2 — Public awareness program.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.3 — Identity of complaining party confidential.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.4 — Builder designations created.

Article 1A - Homeowners Recovery Fund

N.C.G.S. § 87-15.5 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.6 — Homeowners Recovery Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.7 — Fund administration.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.8 — Application for reimbursement.
N.C.G.S. § 87-15.9 — Subrogation for reimbursement made.

Article 2 - Plumbing and Heating Contractors

N.C.G.S. § 87-16 — Board of Examiners; appointment; term of office.
N.C.G.S. § 87-17 — Removal, qualifications and compensation of members; allowance for expenses.
N.C.G.S. § 87-18 — Organization meeting; officers; seal; rules; employment of personnel; acquire property.
N.C.G.S. § 87-19 — Regular and special meetings; quorum.
N.C.G.S. § 87-20 — Record of proceedings and register of applicants; reports.
N.C.G.S. § 87-21 — Definitions; contractors licensed by Board; examination; posting license, etc.
N.C.G.S. § 87-22 — License fee; expiration and renewal; reinstatement.
N.C.G.S. § 87-22.1 — Examination fees; funds disbursed upon warrant of chairman and secretary-treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 87-22.2 — Licensing of nonresidents.
N.C.G.S. § 87-23 — Revocation or suspension of license for cause.
N.C.G.S. § 87-24 — Reissuance of revoked licenses; replacing lost or destroyed license.
N.C.G.S. § 87-25 — Violations made misdemeanor; employees of licensees excepted.
N.C.G.S. § 87-25.1 — Board may seek injunctive relief.
N.C.G.S. § 87-26 — Corporations; partnerships; persons doing business under trade name.
N.C.G.S. § 87-27 — License fees payable in advance; application of.
N.C.G.S. § 87-27.1 — Public awareness program.

Article 4 - Electrical Contractors

N.C.G.S. § 87-39 — Board of Examiners; appointment; terms; chairman; meetings; quorum; principal office; compensation; oath.
N.C.G.S. § 87-40 — Secretary-treasurer.
N.C.G.S. § 87-41 — Seal of Board.
N.C.G.S. § 87-41.1 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-42 — Duties and powers of Board.
N.C.G.S. § 87-43 — Electrical contracting defined; licenses.
N.C.G.S. § 87-43.1 — Exceptions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-43.2 — Issuance of license.
N.C.G.S. § 87-43.3 — Classification of licenses.
N.C.G.S. § 87-43.4 — Residential dwelling license.
N.C.G.S. § 87-44 — Fees; license term.
N.C.G.S. § 87-44.1 — Continuing education courses required.
N.C.G.S. § 87-44.2 — Licensing of nonresidents.
N.C.G.S. § 87-45 — Funds.
N.C.G.S. § 87-46 — Responsibility of licensee; nonliability of Board.
N.C.G.S. § 87-47 — Penalties imposed by Board; enforcement procedures.
N.C.G.S. § 87-48 — Penalty for violation of Article; powers of Board to enjoin violation.
N.C.G.S. § 87-49 — No examination required of licensed contractors.
N.C.G.S. § 87-50 — Reciprocity.
N.C.G.S. § 87-50.1 — Public awareness program.
N.C.G.S. § 87-51 — Severability of provisions.

Article 5 - Refrigeration Contractors

N.C.G.S. § 87-52 — State Board of Refrigeration Contractors; appointment; term of office.
N.C.G.S. § 87-53 — Removal, qualifications and compensation of members; allowance for expenses.
N.C.G.S. § 87-54 — Organization meeting; officers; seal; rules.
N.C.G.S. § 87-55 — Regular and special meetings; quorum.
N.C.G.S. § 87-56 — Record of proceedings and register of applicants; reports.
N.C.G.S. § 87-57 — License required of persons, firms or corporations engaged in the refrigeration trade.
N.C.G.S. § 87-58 — Definitions; contractors licensed by Board; examinations.
N.C.G.S. § 87-59 — Revocation or suspension of license for cause.
N.C.G.S. § 87-60 — Reissuance of revoked licenses; replacing lost or destroyed licenses.
N.C.G.S. § 87-61 — Violations made misdemeanor; employees of licensees excepted.
N.C.G.S. § 87-61.1 — Board may seek injunctive relief; retain counsel.
N.C.G.S. § 87-62 — Only one person in partnership or corporation need have license.
N.C.G.S. § 87-63 — License fees payable in advance; application of.
N.C.G.S. § 87-63.1 — Ownership of real property; equipment; liability insurance.
N.C.G.S. § 87-64 — Examination and license fees; annual renewal.
N.C.G.S. § 87-64.1 — Public awareness program.

Article 7 - North Carolina Well Construction Act

N.C.G.S. § 87-83 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 87-84 — Findings and policy.
N.C.G.S. § 87-85 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-86 — Scope.
N.C.G.S. § 87-87 — Authority to adopt rules, regulations, and procedures.
N.C.G.S. § 87-88 — General standards and requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 87-89 — Existing installations.
N.C.G.S. § 87-90 — Rights of investigation, entry, access and inspection.
N.C.G.S. § 87-91 — Notice of violation; remedial action order.
N.C.G.S. § 87-92 — Hearings; appeals.
N.C.G.S. § 87-94 — Civil penalties.
N.C.G.S. § 87-95 — Injunctive relief.
N.C.G.S. § 87-96 — Conflict with other laws.
N.C.G.S. § 87-97 — Permitting and testing of private drinking water wells.
N.C.G.S. § 87-97.1 — Issuance of permit for irrigation water well.
N.C.G.S. § 87-97.2 — Issuance of permit for property within service area of a public water system.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98 — Bernard Allen Memorial Emergency Drinking Water Fund.

Article 7A - Well Contractors Certification

N.C.G.S. § 87-98.1 — Title.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.2 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.3 — Purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.4 — Well contractor certification required; exemptions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.5 — Types of certification; sole certification.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.6 — Well contractor qualifications and examination; exemption.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.7 — Issuance and renewal of certificates; temporary certification; refusal to issue a certificate.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.8 — Disciplinary actions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.9 — Fees; Well Construction Fund.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.10 — Promotion of training.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.11 — Responsibilities of well contractors.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.12 — Education requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.13 — Injunctive relief.
N.C.G.S. § 87-98.14 — Reciprocity.

Article 7B - Well Contractors Certification Commission

N.C.G.S. § 87-99 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-99.1 — Creation, powers, and duties of the Commission.
N.C.G.S. § 87-99.2 — Membership of Commission.

Article 8A - Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act

N.C.G.S. § 87-115 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 87-116 — Declaration of policy and purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 87-117 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-118 — Reserve to the State the power to regulate.
N.C.G.S. § 87-119 — Costs associated with compliance; effect of permit.
N.C.G.S. § 87-120 — Notification Center; responsibilities.
N.C.G.S. § 87-121 — Facility operator responsibilities.
N.C.G.S. § 87-122 — Excavator responsibilities.
N.C.G.S. § 87-123 — Training.
N.C.G.S. § 87-124 — Exemptions.
N.C.G.S. § 87-125 — Notice in case of emergency excavation or demolition.
N.C.G.S. § 87-126 — Notification required when damage is done.
N.C.G.S. § 87-127 — Design notices.
N.C.G.S. § 87-128 — Absence of facility location.
N.C.G.S. § 87-129 — Underground Damage Prevention Review Board; enforcement; civil penalties.
N.C.G.S. § 87-129.1 — Fee to defray operating costs.
N.C.G.S. § 87-130 — Severability.