North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 21 R · 4 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 661 — Building Industry Efficiency Act of 2025.

Last action — Special Message Sent To Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 27 sponsors

    3 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (21 R · 4 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1557 added · 1578 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of House Bill 661 introduced a line that releases local governments from any liabilities related to street design for private streets. This means that if a developer chooses to use alternative designs that don't meet state standards, the local government won't be held responsible for any issues that arise from those choices. This change matters because it could encourage more developers to create private streets by easing the regulatory burden on local governments, but it may also raise concerns about safety and accountability if those streets are not built to higher standards.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 2 HOUSE BILL 661 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/10/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 661 Short Title:
Representatives Brody, Bell, Cunningham, and Zenger (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 2, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BUILDING INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY.
Housing and Development, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 2, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS LAWS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BUILDING INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY.
"§ 160D-1503.
*H661-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 160D-1503.
*H661-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Municipalities shall not implement design methodology and construction standards for new streets designated as private, and intended to remain privately owned after construction, that are more stringent than design methodology and construction standards utilized by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Municipalities shall not implement design methodology and construction standards for new streets designated as private, and intended to remain privately owned after construction, that are more stringent than design methodology and construction standards utilized by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
A county shall not require a developer to construct a pedestrian facility or public road improvement within public right-of-way located outside of a construction project boundary unless the county obtains an agreement with either the North Carolina Department of Transportation or the municipality, as applicable, that the pedestrian facility or public road Page 2 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 improvement will be accepted into a public road system for maintenance and repair.
A county shall not require a developer to construct a pedestrian facility or public road improvement within public right-of-way located outside of a construction project boundary Page 2 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 unless the county obtains an agreement with either the North Carolina Department of Transportation or the municipality, as applicable, that the pedestrian facility or public road improvement will be accepted into a public road system for maintenance and repair.
9 AMEND PUBLIC STREET DEDICATION ABANDONMENT PROCESS SECTION 1.6.
AMEND PUBLIC STREET DEDICATION ABANDONMENT PROCESS SECTION 1.6.
Upon request, a city shall adopt a resolution indicating that the dedication described in the proposed declaration of withdrawal is or is not part of the street plan adopted under G.S.
Upon request, a city shall adopt a resolution indicating that the dedication described in the proposed declaration House Bill 661-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 of withdrawal is or is not part of the street plan adopted under G.S.
This resolution shall be attached to the declaration of withdrawal and shall be House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 registered in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the land is situated.
This resolution shall be attached to the declaration of withdrawal and shall be registered in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the land is situated.
NORTHCAROLINASTATEBUILDINGCODEVOLUMEREFERENCETECHNICAL CORRECTIONS Page 4 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.2.(a) G.S.
Page 4 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 NORTHCAROLINASTATEBUILDINGCODEVOLUMEREFERENCETECHNICAL CORRECTIONS SECTION 2.2.(a) G.S.
The owner or applicant shall furnish with the application proof in the form of a certificate from a local building inspector, contractor, engineer or architect that the structure is built in substantial accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, any predecessor or successor federal or State construction or safety standards, and any further construction or safety standards promulgated bythe association and approved bythe Commissioner, House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 or the North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code or the North Carolina State Building Code;
The owner or applicant shall furnish with the application proof in the form of a certificate from a local building inspector, contractor, engineer or architect that the structure is built in substantial accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, any predecessor or successor federal or State House Bill 661-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 construction or safety standards, and any further construction or safety standards promulgated bythe association and approved bythe Commissioner, or the North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code or the North Carolina State Building Code;
(2) Require a parking space to be larger than 9 feet wide by 20 feet long unless the parking space is designated for handicap, parallel, or diagonal parking.
Page 6 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Require a parking space to be larger than 9 feet wide by 20 feet long unless the parking space is designated for handicap, parallel, or diagonal parking.
Page 6 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Require additional fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-family dwellings that are not in compliance with the required number of fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-familydwellings set forth in the Fire Code of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.North Carolina Fire Code." SECTION 2.2.(h) G.S.
(3) Require additional fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-family dwellings that are not in compliance with the required number of fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-familydwellings set forth in the Fire Code of the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.North Carolina Fire Code." SECTION 2.2.(h) G.S.
(i) the landlord or owner has a history ofmorethantwoverifiedviolationsofthehousingordinancesorcodeswithina12-monthperiod, (ii) there has been a complaint that substandard conditions exist within the building or there has been arequestthatthebuildingbeinspected,(iii)theinspectiondepartment hasactualknowledge of an unsafe condition within the building, or (iv) violations of the local ordinances or codes are visible from the outside of the property.
