Welcome to the NCBIA Website. In 1955, Edison Hubert Johnson, P.E., then Chief Building Inspector for Durham, and Kern E. Church, P.E., then Assistant State Fire Marshal began discussions on the possibility of organizing a State Building Inspectors’ Association and on June 26th, 1956 the NC Building Inspectors’ Association was chartered. Ed Johnson became the first President and Kern Church became the first Secretary/Treasurer of NCBIA. Along with the help of many other dedicated professionals then and over the years, this Association has grown to what it is today. Thanks to all the hard-working and dedicated Professionals across our great State protecting the health and safety of the citizens of North Carolina.
Education, Integrity & Professionalism
NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING INSPECTORS’ ASSOCIATION
Message from the President – August 2026
Keith Kiger – Chief Building Inspector – Surry County
NCBIA NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stronger Together
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70 Years of Service, Safety, and Professionalism
Celebrating 70 Years of the North Carolina Building Inspectors’ Association
For 70 years, the North Carolina Building Inspectors’ Association has stood as a leader in promoting safe construction, professional development, and code enforcement excellence across our great state. Since being chartered on June 26, 1956, NCBIA has united code officials, inspectors, plan reviewers, permit professionals, and industry partners with a common mission: protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of North Carolina through education, integrity, and professionalism. We honor the vision of our founders, celebrate the dedication of our members past and present, and look forward to the future as we continue strengthening the code enforcement profession for generations to come. 70 Years Strong. 70 Years of Service. 70 Years of Protecting North Carolina. Thank you to every member, volunteer, leader, educator, and code official who has contributed to our legacy. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for our industry.
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