State Board of Examiners
of Plumbing, Heating and
Fire Sprinkler Contractors
North Carolina and South Carolina Boards
Enter Technical Examination Waiver Agreement
BOARD MEMBERS
William H. Eubanks
Chairman
Plumbing Inspector
Wilmington, NC
Stuart F. Schwartz
Vice-Chairman
Plumbing Contractor
Raleigh, NC
M. Randall Strother
Secretary/Treasurer
Fire Sprinkler Contractor
Sanford, NC
Roberto A. Nunez
NCSU Engineer
Raleigh, NC
Troy A. Worrell
Heating Contractor
Raleigh, NC
Patricia K. Selby
Public Member
Raleigh, NC
William H. Sullivan III
Air Conditioning Contractor
Greensboro, NC
State Board of Examiners
of Plumbing, Heating, and
Fire Sprinkler Contractors
1109 Dresser Court
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-875-3612
www.nclicensing.org
November 2022
Time is running out! 2023 is just weeks away, and all licensees need to renew their license for the upcom-
ing year prior to expiration on December 31st. Failure to renew a license can result in denial of permits
and disciplinary action by the Board if work is done on an expired license.
Individuals who hold a currently active license for 2022 are able to renew online for 2023. Renewal notic-
es which contained the username and password in early October. There are three ways to renew.
The preferred method is through the online portal using a MasterCard or Visa. You will need a valid email
address to renew online. If you use this method, you should print your license following payment, as a
printed copy will not be mailed from the Board’s office if the license is renewed online.
The second option is to email or fax the signed renewal form to the Board office, and a link will be sent
for online payment. The third option is to mail the signed renewal form to the Board’s office with a check
or money order. Please note that the renewal will not be processed until payment is received, regardless
of the method used.
Licensees who expired in 2019, 2020, or 2021 may renew by submitting a completed paper renewal form
and payment (check or money order) to the Board office. You may also email the signed renewal form to
[email protected] and request a link to pay your fees online. Keep in mind that all forms are pro-
cessed in the order received and must still be completed PRIOR to 12/31/2022 in order for the license to
be renewed successfully. This is not an automated process.
Please note that if the license expired in 2019, it may be renewed until December 31, 2022. After that, the
license will be retired, and the individual will be required to take and pass all applicable examinations in
order to reinstate the license.
Have You Renewed Your License Yet?
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors and
the South Carolina Contractor’s Residential and Commercial Licensing Boards have entered into partial
examination waiver agreements for licensees who hold licenses obtained by examination in either state.
The agreements exempt a currently licensed contractor from the technical portion of the contractor
examinations when applying for licensure in their neighboring state. The applicant is still required to take
and pass the business law examination of the state that is being applied for.
When applying for a license, the applicant must request a license verification from the Board that issued
their license, which that Board will email to the Board that they are applying to. Additional information is
available in the Plumbing, Heating and Fuel Piping Contractor application available on our website.
State Active Contractor License Eligible for North Carolina License
SC Residential Plumbing Plumbing – Class II
SC Residential HVAC Heating Group 3 – Class II
SC Commercial Mechanical, Plumbing (PB) Plumbing – Class I
SC Commercial Mechanical, Heating (HT) Heating Group 1 – Class I
SC Commercial Mechanical, Air Conditioning (AC) Heating Group 2 &
Heating Group 3– Class I
North Carolina State Agencies
State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler
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NC Department of Insurance 919-647-0000
800-634-7854
• Mark Burns 919-647-0006
(Plumbing Interpretations)
• David Rittlinger 919-647-0008
(Mechanical & & Gas Interpretations)
• Dan Dittman 919-647-0012
(Energy Interpretations)
• Charlie Johnson 919-647-0094
(Fire Code Interpretations)
• Lori Miller 919-647-0029
(Building Code Bookstore)
NC Department of Labor 919-807-2796
NC Department of Revenue 919-252-3052
NC Electrical Licensing Board 919-733-9042
NC General Contractor Licensing Board 919-571-4183
NC Irrigation Contractors Licensing Board 919-872-2229
NC Refrigeration Licensing Board 919-779-4711
NC Secretary of State 919-807-2225
NC Well Commission 919-707-5882
Office Staff Directory
Office Phone: 919-875-3612
E-mail: information@nclicensing.org
Dale Dawson 984-884-5788
Executive Director
ddawson@nclicensing.org
Eric Hall 984-884-5787
Business & Technology Manager
Sharon Pittman 984-884-5804
Legal Coordinator
spittman@nclicensing.org
DeJaya (DJ) Soltys 984-884-5789
Executive Assistant / Licensing Coordinator
dsoltys@nclicensing.org
Ashley Tipton 984-884-5753
Exam Coordinator
Kerry Waldroup 984-884-5730
Complaint Coordinator
Marielle Warren 984-884-5793
Office Support Assistant
Livia Rojas 984-884-5791
Receptionist
Field Staff Directory
David Boulay 984-884-5790
Administrative Officer
Region 1
Tom Johnston 984-884-5805
Senior Administrative Officer
Region 2
Jonathan Yerkes 984-884-5785
Administrative Officer
Region 3
Scott Bilsky 984-884-5799
Administrative Officer
Region 4
Kevin Thibodeaux 984-884-5795
Administrative Officer
Region 5
kthibodeaux@nclicensing.org
To view a regional map and listing of counties, please visit
our website at www.nclicensing.org and click on the
“Administrative Officers” button, or simply click here.
