Building Code Council

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Building Code Council
Department 
Insurance
Governor Appointments 
17
Total Board Positions 
17
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143-136
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
6 years
Purpose 
The council prepares and adopts criteria in accordance with the N.C. Building Code, including classifications of buildings and structures, building restrictions, precautions taken during construction and permissible materials. The board has 17 members, each serving a six-year term. The governor appoints all members.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Andrew C. Cole 8/3/20227/31/2028LimitedRegistered Architect
Mark Matheny 2/17/20227/31/2027LimitedMunicipal or County Building Inspector
Ralph Euchner 3/7/20087/31/2025LimitedLicensed LP Gas Dealer/Contractor involved in the design of natural & LP who has expertise in field
Bridget Herring 12/11/20177/31/2029LimitedPublic Member not a member of the building construction industry
W. Robert Axford 9/28/20207/31/2025LimitedLicensed Electrical Contractor
Michael S. Ali 10/25/20187/31/2029LimitedRegistered Engineer on staff of State agency charged w/approval of plans of State owned buildings
Victoria G. Watlington 12/3/20197/31/2028LimitedMunicipal elected Official or City Manager
Robert Zapple 2/11/20217/31/2028LimitedCounty Commission or County Manager
Jason Brian Shepherd 8/2/20217/31/2027LimitedAn active member Of NC Fire Service w/expertise in fire safety
David A. Gieser 8/3/20227/31/2028LimitedRegistered Architect
Gloria Carney Shealey 8/2/20217/31/2027LimitedLicensed General Contractor
Robert L. Howard 8/1/20237/31/2029LimitedLicensed General Contractor specializing in residential construction
Jeffery Allan Hilton Sr. 8/3/20227/31/2028LimitedLicensed general contractor specializing in coastal residential construction
Carl Christian Berg 8/2/20217/31/2027LimitedRegistered Engineer practicing in Structural Engineering
Natalie Rose MacDonald 8/2/20217/31/2027LimitedRegistered Engineer practicing in Mechanical Engineering
Mary W. Humiston 10/1/20197/31/2025LimitedRegistered Engineer practicing in Electrical Engineering
Deborah D. Shearin 10/7/20197/31/2025LimitedLicensed Plumbing and Heating Contractor


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