The policies and procedures have been developed to clarify the process for complying with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The policies and procedures are organized as follows:

Administrative/General: These policies and procedures have broad application to the development and building process. These policies and procedures may apply to administrative requirements; residential and commercial construction; or the plan review, permitting and inspection process.

Commercial: These policies and procedures apply to the commercial development and building process where projects are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Building Code.

Residential Plan Review: These policies and procedures apply to the design and plan review process for residential one and two family dwellings where projects are designed in accordance with the International Residential Code.

Residential Inspections: These policies and procedures apply to the construction and inspection process for residential one and two family dwellings where projects designed in accordance with the International Residential Code.

If you have questions or need clarifications on the policies and procedures, contact us at BDD@pwcgov.org or 703-792-6930. 

SECTION	EFFECTIVE DATE
1. Administrative/General
1.05.     Amusement Device Permits/Inspections	07/01/2009
1.1.      Building Code Interpretations (webpage)	-
1.2.      Building Development Fee Schedule (Effective July 01, 2009)	07/01/2009
1.3.      Building Development eServices (webpage)	-
1.4.      Building Pad Certification	07/01/2009
1.5.      Commercial Partial Permitting Process for Shell Buildings	07/01/2009
1.6.      Contact Information Form	07/01/2006
1.6.3    Electrical and Plumbing Inspection Certification Program	08/15/2009
1.6.5.   Equipment/Furniture Storage Request	06/01/2008
1.7.      Inspections – Field Revisions	10/15/2009
1.8.      Inspections – Not Ready for Inspection	10/15/2009
1.9.      Inspections – Posting Permits	10/10/2003
1.10.    Inspections – Scheduling Overtime Inspections	07/01/2009
1.11.    Registered Design Professional Sealing of Plans	05/16/1998
1.12.    Retaining Wall Safety Devices	11/16/2006
1.13.    Soils - Use of Lime during Construction	09/04/2007
1.13.5. Soils - Expansive Soil	01/09/2009
1.14.    Special Inspections Manual	07/02/2009
1.14.3. Special Inspections - Submission of Electronic Documents	11/01/2009
1.14.5. Special Inspections - Field Revisions	10/15/2009
1.15.    Story Above Grade Plane	07/01/2009
1.16.    Third Party Building Inspection Certification Program	10/15/2009
1.17.    Third Party Inspection Certification Program (Leftover Inspections)	05/05/2006
1.18.    Third Party Inspection Certification Program for Minor Critical Projects	07/01/2009
2. Commercial
2.1.    Building Plan Review Priority Processing	10/15/2009
2.2.    Expedited Plan Review Program	07/01/2009
2.3.    Resubmission-Revision Cover Letter	3/14/2005
2.4.    Joint Occupancy Evaluation Program	07/01/2009
2.5.    Framing and Rough-In Permit	09/15/2004
2.6.    Insulation Inspections	02/18/2002
2.7.    Posting of Occupant Load	07/01/2009
2.8.    New Commercial Buildings and First Generation Tenant Space	07/15/2008
3. Residential Plan Review
3.1.   General
3.1.1.  Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria	07/01/2009
3.1.2.  Deck Construction – Permit Requirement	11/16/2006
3.1.3.  Framing Plans for Conventional Lumber and I-Joist	07/01/2009
3.1.4.  Framing Plans for Wood Trusses Metal Plate Connected	07/01/2009
3.1.5.  Master File Plan Program	07/01/2009
3.1.6.  Waived Plan Review Program	07/01/2009
3.2.   Building
3.2.1.  Deck Stairway Illumination	07/01/2009
3.2.2.  Structural Slabs	07/01/2003
3.2.3.  Foundations and Brick Ledges	11/01/2006
3.2.4.  Property Line Encroachment	07/01/2009
3.2.5.  Treated Lumber Hardware	Deleted
3.3.   Electrical – Load Calculation	07/01/2009
4. Residential Inspections
4.1.   General
4.1.1.  Deck Inspection Access	07/01/1999
4.1.2.  Drywall Stocking	09/11/2003
4.2.   Building
4.2.1.  Protection Against Termites	Deleted
4.2.2.  Foundation Drainage Systems	07/01/2009
4.2.3.  Foundation Backfill	07/01/2009
4.2.4.  Protection from Ice Damming	07/01/2009
4.2.5.  Under Stair Protection	07/01/2009
4.2.6.  Structural Foundation Repairs	07/01/2009
4.2.7.  Brick Veneer Inspection	07/01/2009
4.3.   Electrical Service
4.3.1.  Electrical Service Inspection	Suspended
4.3.2.  Panel Installation	07/01/2009
4.3.3   Concrete Encased Electrode Inspection	08/15/2009
4.4.   Mechanical/Gas
4.4.1.  Certified Gas Drawings	11/16/2006
4.4.2.  Duct Inspections	07/01/2009
4.4.3.  Energy Conservation	05/04/2004
4.4.4.  Mechanical Exhaust for Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms	11/16/2006
4.5.   Plumbing
4.5.1.  Areaway Drains	10/10/2003
4.5.2.  Water Meter Crocks	09/15/2004

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