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Website Information: www.nclicensing.org (Forms)
Online license renewal is available for licensees who wish to use it and pay the renewal fee with
a MasterCard or Visa. The online renewal link can be found on the home page of our website.
If you do not have your username and password, or have any other questions regarding online
renewal, please contact DeJaya “DJ” Soltys at 984-884-5789.
Compliant Form
- Complaint against licensed or unlicensed contractors
Forms Requiring Payment (check, money order or online)
1. Trade Name Change (licensee or firm name)
2. Add Sub-licensee
3. License Activation (for examinees who have passed examination)
Forms Requiring No Payment
1. Address Change: Licensee (may be changed online)
2. Address Change: Sub-licensee (may be changed online)
3. Delete Sub-licensee
Renewal Forms (available until 12/31/2022)
1. 2022 without Sublicensees (available until 12/31/2022)
2. 2022 with Sublicensees (available until 12/31/22)
3. 2022 and Previous Years with or without Sublicensees (if expired in 2019, 2020, or 2021)
Renewal Forms (available beginning 10/01/20
1. 2023
2. 2023 and Previous Years if expired in 2020, 2021 or 2022)
New Applicant Forms
NEW— Online Application Available
1. Plumbing, Heating, and Fuel Piping Contractor Examination Application
2. Fire Sprinkler Installation & Inspection Contractor Examination Application
3. Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor
4. Plumbing, Heating & Fuel Piping Technician
5. Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician Examination Application (with or without NICET)
6. Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician
7. Book Reference List for All Applicants
8. Request for Exam Review (for examinees who have failed a recent exam)
9. Re-examination Application (for examinees who wish to retake an exam)
10. Customer Affidavit
Technical Examination Waiver Forms (State Specific)
1. Technical Exam Waiver (South Carolina plumbing & HVAC contractors ONLY)
Military & Military Spouse Applicant Forms
1. Active Duty or Veteran: Plumbing, Heating, Fuel Piping and Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor
2. Military Spouse: Plumbing, Heating, Fuel Piping and Fire Sprinkler Installation Contractor
Online Ordering
1. Books - Board's Laws & Rules and Business & Project Management for Contractors
2. Request for Copy (Reprint) of License
3. Request for Register of Licensees
4. Request for Verification of License
5. Request for Listing of Current Applicants
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Disciplinary Actions
The Board is required by law to invesgate every complaint received. If the ndings of the invesgaon indicate that a violaon of the
laws and rules enforced by the Board have occurred by a licensed or unlicensed individual and/or rm, a number of disciplinary acons
are available to the Board. Recent acons are reected in the four reports that follow:
• Leer of Cauon Report
• Consent Agreement Report
• Field Resoluon and Resoluon Review Commiee Report
• Aorney’s Report
Letter of Caution Report
Upon compleon of invesgaons, a Leer of Cauon can be issued to a licensee where it is determined through an invesgaon that a
violaon has occurred by one of our licensees. The Leer of Cauon is issued to address and arm issues they should improve upon or be
more mindful of for future jobs:
Name City/Town Date_____
Byers, Elliott C. Forest City, NC 05/17/2022
Debnam, Brandyon A. Wilson, NC 04/22/2022
Deloatch, Amonti Raleigh, NC 02/10/2022
Foster, Roy M. Charlotte, NC 08/17/2022
Hammonds, Earney D. Lumberton, NC 05/02/2022
Consent Agreement Report
A Consent Agreement is an adavit taken from unlicensed individuals performing plumbing, heang and re sprinkler work without a
license. These individuals sign a Consent Agreement stang that they will not perform any work requiring a license unl they are properly
licensed to do so. If you see these individuals performing contracng acvies in the eld, please report them to this oce.