(i) the landlord or owner has a history ofmorethantwoverified violationsofthehousingordinancesorcodeswithina12-monthperiod, (ii) there has been a complaint that substandard conditions exist within the building or there has been arequestthatthebuildingbeinspected,(iii)theinspectiondepartment hasactualknowledge of an unsafe condition within the building, or (iv) violations of the local ordinances or codes are visible from the outside of the property.
(4) Requires additional fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-family dwellings that are not in compliance with the required number of fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-familydwellings House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 set forth in the Fire Code of the North Carolina Residential Code.North Carolina Fire Code." 4 PART III.
House Bill 661-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Requires additional fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-family dwellings that are not in compliance with the required number of fire apparatus access roads into developments of one- or two-familydwellings set forth in the Fire Code of the North Carolina Residential Code.North Carolina Fire Code." 7 PART III.
VARIOUS CONTRACTOR BOARDS 6 INCREASE CERTAIN PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR BOARD EXAMINATION AND LICENSE FEES SECTION 3.1.(a) G.S.
VARIOUS CONTRACTOR BOARDS 9 INCREASE CERTAIN PLUMBING AND HEATING BOARD CONTRACTOR BOARD EXAMINATION AND LICENSE FEES SECTION 3.1.(a) G.S.
The annual feefor apiping orrestricted classification license shall not exceed that for a plumbingor heating license.
The annual feefor apipingorrestricted classification license shall not exceed that for a plumbingor heating license.
LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR BOARD INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS SECTION 3.2.
Page 8 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR BOARD INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS SECTION 3.2.
Page 8 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 87-22.3.
"§ 87-22.3.
In addition, the Board may collect an examination review fee, not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), from failed examinees who apply for a supervised review of their failed examinations." SECTION 3.3.(b) This section becomes effective July 1, 2025, and applies to applications for examination and licensure received by the Board on or after that date.
In addition, the Board may collect an examination review fee, not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), from failed examinees who apply for a supervised review of their failed examinations." House Bill 661-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.3.(b) This section becomes effective July 1, 2025, and applies to applications for examination and licensure received by the Board on or after that date.
LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR BOARD INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.4.
4 LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR BOARD INVESTIGATIVE RECORDS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS SECTION 3.4.
If any record, paper, or other document containing information collected and compiled by or on behalf of the Board is received and admitted in evidence in any hearing before the Board, the documents shall be a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes." EXEMPT CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION TRADES FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTIONS SECTION 3.5.(a) G.S.
If any record, paper, or other document containing information collected and compiled by or on behalf of the Board is received and admitted in evidence in any hearing before the Board, the documents shall be a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes." EXEMPT CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION TRADES FROM GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 3.5.(a) G.S.
(4) Any person engaged in the business of providing the following installation, maintenance, or replacement services related to the construction or improvement of a building or structure:
(4) Any person engaged in the business of providing the following services related to the construction or improvement of a building or structure:
Floor covering services.
Floor coverings.
b.
Page 10 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
Painting services." SECTION 3.5.(b) G.S.
Painting." SECTION 3.5.(b) This section becomes effective July 1, 2025.
160D-1110 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
4 REMOVE BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS REQUIREMENT TO CREDIT THE NORTH CAROLINA ENGINEERING FOUNDATION SECTION 3.6.(a) G.S.
Page 10 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "(c1) A building permit is not required for installation, maintenance, or replacement services described in G.S.
87-1(b)(4) in the construction or improvement of a building or structure subject to the North Carolina Residential Code." SECTION 3.5.(c) G.S.
143-138 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(b25) Permit Exclusion for Certain Services.
– No permit shall be required under the Code for installation, maintenance, or replacement services described in G.S.
87-1(b)(4) in the construction or improvement of a building or structure subject to the North Carolina Residential Code." SECTION 3.5.(d) This section becomes effective July 1, 2025.
REMOVE BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS REQUIREMENT TO CREDIT THE NORTH CAROLINA ENGINEERING FOUNDATION SECTION 3.6.(a) G.S.
The Board is authorized to investigate House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 complaints alleging violations of this Article or any rule promulgated by the Board.
The Board is authorized to investigate complaints alleging violations of this Article or any rule promulgated by the Board.
(c) The Board shall establish and maintain a system whereby detailed records are kept regarding complaints against each licensee.
House Bill 661-First Edition Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) The Board shall establish and maintain a system whereby detailed records are kept regarding complaints against each licensee.
(a) Whenever the Board determines that any person, firm or corporation has violated or is violatinganyoftheprovisions ofthis Articleor rules andregulations oftheBoardpromulgated underthis Article,the Boardmayapplyto the superiorcourtfora restrainingorder andinjunction to restrain the violation;
(a) Whenever the Board determines that any person, firm or corporation has violated or is violatinganyoftheprovisions ofthis Articleor rules andregulations oftheBoardpromulgated underthis Article,the Boardmayapplyto the superiorcourtfora restraining order and injunction to restrain the violation;
Page 12 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) Examination applicants who have failed to pay a court award pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall not be allowed to take any examination offered by the Board until the award has been satisfied." SECTION 3.8.(b) This section is effective when it becomes law and applies to actions filed or commenced on or after that date.
(c) Examination applicants who have failed to pay a court award pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall not be allowed to take any examination offered by the Board until the award has been satisfied." SECTION 3.8.(b) This section is effective when it becomes law and applies to actions filed or commenced on or after that date.
