Sign Manufacturing License Exemption.

This bill exempts UL-certified sign manufacturers from North Carolina's general contractor licensing requirements when installing signs, awnings, or related architectural features. It requires building permit applicants claiming this exemption to provide UL certification documentation and a sworn affidavit verifying their certification. Building inspectors must submit this documentation to the licensing board for verification, and permits may be revoked if certification is invalid. The exemption applies solely to sign manufacturing work, not other construction activities.