Name City/Town Date
Adams, Jeffrey Chesapeake, VA 06/21/2022
Alvarez, Jose E Greensboro, NC 07/21/2022
Barefoot, Joshua Willow Spring, NC 07/27/2022
Barnett, Kevin D. Charlotte, NC 07/26/2022
Beasley, Jamie Angier, NC 08/17/2022
Boles, Preston Pinnacle, NC 07/12/2022
Boles, Van W. Pinnacle, NC 07/12/2022
Brennen, Clinton A. Winston-Salem 07/20/2022
Carrera, Joseph A. Mooresville, NC 07/27/2022
Comuzie, Brian A. Gastonia, NC 08/31/2022
Grasty, Sean M. Asheville, NC 07/26/2022
Hooper, Travis L. Robbinsville, NC 06/30/2022
Howard Sr., Matthew L. Morganton, NC 08/18/2022
Kelly, Jeffery T. Manns Harbor, NC 09/06/2022
Name City/Town Date____
LaMade, Jonathan M. Mt. Holly, NC 08/09/2022
Livingston, Nicholas L. Fayetteville, NC 08/25/2022
Lunsford, James E. Hendersonville 08/01/2022
Misenheimer, Richard A. Salisbury, NC 07/26/2022
Murry-Lerm, Dane C. Taylorsville, NC 07/05/2022
Nunez, Gabriel Charlotte, NC 07/28/2022
Poston, Curtis D. Greensboro, NC 07/21/2022
Rusher, Daniel C. Wilmington, NC 07/20/2022
Russell, Charles W. Gastonia, NC 08/31/2022
Seabrook, Stephen L. Hephzibah, GA 08/23/2022
Smith, Samuel M. Woodleaf, NC 07/26/2022
Sweeney, O.W. Greensboro, NC 07/26/2022
Taylor Jr., Walter R. Princeton, NC 07/07/2022
Name City/Town Date_____
Hefner, Eric V. Denton, NC 05/4/2022
Holleman, Edwin D. Clayton, NC 06/28/2022
Kidd, Henry M. Raleigh, NC 06/29/2022
Spoor, James R. Beulaville, NC 07/8/2022
Resolution Agreements
A Field Resolution Agreement is a voluntary agreement by which a licensee enters into some type of sanctions against their license instead
of appearing before the Resolution Review Committee or the Full Board at a formal hearing. All of the Agreements are reviewed by a mem-
ber of the Resolution Review Committee and then presented to a Board hearing panel for approval prior to the agreement being adopted
as a final agency decision. If a complaint has not been resolved in the field through a Field Resolution Agreement, then the case can be re-
ferred to the Resolution Review Committee. During the Resolution Review Committee meeting, a licensee can enter into a Review Com-
mittee Resolution Agreement in place of appearing before the Board at a formal hearing; the agreement is then presented to a Board hear-
ing panel for approval prior to the agreement being adopted as a final agency decision. Cases that cannot be resolved through the use of
Field Resolution Agreements or Review Committee Resolution Agreements are forwarded to formal hearings before the Board. Listed
below are the different agreements entered into by the field staff and the Resolution Review Committee that have been approved by the
Board. The information below does not contain all of the facts or details of each case. Specific details of any of the following cases can be
obtained by e-mail ([email protected]) or upon written request to the Board’s office.
Barkley, Danny A.
Quality Construction
and Windows, Inc.
Newton, NC
License# 24377, P-I
Allegations the licensee paid Jeffrey Crump
with cash and or a form 1099 to perform
work requiring a license from the Board in
violation of GS 87-21 and the Board laws and
Rules section .0512.
Danny Barkley signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/16/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Danny
Barkley, number 24377, P-I, and that of the
firm shall be placed on a unsupervised proba-
tion for a period of twelve (12) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend,
and complete the Special Board Laws &
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Rules course and shall submit to the Board’s
office within the next thirty (30) days copies
of all employee W-4’s and by the end of the
probation submit a copy of all employee W-
2’s.
Britt, Ervin D.
Raleigh Air, Inc.
Clayton, NC
License# 32563 H-3-II
Allegations the licensee knowingly contract-
ed a Heating Group 2 job, with a total of 20
tons cooling, while only holding a Heating
Group 3, Class II License. The installation as
started around September of 2021. Licensee
failed to obtain a permit prior to commenc-
ing work.
Resolution Conference held 06/29/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Ervin Britt,
number 32563 H-3-II, and the license of the
firm be suspended for a period of eighteen
(18) months. Among other requirements
during the suspension, the licensee shall en-
roll in, attend and complete the Special
Board Laws & Rules course. Upon successful
completion of the suspension, his license,
number 32563 H-3-II, and that of the firm
shall be placed on supervised probation for a
period of twenty-four (24) months.
Burgess, Andrew C.
