On December 3, 2025, the Town of Black Mountain released a public statement about the permitting and safety compliance of the covered deck at Black Mountain Brewing, located at 131 Broadway Street. The Town stated it aims to enforce state building and fire-safety regulations fairly and transparently. In response to recent questions, the Town has prepared a timeline of all permitting activities, inspections, and required documents for the property. These records are available to the public upon request.
The Town denied claims that it is targeting Black Mountain Brewing or responding to public comments. Officials said that enforcement of regulations is required by law and applies to all properties. The statement noted that the original building and lower deck received permits and a certificate of occupancy in July 2018. However, the upper deck and roof addition did not receive a certificate of occupancy. The original occupancy limit was set at 50 people, based on building code compliance at that time.
In 2025, the Town found unpermitted construction on the second floor, including work on an upstairs restroom. This restroom was not open to the public during construction, leaving only one public restroom available. Under the North Carolina State Building Code (Plumbing Code 403.2), this limits legal occupancy to 25 people until another restroom is available or the upstairs restroom is completed. The Town said this occupancy reduction is due to restroom access and is separate from the permitting issues for the upper floor and deck…