## Sources

[1] https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-past — NC OSFM — Codes Current and Past
    > "The following 2018 Codes were effective from January 1, 2019 and are currently effective."
    > "The 2020 Electrical Code was effective from November 1, 2021 and is currently effective."
[2] https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/state-electrical-division/state-electrical-code-and-interpretations — NC OSFM — State Electrical Code and Interpretations
    > "Effective: Indefinite Delay"
    > "Effective: November 1, 2021 - Current Code"
[3] https://www.ncosfm.gov/news/press-releases/2025/04/07/north-carolina-delays-implementation-2024-state-building-code — NC OSFM — 2024 Code Implementation Delayed
    > "Until the official effective date is determined, the 2018 North Carolina State Building Code remains in effect."
[5] https://www.buncombecounty.org/common/permits/Checklist%20For%20Commercial%20Plan%20Review.pdf — Buncombe County Commercial Plan Review Checklist
    > "Plumbing plans shall show supply and waste/vent riser diagrams, fixtures and equipment type, etc."
    > "Mechanical plans shall show location of fire doors, fire dampers and smoke dampers; access for service/replacement of equipment; equipment schedule location of equipment, etc."
    > "Electrical plans shall show load calculations, panel schedules and locations, any details for special bonding and grounding, location of all devices, etc."
[6] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCPC2018/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-fittings — 2018 NC Plumbing Code — Chapter 4
    > "In new construction or building additions and in changes of occupancy as defined in the North Carolina Building Code, plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Table 403.1 based on the actual use of the building or space."
    > "The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code."
[7] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCPC2018/chapter-7-sanitary-drainage — 2018 NC Plumbing Code — Chapter 7
    > "Horizontal drainage piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at uniform slopes."
    > "Cleanouts shall be provided for drainage piping in accordance with Sections 708.1.1 through 708.1.11."
[8] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCPC2018/chapter-10-traps-interceptors-and-separators — 2018 NC Plumbing Code — Chapter 10
    > "A grease interceptor or automatic grease removal device shall be required to receive the drainage from fixtures and equipment with grease-laden waste located in food preparation areas, such as in restaurants, hotel kitchens, hospitals, school kitchens, bars, factory cafeterias and clubs."
    > "The size, type and location of each interceptor and of each separator shall be designed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the local utility or health department requirements and the requirements of this section based on the anticipated conditions of use."
[9] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCMC2018/chapter-4-ventilation — 2018 NC Mechanical Code — Chapter 4 Ventilation
    > "Ventilation systems shall be designed to have the capacity to supply the minimum outdoor airflow rate, determined in accordance with this section."
    > "Ventilation systems shall be balanced by an approved method."
[10] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCMC2018/chapter-5-exhaust-systems — 2018 NC Mechanical Code — Chapter 5 Exhaust Systems
    > "Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods shall comply with the requirements of this section."
    > "Sections of grease ducts that are inaccessible from the hood or discharge openings shall be provided with cleanout openings spaced not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) apart and not more than 10 feet (3048 mm) from changes in direction greater than 45 degrees (0.79 rad)."
    > "Such grease duct systems and exhaust equipment shall have a clearance to combustible construction of not less than 18 inches (457 mm), and shall have a clearance to noncombustible construction and gypsum wallboard attached to noncombustible structures of not less than 6 inches (76 mm)."
    > "Makeup air shall be supplied during the operation of commercial kitchen exhaust systems that are provided for commercial cooking appliances."
    > "Design plans for a facility with a commercial kitchen ventilation system shall include a schedule or diagram indicating the design outdoor air balance."
    > "Commercial cooking appliances required by Section 507.2 to have a Type I hood shall be provided with an approved automatic fire suppression system complying with the International Building Code and the International Fire Code."
    > "The duct enclosure shall serve a single grease duct and shall not contain other ducts, piping or wiring systems."
[11] https://www.ncosfm.gov/electrical/2108b-general-rules-gfci-protection-receptacles-non-dwelling-applications/open — NC OSFM — GFCI in Commercial Kitchens
    > "In kitchens that are in “other than dwellings”, section 210.8(B)(2) requires GFCI protection for personnel for all receptacles that possess either of the following characteristics:"
[13] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCMC2018/chapter-3-general-regulations — 2018 NC Mechanical Code — Chapter 3 General Regulations
    > "Appliances, controls devices, heat exchangers and HVAC system components that utilize energy shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair and replacement without disabling the function of a fire-resistance-rated assembly or removing permanent construction, other appliances, venting systems or any other piping or ducts not connected to the appliance being inspected, serviced, repaired or replaced."
    > "Condensate drain systems shall be provided for equipment and appliances containing evaporators, cooling coils or condensing furnaces."
[14] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCPC2018/chapter-6-water-supply-and-distribution — 2018 NC Plumbing Code — Chapter 6 Water Supply
    > "The water distribution system shall be designed, and pipe sizes shall be selected such that under conditions of peak demand, the capacities at the fixture supply pipe outlets shall be not less than shown in Table 604.3."
    > "A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross connections or any other piping connections to the system."
[15] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCPC2018/chapter-5-water-heaters — 2018 NC Plumbing Code — Chapter 5 Water Heaters
    > "Storage water heaters operating above atmospheric pressure shall be provided with an approved, self-closing (levered) pressure relief valve and temperature relief valve or combination thereof."
[16] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCMC2018/chapter-6-duct-systems — 2018 NC Mechanical Code — Chapter 6 Duct Systems
    > "Fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire/smoke dampers, ceiling radiation dampers and corridor dampers shall be provided at the locations prescribed in Sections 607.5.1 through 607.5.7and shall be shown and identified on the building plans by the designer."
[17] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCFGC2018/chapter-4-gas-piping-installations — 2018 NC Fuel Gas Code — Chapter 4 Gas Piping
    > "Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be visually inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code."
[18] https://www.ncosfm.gov/electrical/11026-working-space-and-clearances/open — NC OSFM Interpretation — NEC 110.26 Working Space and Clearances
    > "Access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment."
    > "While not an exhaustive list, section 110.26(A) applies to service equipment, switchboards, switchgears, panelboards, and motor control centers."
[19] https://www.msdbc.org/documents/forms/development/5-Food%20Service%20Application%20V4.pdf — MSD Food Service Establishment Application
    > "(2) engineered kitchen plans,"
    > "(5) sizing calculations."
[20] https://msdbc.org/documents/boardminutes/2020/052020.pdf — MSD 2020 Sewer Use Ordinance Adoption Record
    > "New Food Service Establishments shall be required to install an “outdoor” grease interceptor, whose design and location must be approved in writing by The District prior to installation."
    > "New Food Service Establishments where conditions prohibit the installation of an “outdoor” grease interceptor, may install an “indoor” grease trap, whose design and location must be approved in writing by The District prior to installation."
[21] https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NCECC2018P3/chapter-4-ce-commercial-energy-efficiency — 2018 NC Energy Conservation Code — Commercial Energy Efficiency
    > "Lighting systems shall be provided with controls as specified in Sections C405.2.1, C405.2.2, C405.2.3, C405.2.4 and C405.2.5."
    > "Occupant sensor controls shall be installed to control lights in the following space types:"