Carolina Heat Cool, LLC
Clayton, NC
License# 33004 H-3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to provide
supervision, failed to carry out adequate
ductwork installation and system design,
failed to install a by-pass on a single stage
equipment serving two floors, violated the
minimum standard of the North Carolina
State Mechanical Code, violated the mini-
mum standard of the North Carolina State
Fuel Gas Code, installation performed in a
poor workman like manner / poor workman-
ship, and the firm failed to provide docu-
ments to the board upon request.
Resolution Conference held 06/27/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Andrew C.
Burgess, number 33004 H-3-I, and that of the
firm shall be placed on supervised probation
for a period of twenty-four (24 months).
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, within thirty (30) days of institution
of this agreement the firm shall have a sec-
ond licensee who will qualify the firm with an
H-3 license, the licensee shall enroll in, at-
tend, and complete the series of Special Me-
chanical Code courses, the licensee shall
enroll in, attend, and complete the series of
Special Fuel Gas Code and Design courses
and the Special Board Laws & Rules course.
Camden, Paul
Camden's Plumbing & Repair, Inc.
Fuquay Varina, NC
License# 18903 P-I
Allegations the licensee failed to withhold
taxes and paid an unlicensed individual using
a 1099 Form in violation of the Board rule 21
NCAC 50.0512.
Paul Camden signed Proposed Resolution
Agreement 07/27/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Paul Cam-
den, number 18903 P-I, and that of the firm
shall be placed on a unsupervised probation
for a period of twelve (12) months. Among
other requirements during the probation,
licensee shall enroll in, attend, and complete
the Special Board Laws & Rules course and
submit to the Board’s office within the next
thirty (30) days copies of all employee W-4’s
and by the end of the probation submit a
copy of all employee W-2’s.
Cape Fear Mechanical
and General Contracting, Inc.
Roseboro, NC
Unlicensed
Allegations that owner/operator allowed the
licensee of the firm to license the firm, Cape
Fear Mechanical & General Contracting, Inc.
while the license was actively employed with
another license firm out of Raleigh, NC while
the firm was performing work that requires a
license, failed to assure that the licensee of
the firm meets the minimum employment
required as the licensee of the firm, the firm
allowed permits to be pulled for jobs con-
tracted and installed by an unlicensed person
(Alan Stewart). This happened multiple
times, after the licensee removed his license
from the firm (March 17, 2021), the firm
continued working performing work that
requires a license as an unlicensed firm.
Resolution Conferences held 12/09/2021.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of the firm,
Cape Fear Mechanical and General Contract-
ing, Inc., and Cape Fear Climate Control Inc,
be suspended for a period of two (2) years.
Among other requirements during the sus-
pension, James Mark Hammond, owner/
operator of the firm, shall enroll in, attend,
and complete the Special Board Laws &
Rules course.
Collins, Brock
AES Mechanical Service Group, Inc.
Tallassee, AL
License# 34232 H-2
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain final
inspections within ten (10) days of substantial
completion of the work .
Brock Collins signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/16/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Brock Col-
lins, number 34232 H-2 and that of the firm
shall be placed on unsupervised probation
for a period of twelve (12) months. Among
other requirements during the probation, the
licensee shall enroll in, attend, and complete
the Special Board Laws & Rules course.
Cox, Steven M.
Cox Brothers Plumbing, Inc.
Sanford, NC
License# 08644 P-I
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain final
inspections within ten (10) days of substantial
completion of the work .
Resolution Conference held 06/30/2022.
Accept Proposed Resolution Agreement
dated 12/22/2021.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Steven
Cox, number 08644 P-I, and that of the firm
shall be placed on unsupervised probation
for a period of eighteen (18) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend,
and complete the Special Board Laws &
Rules course and the series of Special Plumb-
ing Code and Design courses.
Curtis, Donald
Curtis Contractors
Chadbourn, NC
License# 9152 PH-2&3-I
Allegations that licensee failed to request
inspections within 10 days of substantial
completion of work, failed to perform a load
calculation, failed to respond to the custom-
er in a timely manner, and allowed others to
use license.
Donald Curtis signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/02/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Donald
Curtis, license, number 9152 PH-2&3-I, and
the license of the firm, be surrendered to the
Board.
Dew, Fred K.
Chacco, Inc
Fayetteville, NC
License# 2957 PH-2&3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to provide
adequate supervision, and failed to carry out
adequate ductwork installation.
Resolution Conference held 06/27/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Fred Dew,
number 2957 PH-2&3-I, and that of the firm
shall be placed on unsupervised probation
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for a period of twelve (12) months. Among
other requirements during the probation, the
licensee shall enroll in, attend the Special
Board Laws & Rules course.
Dusenbury, David
Air Dynamics, LLC
Apex, NC
License# 32576 H-3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain a
permit prior to commencing work, failed to
perform a load calculation prior to equip-
ment selection.
