Starting May 1, 2025, 2024 Business Licenses will no longer be accepted for Permit Issuance. Contact Building Development Permit team at 703-792-6924 or [email protected] for additional information.
Starting May 1, 2025, 2024 Business Licenses will no longer be accepted for Permit Issuance. Contact Building Development Permit team at 703-792-6924 or [email protected] for additional information.
Policies and procedures have been developed to clarify the process for complying with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The policies and procedures are organized as follows:
Administrative/General: These policies and procedures have broad application to the development and building process. These policies and procedures may apply to administrative requirements; residential and commercial construction; or the plan review permitting and inspection process.
Commercial: These policies and procedures apply to the commercial development and building process where projects are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Building Code.
Residential Plan Review: These policies and procedures apply to the design and plan review process for residential one and two family dwellings where projects are designed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
Residential Inspections: These policies and procedures apply to the construction and inspection process for residential one and two family dwellings where projects designed in accordance with the International Residential Code.
If you have questions or need clarifications on the policies and procedures contact us at [email protected] or 703-792-6930.
SECTION | EFFECTIVE DATE | |
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1 | Address Validation Requirements | 04.26.2021 |
2 | Building Plan Review Priority Processing | 10.15.2009 |
3 | Commercial Project Management Program | 11.01.2013 |
4 | Covered Mall Buildings - Kiosks and Carts | 07.19.2019 |
5 | Existing Radio/Cell Towers New/Replacement Antenna Installation | 01.22.2020 |
6 | Expedited Plan Review Program | SUSPENDED |
7 | Express Commercial Plan Review Program | 10.13.2025 |
8 | Framing and Rough-In Permit | 11.12.2015 |
9 | Insulation Inspections | 02.18.2002 |
10 | Joint Occupancy Evaluation (JOE) Program | 04.25.2019 |
11 | New Commercial Buildings and First Generation Tenant Space | 07.15.2008 |
12 | New Structure - Data Center Buildings | 04.05.2021 |
13 | Posting of Occupant Load | 06.26.2019 |
14 | Resubmission-Revision Policy | 01.18.2012 |
15 | Shell Building Process (Commercial Partial Permitting) | 11.12.2015 |
16 | Spray-on Fireproofing | 04.07.2011 |
SECTION | EFFECTIVE DATE | |
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1 | Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria | 09.30.2021 |
2 | Deck Construction – Permit Requirement | 08.22.2019 |
3 | Deck Stairway Illumination | 08.22.2019 |
4 | Electrical – Load Calculation | 07.01.2009 |
5 | Electrical Vehicle Charging Systems | 07.01.2019 |
6 | Express Residential Plan Review Program | 05.01.2023 |
7 | Foundations and Brick Ledges | 11.01.2006 |
8 | Framing Plans for Conventional Lumber and I-Joist | 07.01.2009 |
9 | Framing Plans for Wood Trusses Metal Plate Connected | 08.28.2015 |
10 | Master File Plan Program | 03.07.2022 |
11 | Property Line Encroachment | 07.19.2019 |
12 | Residential Electronic Trade Permits | 07.15.2020 |
13 | Structural Slabs | 10.29.2019 |
14 | Waived Plan Review Program | 04.26.2021 |
SECTION | EFFECTIVE DATE | |
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1 | Air Leakage Test | 05.01.2023 |
2 | Areaway Drains | 10.10.2003 |
3 | Brick Veneer Inspection | 03.13.2015 |
4 | Certified Gas Drawings | 06.26.2019 |
5 | Concrete Encased Electrode Inspection | 08.15.2009 |
6 | Deck Inspection Access | 10.30.2019 |
7 | Drywall Stocking | 09.11.2003 |
8 | Duct Inspections | 07.01.2009 |
9 | Duct Leakage Testing | 05.01.2023 |
10 | Electrical Service Inspection | 10.10.2003 |
11 | Existing Chimney / Vent Inspection | 06.22.2018 |
12 | Foundation Backfill | 07.01.2009 |
13 | Foundation Drainage Systems | 07.01.2009 |
14 | Grinder Pump Tank Installation Third Party Inspection Program | 08.19.2016 |
15 | Insulation Certificate | 05.01.2023 |
16 | Insulation Inspections (Use Groups R-2, R-3 R-5) | 05.01.2025 |
17 | Master File Plans Inspection Summary Sheet | 02.07.2022 |
18 | Panel Installation | 07.01.2009 |
19 | Protection from Ice Damming | 03.18.1998 |
20 | Residential Floor Framing Inspections | 01.15.2019 |
21 | Structural Foundation Repairs | 07.01.2009 |
22 | Swimming Pool Heaters | 05.01.2022 |
22 | Water Meter Crocks | 07.30.2016 |