7 MODERNIZE GENERAL CONTRACTOR LAWS SECTION 3.9.
MODERNIZE GENERAL CONTRACTOR LAWS Page 12 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.9.
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House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 13 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The secretary-treasurer shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Board and a register of all applicants for license showing for each the date of application, name, qualifications, place of business, place of residence, and whether license was granted or refused.
The secretary-treasurer shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Board and a register of all applicants for license showing for each the date of application, name, qualifications, place of business, place of residence, and whether license was granted or refused.
87-7, with copies being made available to contractors and members of the public, at cost, upon request, or furnished without cost, as directed by the Board.
87-7, with copies being House Bill 661-First Edition Page 13 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 made available to contractors and members of the public, at cost, upon request, or furnished without cost, as directed by the Board.
The Board shall establish a 90-day grace period following November 30 of each calendar year for any qualifier or qualifying party Page 14 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 who has failed to complete the continuing education requirement.
The Board shall establish a 90-day grace period following November 30 of each calendar year for any qualifier or qualifying party who has failed to complete the continuing education requirement.
The issuance of a certificate of license or limited license by this Board shall be evidence that the person, firm, or corporation named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed or limited licensed general contractor while said license remains unrevoked or unexpired.
Page 14 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The issuance of a certificate of license or limited license by this Board shall be evidence that the person, firm, or corporation named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed or limited licensed general contractor while said license remains unrevoked or unexpired.
To the extent that other states which provide for the licensing of general contractors provide for similar action, the Board in its discretion may grant licenses of the same or equivalent House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 15 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 classification to general contractors licensed by other states, without written examination upon satisfactory proof furnished to the Board that the qualifications of such applicants are equal to the qualifications of holders of similar licenses in North Carolina and upon payment of the required fee.
To the extent that other states which provide for the licensing of general contractors provide for similar action, the Board in its discretion may grant licenses of the same or equivalent classification to general contractors licensed by other states, without written examination upon satisfactory proof furnished to the Board that the qualifications of such applicants are equal to the qualifications of holders of similar licenses in North Carolina and upon payment of the required fee.
…." 7 PART IV.
…." House Bill 661-First Edition Page 15 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 PART IV.
Page 16 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Local inspection department.
(4) Local inspection department.
(5) Qualified Code-enforcement official.
Page 16 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (5) Qualified Code-enforcement official.
House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 17 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (8) One member who is a licensed electrical contractor;contractor.
(8) One member who is a licensed electrical contractor;contractor.
(10) One member selected from the faculty of the North Carolina State University School of Engineering and one member selected from the faculty of the School of Engineering of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University;University.
(10) One member selected from the faculty of the North Carolina State University School of Engineering and one member selected from the faculty of the House Bill 661-First Edition Page 17 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 School of Engineering of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University;University.
Page 18 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 143-151.11.
"§ 143-151.11.
(b) The Board shall select a vice-chairman vice-chair and such other officers and committee chairmen chair from among its members, as it deems desirable, at the first regular meeting of the Board after its creation and at the first regular meeting after July 1 of each year thereafter.
Page 18 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) The Board shall select a vice-chairman vice-chair and such other officers and committee chairmen chair from among its members, as it deems desirable, at the first regular meeting of the Board after its creation and at the first regular meeting after July 1 of each year thereafter.
House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 19 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (9) Establish within the Office of the State Fire Marshal a marketplace pool of qualified certified Code-enforcement officials available for the following purposes:
(9) Establish within the Office of the State Fire Marshal a marketplace pool of qualified certified Code-enforcement officials available for the following purposes:
The State Fire Marshal shall have the power and authorityto fix and collect reasonable fees for services performed by Code-enforcement officials under this sub-subdivision.
The House Bill 661-First Edition Page 19 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 State Fire Marshal shall have the power and authorityto fix and collect reasonable fees for services performed by Code-enforcement officials under this sub-subdivision.
(b2)(b3) A Code-enforcement official holding a certificate indicating a specified level of proficiency in a particular type of position may hold a position calling for that type of Page 20 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 qualification anywherein theState.Withrespect toall types ofCode-enforcement officials, those with Level I, Level II, or Level IIIcertificates shall be qualified to inspect and approve onlythose types and sizes of buildings as specified in rules adopted by the Board.
(b2)(b3) A Code-enforcement official holding a certificate indicating a specified level of proficiency in a particular type of position may hold a position calling for that type of qualification anywherein theState.Withrespect toall types ofCode-enforcement officials, those with Level I, Level II, or Level IIIcertificates shall be qualified to inspect and approve onlythose types and sizes of buildings as specified in rules adopted by the Board.
(c) A Code-enforcement official holding office as of the date specified in this subsection for the county or municipality by which he is employed, shall not be required to possess a standard certificate as a condition of tenure or continued employment but shall be required to complete such in-service training as may be prescribed by the Board.