David Dusenbury signed a Proposed Resolu-
tion Agreement 07/19/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license, number
32576 H-3-I, and that of the firm shall be
placed on a supervised probation for a peri-
od of twelve (12) months. Among other
requirements during the probation, licensee
shall enroll in, attend and complete the Spe-
cial Board Laws & Rules course.
Farr, Michael A.
K.I.C.Z Maintenance
& Remodeling, Inc.
Grandy, NC
License# 23177 H-3-II
Allegations the licensee failed to perform a
load calculation for the HVAC installation on
this complaint, pulled a permit for a firm that
was not licensed, allowed the use of license
by unlicensed persons, and obtained a permit
and allowed his license number to appear on
a permit on a job where the licensee did not
hold the contract with the homeowner or
general contractor, the licensee did not su-
pervise, the installation was not performed
by the licensee or bona-fide employees of the
licensee and did not receive the contractual
payment for the job.
Resolution Conference held 06/28/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Michael
Farr, number 23177 H-3-II, and that of the
firm shall be placed on supervised probation
for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend, and
complete the series of Special Contractor
Business Management courses
Gaskins, Warren O., III
Hatteras Island Air, Inc.
Avon, NC
License# 32971 H-3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain per-
mit(s) prior to commencing work due to
oversite by the permitting employee, and
failed to obtain final inspection(s) within ten
(10) days of substantial completion of the
work.
Warren Gaskins signed a Proposed Resolu-
tion Agreement 06/15/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Warren
“Tater” Gaskins, number 32971 H-3-I, and
that of the firm shall be placed on a unsuper-
vised probation for a period of twelve (12)
months. Among other requirements during
the probation, the licensee shall enroll in,
attend, and complete the Special Board Laws
& Rules course. Within thirty (60) days from
signing this agreement the licensee shall ob-
tain a final inspection of all open permits or
submit evidence of his efforts to obtain final
inspection for each job as outlined below:
The licensee shall submit a letter to each
homeowner, certified mail return receipt,
notifying the homeowner that the installation
performed is required by state law to be
inspected by the local inspection department
and that failure to have the installation in-
spected could lead to the electrical or gas
service being disconnected from the struc-
ture by the local code enforcement official.
The letter should ask that the homeowner
notify the licensee within 10 days of receipt
of the letter to schedule a date for inspec-
tion. Within 15 days of sending the original
letter, the licensee shall send a second letter,
certified mail return receipt, to those home-
owners who have failed to respond in the
timeframe prescribed above, notifying the
homeowner that the installation performed is
required by law to be inspected by the local
inspection department and that failure to
have the installation inspected could lead to
the electrical or gas service being disconnect-
ed from the structure. A copy of both let-
ters shall also be sent to the appropriate
local code enforcement official’s office and to
the Board’s office.
Hayes, Joseph E.
American Residential Services LLC,
d/b/a ARS
Raleigh, NC
License# 29147 PH-1&3-1
Allegations the licensee of the firm failed to
perform a proper load calculation, installed
an air conditioning system that was signifi-
cantly oversized, submitted incorrect load
calculation information to the homeowners,
failed to provide proper and adequate super-
vision, and violated the minimum standard of
the North Carolina State Mechanical Code.
Resolution Conference held 06/30/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Joseph
Hayes, number 29147 PH-1&3-I, and that of
the firm shall be placed on supervised proba-
tion for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend, and
complete the series of Special Mechanical
Design courses and the Special Board Laws &
Rules course.
Kanupp, Lynn Lee
Kanupp Heating and Air
Connelly Springs, NC
License# 34186 H-3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to properly
permit the mechanical installation of (5) sin-
gle head Blue Ridge mini-splits units and vio-
lated GS 87-21 and the Board laws and rules
by contracting with an unlicensed general
contractor, Lynn Kanupp signed a Proposed
Resolution Agreement 06/15/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Lynn
Kanupp, number 34186 H-3-I, and that of the
firm shall be placed on unsupervised proba-
tion for a period of twelve months. Among
other requirements during the probation, by
June 24th, 2022 the contractor shall return
to the homes located at 4515 Carswell Road,
and perform a thorough Manual J load calcu-
lation and a Manual S equipment sizing calcu-
lation, and the licensee shall enroll in, attend,
and complete the Special Board Laws & Rules
course.
Kirschbaum, Robert M.
Service Experts Heating
& Air Conditioning, LLC
Raleigh, NC
License# 33365 P-I, Sublicensee
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain per-
mit(s) prior to commencing work, failed to
request inspections within 10 days of sub-
stantial completion of work, failed to obtain
final inspections, failed to provide proper and
adequate supervision, and violated the mini-
mum standard of the North Carolina State
Plumbing Code.
