Completion Certificate For Residential Building In Virginia
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Permits are required for the construction of a new building, shed, deck, additions, or renovations to existing structures.
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.
Detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 256 square feet and is not more than one story, (under 18” floor height, under 10' eave height above grade.)
The application for a permit shall be submitted on a form supplied by the local building department. The application shall contain a general description and location of the proposed work and such other information as determined necessary by the building official.
A property owner may choose to perform the work and obtain a permit themselves; but will also need to submit an affidavit accepting responsibility for all work performed under the permit. Class A, B, or C contractors licensed in the state of Virginia may only obtain permits within their respective trade.
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 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.
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.
