The Building Inspections Division protects the health, safety and welfare of the general public by assuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are constructed and installed in compliance with the standards contained within the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC).

The neccesary links for Residential Building Permits are below::

• Elements Required for Issuance of Building Permits
          Use this form to make sure you have everything required for your Building Permit.
• Sample Application Form
          Shows you what the actual four-part form (which is available in the Community Development Center) looks like. You are required to complete the Development Permit-Zoning and Building Form and the Building Permit Application Form if you intend to do any of the following:

  1. Construct, remodel or expand any of the following:
         a. dwellings;
         b. accessory structures;
         c. farm buildings; or
  2. Change the use of any structure.
  3. Change the use of any premises.

• Building Information Form
          Shows you what the actual four-part form, available in the Community Development Center, looks like.
• Checklist for Building Plans
          To avoid a delay in processing your Building Permit, please be sure that your plans include the following....
• Typical Finished Basement Details
          This package contains information to be incorporated into the plans for a finished basement. They are not an alternative to submitting plans.
• Deck Package
          This package can be used in lieu of submitting deck drawings. Decks must be constructed in strict conformance with the details contained herein.
• Conditioned Crawl Space Package
          Conditioned crawl spaces must be constructed in strict conformance with the details contained herein.
• Subdivisions Requiring HOA Approval letters
          The following subdivisions require an approval letter from the property homeowner's association BEFORE a building permit can be issued.....
• Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
          Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan for a Single Family Residence in a Subdivision.
• Contractor Owner/Agent Affidavit Forms with Subcontractor/Tradesman Information Forms
          Required to allow the Contractor to make building application for the Owner of Record and subcontractor verification of appropriate licensure.
• Contractor License Exemption with Subcontractor/Tradesman Information Forms
          Required to allow Owner, who is not subject to licensure as a contractor, to make building application and provide contractor verification of appropriate licensure.
• Temporary Electric Service
          To request permit for electric service during construction.
• Health Department Walk-Over
          for existing well and septic systems.
• Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
          Rules and regulations on the design and construction of pools, spas and hot tubs for one- and two-family dwellings.
• Required Inspections List
          Details what inspections will be required for your construction.
• Requirements for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
          The following is a list of items required to be completed for the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy....
• County Shrink/Swell Soil Policy      and      Certified Shrink/Swell Companies
          If your land is in a designated tax map area, you will need to consult a Soil Scientist and include that report when applying for a building permit.