A building permit must be issued in order for a Certificate of Occupancy to be obtained. At minimum, a site plan and a copy of the floor plan must be provided for evaluation of the permit application. Additional information may be required depending upon the nature of the request.
A building permit is required for all new residential, commercial, and industrial construction – including alterations and equipment installations in Fairfax County.
On a single-family house, most routine work does not require a permit. You can: Paint, add or replace carpet, tile or hardwood floors, replace cabinets, and even replace paneling and drywall without a permit. Replace your windows and doors, as long as you don't change the size of the opening in the wall.
Compliance with a notice of violation notwithstanding, the building official may request legal proceedings be instituted for prosecution when a person, firm or corporation is served with three or more notices of violation within one calendar year for failure to obtain a required construction permit prior to ...
All work associated with the building or structure must be complete and approved prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Final inspection approvals are required for the building permit and all associated permits including electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing and fire protection systems.
So the information here is what is happening now. You can always check with your local permit office for current approval times. For a typical project in Fairfax County (public utilities, no RPA or Flood Zone, no full geotech report required, etc), you can expect your permit to be approved in 4 – 8 weeks.
Structures over 256 square feet in size require a building permit. Also, most plumbing or electrical lines that are run to a structure require trade permits.
Compliance with a notice of violation notwithstanding, the building official may request legal proceedings be instituted for prosecution when a person, firm or corporation is served with three or more notices of violation within one calendar year for failure to obtain a required construction permit prior to ...
A permit remains valid for as long as the work is proceeding, and an inspection is performed within the last 6 months. If the work is halted or abandoned for a period of at least 6 months, the permit may be suspended. Extensions may be granted by the Building Commissioner.