PERMIT APPLICATIONS
All permits issued by the Inspections Department are inspected to ensure compliance with the North Carolina Building and Fire Codes. Inspections are requested by calling the Inspections Department. Routine fire inspections are performed in accordance with the State of North Carolina's mandated inspections schedule.
Building Permit:
Required to erect, enlarge, alter, remove, demolish or repair a structure in the city limits of Forest City. This includes everything from certain storage sheds, decks and garages to commercial construction, signs and additions.
Download Building Permit PDF
Sign Permit
Electrical Permit:
Required for the installation of new electrical service equipment, existing service relocation and service increases as well as interior and exterior fixed appliances and equipment connections.
Download Electrical Permit PDF 
Mechanical Permit
Required for the replacement, repair or alteration of mechanical systems in structures. This includes air conditioning, heat, gas lines, gas logs, gaslights, gas grills, propane tanks, and associated piping for flammable liquids.
Download Mechanical Permit PDF.
Plumbing Permit: 
Required for all plumbing work including water service, drains, water mains, sewage disposal systems, and related fixtures and appliances.
Download Plumbing Permit PDF.
Download Permit forms:
- Building Permit Application with Information
- Manufactured Home Permit Application with Information
- Manuractured Home Soil Test
- Permit Application
- Sign Permit Application with Information
- Conditional Use Permit Application
- Rezoning Request & Amendment to Zoning Map
- Special Use Permit Application
- Variance Request Application
- Zoning Permit Application
- Zoning Map
- Text Amendments
- Fire Permit Application
