Permit Application Document Requirements for New Construction
2009 VRC - Significant Changes
Basement Backfill Requirements (2006 IRC)
Braced Wall Panels Presentation (2003 IRC) - Download and Print (.pdf)
Brick Veneer Flashing and Ties: NOTICE
Concrete Encased Electrodes: NOTICE
Energy Efficiency Certificate - Print (.pdf - 4 per page) or Order stickers directly from ICC
Footing 3rd Party Inspection Policy
Footing Inspections - Approved Agencies - FAQs - Policy
Garage Door Wall Issues - Supporting Brick Over a Large Garage Door Opening -
Wall Bracing with Two Consecutive Garage Door Walls
Inspections Required by Trade - Building - Electrical - Mechanical - Plumbing
Inspection Requirements - Poured Wall - Firewall Framing - Firewall Insulation -Interior Braced Wall Inspections Notice (.pdf)
Plan Review Checklist (2006 IRC) (checklist used by our plan review staff)
Slab Construction/Insulation Details (.pdf)
Soils Testing Requirements Policy (.pdf)
Standard Reference Plan (SRP) Requirements (.pdf)
STC/Firewall Inspections Notice (.pdf)
Swimming Pools - Safety Barrier Guidelines: Consumer Products Safety Commission Publication (.pdf)
Tempered Glass for Additions (2006 IRC) (.pdf)
Unvented (Conditioned) Crawl Spaces (.pdf)
Wood Decks (.pdf)
Wood Deck Stair Stringer Attachment Details (.pdf)
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Department of Building Construction and Inspections
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273-0775
Physical Address:
4301 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
Phone: (804) 501-4360
Fax: (804) 501-4984
Automated Permit System:
(804) 755-4300