(c) A Code-enforcement official holding office as of the date specified in this subsection for the county or municipality by which he is employed, shall not be required to possess a standard certificate as a condition of tenure or continued employment but shall be required to Page 20 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 complete such in-service training as may be prescribed by the Board.
The standard certificate shall authorize the person to practice as a qualified Code House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 21 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 enforcement official in a particular type of position at the level determined by the Board, based on the type of license or registration held in any profession specified above.
The standard certificate shall authorize the person to practice as a qualified Code enforcement official in a particular type of position at the level determined by the Board, based on the type of license or registration held in any profession specified above.
(a) As used in this section, "official" means a qualified Code-enforcement official as that term is defined in G.S.
House Bill 661-First Edition Page 21 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) As used in this section, "official" means a qualified Code-enforcement official as that term is defined in G.S.
Page 22 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (5) The ability to carry-forward course credit from one year to another.
(5) The ability to carry-forward course credit from one year to another.
(a) The Board may, without requiring an examination, grant a standard certificate as a qualified Code-enforcement official to a person seeking to engage in the practice of Code enforcement for a particular type of position and level to any person who, at the time of application, is certified as a qualified Code-enforcement official holds a certificate in good standing issued by a similar board of another state, district or territory where standards are acceptable to the Board and not lower than those required by this Article for a similar type of position and level in this State.
(a) The Board may, without requiring an examination, grant a standard certificate as a qualified Code-enforcement official to a person seeking to engage in the practice of Code Page 22 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 enforcement for a particular type of position and level to any person who, at the time of application, is certified as a qualified Code-enforcement official holds a certificate in good standing issued by a similar board of another state, district or territory where standards are acceptable to the Board and not lower than those required by this Article for a similar type of position and level in this State.
House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 23 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) Anyperson who fails to renew his the certificate for a period of two consecutive years may be required by the Board to take and pass the same examination as unlicensed applicants before allowing such person to renew his the certificate.
(c) Anyperson who fails to renew his the certificate for a period of two consecutive years may be required by the Board to take and pass the same examination as unlicensed applicants before allowing such person to renew his the certificate.
The person with whom the Board contracts may charge applicants a reasonable fee for the costs associated with the development and administration of the examinations, for course development related to the examinations, for review of the applicant's examinations, and for other related services.
The person with whom the Board contracts may charge applicants a reasonable fee for the costs associated with the development and administration of the examinations, for course development related to the examinations, for review of the applicant's examinations, and for other related House Bill 661-First Edition Page 23 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 services.
The review shall be completed without undue delay, and Page 24 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 the applicant shall be notified promptly in writing as to the outcome of the review.
The review shall be completed without undue delay, and the applicant shall be notified promptly in writing as to the outcome of the review.
On and after July 1, 1979, it It shall be unlawful for any person to represent himself misrepresent themselves as a qualified Code-enforcement official who does not hold holder of a currently valid certificate of qualification issued by the Board.
Page 24 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 On and after July 1, 1979, it It shall be unlawful for any person to represent himself misrepresent themselves as a qualified Code-enforcement official who does not hold holder of a currently valid certificate of qualification issued by the Board.
(a) TheDivision ofEngineeringand BuildingCodes in the Department of Insuranceshall provide clerical and other staff services required by the Board, and shall administer and enforce all provisions of this Article and all rules promulgated pursuant to this Article, subject to the direction of the Board, except as delegated by this Article to local units of government, other State agencies, corporations, or individuals.
(a) TheDivision ofEngineeringand BuildingCodes in theDepartment of Insurance shall provide clerical and other staff services required by the Board, and shall administer and enforce all provisions of this Article and all rules promulgated pursuant to this Article, subject to the direction of the Board, except as delegated by this Article to local units of government, other State agencies, corporations, or individuals.
House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 25 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 143-151.22.
"§ 143-151.22.
To obtain a certificate, a person must pass an examination, as prescribed by the Board, that is based on the North Carolina State Building Code, administrative procedures applicable to permit administration, and relevant topicsinsupportofCode-enforcementofficials andlocalinspectiondepartments.TheBoardmay issue a certificate to each person who successfully completes the examination.
To obtain a certificate, a person must pass an examination, as prescribed by the Board, that is based on the North Carolina State Building Code, administrative procedures applicable to permit administration, and relevant House Bill 661-First Edition Page 25 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 topicsinsupportofCode-enforcementofficials andlocalinspectiondepartments.TheBoardmay issue a certificate to each person who successfully completes the examination.
Page 26 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) A temporary standard or limited certificate issued under this section shall expire at the termination of the state of emergency or 12 months, whichever is earlier.
(b) A temporary standard or limited certificate issued under this section shall expire at the termination of the state of emergency or 12 months, whichever is earlier.
143-151.13A,unlesstheindividualhas been inactive or retired for over two years and not continuously employed by a city or county inspection department.
143-151.13A,unlesstheindividual has been Page 26 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 inactive or retired for over two years and not continuously employed by a city or county inspection department.