Resolution Conference held 06/28/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Robert
Kirschbaum, number 33365 P-I, and that of
the firm shall be placed on unsupervised pro-
bation for a period of twelve (12) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend, and
complete the Special Board Laws & Rules
course.
Mitchell, Michael A.
Mitchell Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Rolesville, NC
License# 6374 H-3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain per-
mit(s) prior to commencing work, failed to
request inspections within 10 days of sub-
stantial completion of work, failed to obtain
final inspections on the zoning system instal-
lation, and failed to provide adequate super-
vision.
Resolution Conference held 06/28/2022.
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The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Michael
Mitchell, number 6374 H-3-I, and that of the
firm shall be placed on unsupervised proba-
tion for a period of twelve (12) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend, and
complete the Special Board Laws & Rules
course.
Myers, Joe C., Jr.
GRC HVAC, LLC
Louisburg, NC
License# 7798 PH-2&3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to provide
proper and adequate supervision, failed to
install Rheem equipment per the contract
and instead installed Grand Aire equipment,
licensee failed to perform proper load calcu-
lations for the firm and work under his li-
cense, violated probation, failed to submit
quarterly report per the probation after
many prompts by the board staff, failed to
attend the Board Laws and Rules classes and
in fact had missed 7 classes scheduled in the
Raleigh area and 7 scheduled in the Statesville
area since the institution of the probation,
and failed to engage a change order when
told to install an electric AHU instead of the
gas furnace in the contract for the installation
on 2022-280.
Resolution Conference held 06/30/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Joe Carroll
Myers, Jr., number 7798 PH2&3-I, and the
license of the firm be suspended for a period
of eighteen (18) months. Among other re-
quirements during the suspension, the licen-
see shall enroll in, attend, and complete the
Special Board Laws & Rules course. Upon
successful completion of the suspension, his
license, number 7798 PH-2&3-I, and that of
the firm shall be placed on supervised proba-
tion for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Partin, John B.
North Chatham Plumbing
Pittsboro, NC
License# 20562 P-II
Allegations the licensee failed to withhold
taxes and paid an unlicensed individual using a
1099 Form in violation of the Board rule 21
NCAC 50.0512.
John B. Partin signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/29/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of John B.
Partin, number 20562 P-II, and that of the
firm shall be placed on a unsupervised proba-
tion for a period of twelve (12) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, the licensee shall enroll in, attend, and
complete the Special Board Laws & Rules
course and shall submit to the Board’s office
within the next thirty (30) days copies of all
employee W-4’s and by the end of the pro-
bation submit a copy of all employee W-2’s.
Robertson, Thomas E.
Robertson's Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Newport, NC
License# 19889 H-2&3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to perform a
load calculation prior to the installation of
new Goodman 2.5-ton split system heat
pump, failed to provide adequate supervision,
failed to obtain final inspections within ten
(10) days of substantial completion of the
work, and engaged in business under a differ-
ent name or style of business than appears
on his license.
Thomas Robertson signed a Proposed Reso-
lution Agreement 06/16/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Thomas
Roberston, number 19889 H-2&3-I, and that
of the firm shall be placed on unsupervised
probation for a period of twelve (12)
months. Among other requirements during
the probation, the licensee shall enroll in,
attend, and complete the Special Board Laws
& Rules.
Samuel, Ricky
A&R Heating & Air
Jacksonville, NC
License# 33993 H-3-I
Allegations the licensee failed to perform a
load calculation for the installation of a new
Goodman 2.5-ton gas pack unit, failed to
obtain a permit prior to commencing work
and failed to obtain final inspections within
ten (10) days of substantial completion of the
work, and violated the State Mechanical
Code.
Ricky Samuel signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/16/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Ricky Sam-
uel, number 33993 H-3-I, and that of the firm
shall be placed on unsupervised probation for
a period of twelve (12) months. Among
other requirements during the probation, the
licensee shall enroll in, attend, and complete
the Special Board Laws & Rules course.
Schrum, Harry
Hewitt Schrum Construction
Taylorsville, NC
License# 15498 P-I
Allegations the licensee failed to withhold
taxes and paid an unlicensed individual using a
1099 Form in violation of the Board rule 21
NCAC 50.0512.
Harry Schrum Proposed Resolution Agree-
ment 05/17/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Harry
Schrum, number 15498 P-I, and that of the
firm shall be placed on a unsupervised proba-
tion for a period of twelve (12) months.
Among other requirements during the pro-
bation, licensee shall enroll in, attend, and
complete the Special Board Laws & Rules
course and submit to the Board’s office with-
in the next thirty (30) days copies of all em-
ployee W-4’s and by the end of the proba-
tion submit a copy of all employee W-2’s.
