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Required Residential Permits & Inspections
The type of permit application you submit depends on the scope of your project. Whenever you construct, reconstruct, enlarge, alter, or demolish a structure, a permit is required before starting the work. If you are doing any emergency repairs or equipment replacement, please obtain a permit the next working day following the emergency.
Be aware that the specific circumstances of a project may require that other inspections be performed. By reading the chart and applying the information contained in the footnotes to your project, you will have greater success during the inspection process. If you have further questions, call the office at 804-748-1057 or ask your inspector.
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Building Inspection Home
Find out permit status, schedule or cancel an inspection, or obtain inspection results.
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Work That Does Not Require a Permit
The building code allows work to be done without obtaining a permit. While a permit is not required, the work must be in compliance with the code. The following information pertains to single-family dwellings only. It does not pertain to apartments or condominiums, which are commercial projects.
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Building Permit
Determine if your project requires a residential building permit.
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Electrical Permit
Determine if your project requires a residential electrical permit.
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Gas Permit
Determine if your project requires a residential gas permit.
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Mechanical Permit
Determine if your project requires a residential mechanical permit.
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Plumbing Permit
Determine if your project requires a residential plumbing permit.
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Ron Clements
Director, Building Official
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Building Inspection
Physical Address
9800 Government Center Parkway
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone : 804-748-1057Fax : 804-751-4713
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