– The Board may, without requiring an examination, grant a certificate pursuant to this section to any person who, at the time of application, is a similarly certified House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 27 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Building Inspector in good standing by a similar board of another jurisdiction where standards are acceptable to the Board.
– The Board may, without requiring an examination, grant a certificate pursuant to this section to any person who, at the time of application, is a similarly certified Building Inspector in good standing by a similar board of another jurisdiction where standards are acceptable to the Board.
The Board may assess a fee for a certificate issued pursuant to this subsection, to the extent authorized by subsection (d) of this section for an initial certification." SECTION 4.1.(b) Article 11 of Chapter 160D of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
The Board may assess a fee for a certificate issued pursuant to this subsection, to the extent authorized by subsection (d) of this section for an initial certification." House Bill 661-First Edition Page 27 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 4.1.(b) Article 11 of Chapter 160D of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
Page 28 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 d.
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(c) Upon the acceptance and approval of a signed certification by the local government as required under subsection (a) of this section, notwithstanding the issuance of a certificate of compliance, the local government, its inspection department, and its inspectors are discharged and released from any liabilities, duties, and responsibilities imposed by this Article with respect to or in common law from any claim arising out of or attributed to the residential changeout inspection for which the signed written certification was submitted.
Page 28 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) Upon the acceptance and approval of a signed certification by the local government as required under subsection (a) of this section, notwithstanding the issuance of a certificate of compliance, the local government, its inspection department, and its inspectors are discharged and released from any liabilities, duties, and responsibilities imposed bythis Article with respect to or in common law from any claim arising out of or attributed to the residential changeout inspection for which the signed written certification was submitted.
House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 29 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (6) Serve or service.
(6) Serve or service.
(1) A statement that the claimant asserts a construction defect.
House Bill 661-First Edition Page 29 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) A statement that the claimant asserts a construction defect.
– The general contractor has 30 days from service of the notice of claim to inspect, offer to remedy, offer to settle with the claimant, or deny a claim, in whole or in part, regarding the construction defect in writing.
– The general contractor has 30 days from service of the notice of claim to inspect, offer to remedy, offer to settle with the claimant, or deny a claim, in whole or in part, regarding the construction defect.
– The claimant shall accept a general contractor's offer, if any, in writing within 10 days of receipt of the offer pursuant to subsection (c)ofthis section.
– The claimant shall accept a general contractor's offer, if any, within 10 days of receipt of the offer pursuant to subsection (c) of this section.
If a claimant files an action in court before first complying with the requirements of this Article, on motion of a party to the action, the court shall stay the action for 120 days and such additional time that is necessary for compliance with the requirements of this Article.
If a claimant files an action in court before first complying with the requirements of this Article, on motion of a party to the action, the court shall stay the action for 120 days and such additional time that is necessary for compliance with the requirements of this Article." SECTION 5.1.(b) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025, and applies to actions commenced on or after that date.
"§ 87-155.
PART VI.
Statute of limitations and tolling.
MISCELLANEOUS MODIFY PUBLIC POOL LAWS TO CLARIFY PRIVATE POOL EXCLUSION AND TO EXEMPT PUBLIC COLD BATHS SECTION 6.1.(a) G.S.
Any statute of limitations applicable to a right of action of the claimant under this Article is tolled until the latter of the following events occur:
(i) the claimant denies a general contractor's offer, in writing, pursuant to G.S.
87-152(d), (ii) the general contractor denies the claimant's claim, (iii) the repair of the defect is completed, or (iv) either party determines that the general contractor cannot or will not repair the defect and provides written notice to the other party of the same." SECTION 5.1.(b) This section becomes effective October 1, 2025, and applies to actions commenced on or after that date.
Page 30 House Bill 661-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 PART VI.
MISCELLANEOUS 3 MODIFY PUBLIC POOL LAWS TO CLARIFY PRIVATE POOL EXCLUSION AND TO EXEMPT PUBLIC COLD BATHS AND FLOTATION/SENSORY DEPRIVATION SYSTEMS SECTION 6.1.(a) G.S.
As used in this Article, an "artificial swimming lagoon" means any body of water used for recreational purposes with more than20,000 square feet of surface area, an artificial liner,and amethod of disinfectantthat results in adisinfectant residual in theswimming zonethat is protective of thepublichealth.
As used in this Article, an Page 30 House Bill 661-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "artificial swimming lagoon" means any body of water used for recreational purposes with more than20,000 square feet of surface area, an artificial liner,and amethod of disinfectantthat results in adisinfectant residual in theswimming zonethat is protective of thepublichealth.
Contains chilled water that is (i) maintained at a temperature lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, (ii) no more than 180 gallons in volume, House Bill 661-Second Edition Page 31 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 and (iii) at a depth that allows the bather to maintain the bather's head above the water while in a seated position.
Contains chilled water that is (i) maintained at a temperature lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, (ii) no more than 180 gallons in volume, and (iii) at a depth that allows the bather to maintain the bather's head above the water while in a seated position.
(4) Floatation or sensory deprivation systems certified by the National Sanitation Foundation to meet the most current version of Standard 50 of the National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute.
– Any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation, or therapy, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection with the body of water, regardless of whether a fee is charged for its use.
– Any structure, chamber, or tank containing an artificial body of water used by the public for swimming, diving, wading, recreation, or therapy, together with buildings, appurtenances, and equipment used in connection with the body of water, regardless of whether a fee is House Bill 661-First Edition Page 31 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 charged for its use.
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Action History