Simpson, Brian
LR Mechanical, LLC
Charlotte, NC
License# 34437 H-3-II
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain a
permit prior to commencing work, violated
the State Mechanical Code, failed to perform
the required load calculation, and failed to
request inspections within 10 days of sub-
stantial completion of work.
Brian Simpson signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 08/10/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that Brian Simpson, number
34437 H-3-II, and that of the firm shall be
placed on an unsupervised probation for a
period of (12) months. Among other re-
quirements during the probation, the licen-
see, by 08/22/2022, shall assure that his li-
cense has been listed with the Board in the
name that he currently operates his business
and enroll in, attend and complete the Special
Board Laws & Rules course.
Walker, Robert A.
Walker Plumbing Services, Inc.
Kings Mountain, NC
License# 34685 P-I
Allegations that the licensee violated GS 87-
21 and the Board laws and rules, sec-
tion .0402 for failing to properly permit the
installation of plumbing.
Robert Walker signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/29/2022.
The Review Committee found that the alle-
gations were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Robert
Walker, number 34685 P-I, and that of the
firm shall be placed on unsupervised proba-
tion for a period of eighteen months. Among
other requirements during the probation, by
07/08/2022, the contractor shall obtain a
permit from the local code enforcement
official, return to this structure and correct
any and all code violations that still exist.
The contractor shall contact the building
owner in advance, arrange a time to perform
this work and shall receive a final inspection
by July 15th, 2022. This work shall be per-
formed at the expense of the contractor, and
licensee shall enroll in, attend and complete
the Special Board Laws & Rules course
Watts, Justin
Just In Time Plumbing LLC
Kings Mountain, NC
License# 32389, P-I
Allegations the licensee failed to obtain a
permit prior to commencing work and failed
to obtain final inspections within ten (10)
days of substantial completion of the work.
Justin Watts signed a Proposed Resolution
Agreement 06/29/2022.
The Review Committee found that the allega-
tions were supported by the evidence and
recommended that the license of Justin
Watts, number number 32389, P-I, and that
of the firm shall be placed on supervised pro-
bation for a period of (12) twelve months.
Among other requirements during the proba-
tion, by July 8th, 2022 the contractor shall
obtain a permit from the local code enforce-
ment official. The contractor shall contact
the building owner for the salon school in
advance and shall receive a final inspection by
July 15th, 2022. The work must be uncovered
for inspection. This work shall be performed
at the expense of the contractor.
Attorney’s Report
The Attorney’s Report contains information pertaining to cases that have been adjudicated in a formal proceeding of the Board or in the
courts of North Carolina. Disciplinary actions against licensed contractors are typically imposed during a Formal Hearing of the Board.
Court action is necessary when unlicensed individuals are in violation of the Board’s Laws and Rules or in circumstances where licensees
are found to be in violation of any order(s) issued by the Board.
Borrego, Jorge A.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 9/21/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so. Defendants served 9/26/22.
Byerly, Timothy J.
Asheville, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 9/21/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Chisholm, John B.
China Grove, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 9/7/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Dean, Christopher
Clayton, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license in violation of prior Judgment of
Permanent Injunction. Defendant served
5/23/22. Show Cause hearing held 9/26/22.
Defendant found in contempt and sentenced
to $500.00 fine and 30 days in jail.
Eastmond, Howard
Wilmington, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 9/14/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Ferguson, Joy
Graham, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license. Complaint for injunctive relief
filed 5/31/18 Complaint forwarded to Sheriff
on 6/1/18. Defendant served 6/6/18. Re-
ceived Order for Extension of Time to An-
swer. Answer filed 7/23/18. Negotiations not
successful will proceed to hearing. Discov-
ery served 2/1/19. Trial set for 9/19/22.
Propose to resolve with letter agreement.
Notice of Dismissal with Prejudice filed
8/24/22.
Gabriele, Perry M.
Kannapolis, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
license. Judgment of Permanent Injunction
filed 9/14/22 enjoining the Defendant from
engaging in business as a plumbing or heating
contractor until properly licensed to do so.
Hamilton, Michael
Concord, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 8/4/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Hawkins, Michael D.
12/16/21
New Bern, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license in violation of prior Judgment of
Permanent Injunction. Defendant found in
contempt and sentenced to a 30-day sus-
pended jail sentence and a $500 fine on
9/19/22.
Jackson Jr., Daniel
Durham, NC
Formal Hearing conducted. Final Order exe-
cuted May 22, 2022 revoking Respondents’
license after a hearing based on misconduct,
lack of supervision and failure to comply with
probation requirements. Respondent ap-
pealed Board decision to Durham County
Superior Court. Motion to Dismiss filed
7/18/22. Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
scheduled for 9/12/22. Court affirmed Board
Order.
