I recently blogged about the Online Development Center (ODC), a web application that allows contractors to manage their permits and inspections online. It also provides information about development plans and public improvement projects, Certificates of Occupancy, permit history, and plan-review comments.

Since that post was published, we have completed some enhancements to the ODC which will improve its functionality. The first is a result of SB 468, approved by the N.C. General Assembly back in 2013. The law states that no more than one permit shall be required for the complete installation or replacement of any natural gas, propane gas, or electrical appliance on an existing structure when the work is performed by a person licensed in all trades necessary to complete the work.