  1. Special Message Sent To Senate

  2. Special Message Received From House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Reptd Fav

  6. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  7. Added to Calendar

  8. Amend Adopted A1

  9. Amend Adopted A2

  10. Amend Adopted A3

  11. Passed 2nd Reading

  12. Passed 3rd Reading

  13. Ordered Engrossed

  14. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  15. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  16. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  17. Re-ref Com On Finance

  18. Passed 1st Reading

  19. Ref to the Com on Housing and Development, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  20. Filed

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3 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 152 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (152)

152 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

M11 Concur

Passed 115 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31300
Unaffiliated 26100
U 2000
Republican 56001
Total 115401
% of votes cast 96%3%0%1%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
Staton-Williams — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fontenot — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Autry — Nay
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Yea
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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M11 Concur

Passed 117 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32101
Unaffiliated 27000
U 2000
Republican 56001
Total 117102
% of votes cast 98%1%0%2%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
Staton-Williams — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fontenot — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Yea
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Not Voting
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Who sponsors HB 661?
HB 661 is sponsored by Matthew Winslow (Republican), Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Sam Watford (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), Stephen M. Ross (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Larry W. Potts (Republican), Dante Pittman (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Ray Pickett (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), Chris Humphrey (Republican), Julia C. Howard (Republican), Kelly E. Hastings (Republican), Dudley Greene (Republican), Tricia Ann Cotham (Republican), Campbell, Brian Biggs (Republican), Jonathan L. Almond (Republican), Jeff Zenger (Republican), Carla D. Cunningham (U), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Mark Brody (Republican), Jake Johnson (Republican), and Charles Smith (Democratic).
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