Jordan, Harold
Charlotte, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 8/22/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Krieger, Gunther E.
Hayesville, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 10/3/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Long, Larry Ernest
Yadkinville, NC
Allegations of misconduct in failing to be
present and supervise work after Mr. Long
sold his firm to an unlicensed person with a
commitment to be the licensee for several
years. Formal Hearing held August 9, 2022.
Consent Order entered placing licensee
Long on probation for one year with re-
quirements of a log showing all job locations,
site visits and observations noted, permits
plus Board Rules Class. Certain issues were
deferred to the judicial system. A separate
Order was issued as to the purchaser of
Lomar Enterprises Inc and any successor
entity placing the firm on probation for eight-
een months with requirements of a daily log
and attendance at a Board Rules class by the
new owner.
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Lopez, Jose A.
Wilson, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without
a valid license. Judgment of Permanent In-
junction filed 9/12/22 enjoining the Defend-
ant from engaging in business as a plumbing
or heating contractor until properly licensed
to do so.
Magallon, Leonilo M.
Kannapolis, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
license. Judgment of Permanent Injunction
filed 9/22/22 enjoining the Defendant from
engaging in business as a plumbing or heating
contractor until properly licensed to do so.
Marshall, Brandon R.
Clemmons, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 8/4/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
McKee, Brian S.
Holly Springs, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 10/3/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
McVey, Douglas Wesley
Doug’s Plumbing
Charlotte NC
(Mecklenburg County)
Allegations of failure to include all work on
the permit, allowing the tile contractor to
complete work, and numerous code viola-
tions. Formal hearing August 9, 2022. Con-
sent Order approved placing license of indi-
vidual and firm on probation for 12 months
with requirements of the Board Rules Class
and the Plumbing Code and Design Class.
Certain issues were deferred to the judicial
system.
Metz, Kerry
Erwin, NC
Formal Hearing held July 13 on allegations
Respondent was employed fulltime at a con-
tracting firm in Raleigh and listed his license
in with a Sampson County firm and was not
on duty at Cape Fear Mechanical & Con-
tracting, Inc. Formal hearing held July 14,
2022 and Order issued placing license on
probation for twelve months with require-
ments to produce for the Board a copy of
the load calculation for every mechanical job
during the probation, and take the Special
Mechanical Design Course.
Pickard, Charles
Sylva, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without
a valid license. Judgment of Permanent In-
junction filed 9/7/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Pittman, Timothy D.
12/16/21
Pikeville, NC
Allegations of plumbing and fuel piping con-
tracting without a valid license. Judgment of
Permanent Injunction filed 9/29/22 enjoining
the Defendant from engaging in business as a
plumbing or heating contractor until proper-
ly licensed to do so.
Popelaski, Steve
Apex, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license in violation of prior Judgment of
Permanent Injunction. Show Cause hearing
held 8/15/22. Defendant found in Civil Con-
tempt and ordered to pay a $1,500.00 fine.
Rand, David
Swannanoa, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 8/24/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so. Individual Defendant served 9/2/22
and Corporate Defendant served 8/27/22.
Roberts, Kelly L.
Gastonia, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 9/14/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so. Defendant served 9/27/22.
Smith, Joshua R.
Fayetteville, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license in violation of 3/2/18 Judgment
of Permanent Injunction. Show Cause hear-
ing held 9/5/22. Defendant found in Civil
Contempt and sentenced to a 30-day sus-
pended jail sentence and $500 fine.
Stanley, Adam B.
Wilksboro, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without
a valid license. Judgment of Permanent In-
junction filed 9/29/22 enjoining the Defend-
ant from engaging in business as a plumbing
or heating contractor until properly licensed
to do so.
Tarske, Christopher M.
Naples, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without
a valid license. Judgment of Permanent In-
junction filed 9/22/22 enjoining the Defend-
ant from engaging in business as a plumbing
or heating contractor until properly licensed
to do so.
Tolston, Gary
Kinston, NC
Allegations of heating contracting without a
valid license. Judgment of Permanent Injunc-
tion filed 9/7/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
Vera Jr. Reynaldo
Conway, SC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without
a valid license. Judgment of Permanent In-
junction filed 8/24/22 enjoining the Defend-
ant from engaging in business as a plumbing
or heating contractor until properly licensed
to do so.
Whitehurst, Albert
Greenville, NC
Allegations of plumbing contracting without
a valid license. Judgment of Permanent In-
junction filed 9/7/22 enjoining the Defendant
from engaging in business as a plumbing or
heating contractor until properly licensed to
do so.
