Inspections

Our inspectors work to ensure that the construction, alteration, or repair of structures in Forsyth County and Winston-Salem adhere to the established building codes and standards.

Dwain Freedle, Building Inspector

How is our service, good or bad?
Please take our CUSTOMER SERVICE FEEDBACK survey. We will compile the results to better enhance our service to you.

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Instructions for setting up an inspectnet account [pdf].

Please note that you must be a Contractor in order to schedule your own inspections or to purchase permits via Inspectnet.

Just a friendly reminder to all inspectnet users:

If you have already registered for an account with the inspectnet and forgot your user name, please call our office at (336)734-1247.
If you have registered for an account but can't remember your password, enter your user name in the "Forgot your password?" on the inspectnet and press "get password" and it will be e-mailed to you.

CLICK ON THE INSPECTNET BOX ABOVE TO schedule an inspection, purchase a permit or check a status.

News and Updates

Congratulations to Mechanical
Inspector Alex Ellis who was
selected as our most recent
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD WINNER.
Thank you for all you do. Keep up the work!

Tree Area Save Summary Calculations [pdf/17.9kb/1p]

Tree Ordinance adopted by the City of Winston-Salem [pdf/497kb/26p]

Landscaping and Tree Preservation Checklist [pdf/125kb/11p]

NOTICE OF CHANGES: ALL EROSION CONTROL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTAL APPLICANTS
[pdf/20.4kb/1p]

NOTICE: COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICANTS-PLAN REVIEW FEE CHANGES [pdf/12.5kb/1p]

See the "Newsletters" section for monthly updates. Subscribe to any of our monthly newsletters.

FOR THE KIDS!
Be sure to see our new page especially designed for you. There are several links to a lot of fun activities to do. There is even a little bit of history too. Click on the link to the left or right, "The Kid Zone." Enjoy.

Looking for the inspector territorial maps?
In the left column, click on the Forms & Fees link, look down under Forms for Inspector Territorial Maps.

OTHER LINKS:

Unified Development Ordinances - Municode

Building Code Summary - Appendix B (for North Carolina)

Welcome!
Charles Norton
Inspections Director

"Helping to keep the properties in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County where we live, work and play, safe and desirable for our citizens and visitors."