Exempts UL certified persons who construct, furnish, or erect signs and awnings from the general contractor license requirements in new subparagraph GS 87-1(b)(4). Changes “power plan” to “power plant” in subparagraph (b)(1) of that section as a clarifying change.

Allows persons claiming exemption from general contractor licensing as UL certified to furnish an affidavit with documentation when applying for a building permit under new GS 87-14(a)(1a). Directs that the building permit will be revoked if the applicant was not entitled to claim the exemption under GS 87-1(b)(4).