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Building Permits and Inspections

Building Regulations Offices are located at:
103 Service Drive; Yorktown, VA  23692
Phone:  (757) 890-3522

Online Building Permit Inspection Requests and Status

To access this system, please follow one of the links on the left or right menus or below:

Inspection Request System for Building Inspection/Plan Review Requests

 

Please note, inspection requests and status may also be obtained by phone by dialing 757-890-3910.

Permits No Longer Required for Fences, Walls

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The Division of Building Regulation is responsible for monitoring all types of building construction in the county to ensure that it meets minimum code requirements and the expectations of occupants for structural integrity, workmanship and safety.  The Division of Building Regulation objectives are:

  • To receive and review residential and commercial building plans for structural, plumbing , mechanical and electrical requirements.
  • To provide comments and code requirements to builders, developers and citizens of the County.
  • To conduct inspections on all buildings under construction and buildings hazardous to the public within the jurisdiction.
  • To enforce the County building regulations and related codes.
  • To coordinate and consult with Public Safety Officials, Health Department and State Building Code Officials.
  • To receive fees and process receipts from permit activities.
  • To coordinate with Virginia Power and Virginia Natural Gas on all power and gas installations.
  • To prepare monthly and yearly reports on all building activities.
  • To provide guidance and administrative support to the Building Code Appeals Board.
  • To provide assistance to other departments, agencies and commissions.
  • To provide expert testimony for litigation.

Other initiatives include training of sub-contractors who are not members of the Peninsula Home Builders Association and to meet with the Builders Association on a quarterly basis.

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ONLINE SERVICES:

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Downloadable Forms:

General Forms
Permit Application FAQ
Permit Application
Sign Permit
Single Family LDA Permit Application
Typical Deck Details
E&S Notes
Preliminary Natural Resource Inventory
Contractor Information Form
Flood Zone Construction Requirements
Commercial Permits
Guidelines for Special Inspections
Statement of Special Inspections
Special Inspections Checklist
Hampton Roads Regional Special Inspection Guidelines
Miscellaneous
Home Swimming Pool Guidelines

Related Links:

Building Officials and Code Administrators International

 


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224 Ballard Street, P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia 23690-0532
757.890.3300