For more details on Inspection Scheduling - Automated Systems, see our handout:
Guidelines to Using the Automated Plan Status & Inspection Scheduling Systems.
At various stages during construction, inspections must be performed by County staff to ensure the work has been done according to approved plans and building code requirements.
To access the Automated Systems, please visit the online ePortal at
www.pwcgov.org/ePortal or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to:
- Schedule Inspections
- Cancel or Reschedule Inspections
- Obtain Inspection Results
- Automated System for Plan Review Status and Comments
Both systems are available seven days a week, including holidays.
Inspections must be scheduled by 3 p.m. on the work day prior to the desired date of the inspection. When requesting information or scheduling inspections from the automated phone system, the system will 'speak' back to you and provide important information: the permit number, the site address, and the type of inspection. Please listen to this information carefully for verification.
Residential One- and Two-Family (IRC) Inspections for construction of new dwelling units, additions, alterations, and basement finishing using the IRC code are in the Combination Inspection Program. The inspection codes for combination concealment (198) and combination final (199) are under the Building heading.
To Schedule an Inspection
Please visit the online ePortal at
www.pwcgov.org/ePortal or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to schedule an inspection.
On the Automated Phone System press three (3) to schedule an inspection. When prompted, enter your 6 digit IVR Pin Number, and follow the instructions to enter the inspection code from the listing below. When requested, enter your telephone number.
To Cancel or Reschedule an Inspection
Please visit the online ePortal at
www.pwcgov.org/ePortal or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to cancel or reschedule an inspection.
You may use the automated system to cancel inspections until midnight on the workday prior to the scheduled inspection day. On the Automated Phone System, press four (4) to cancel or five (5) to reschedule the inspection and follow the instructions.
After midnight on the day before, and until 7:30 a.m. on the inspection day, you may cancel an inspection by calling the Inspections Office at 703-792-7006. Please leave a message with the following information:
- The permit number
- The inspection number and type of inspection you are canceling
- Your name and phone number
After 7:30 a.m. on the inspection day, you may cancel an inspection for that day by calling the Inspections Office at 703-792-7006. You must cancel the inspection by 8 a.m. to avoid paying a cancellation fee.
To Obtain Inspection Results
Please visit the online ePortal at
www.pwcgov.org/ePortal or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to obtain inspection results.
You can also use either of the automated systems to learn the results of an inspection. On the Automated Phone System, press two (2) to obtain inspection results. The system is designed so that you can obtain inspection results shortly after the inspection has occurred.
Note: All final inspections shall be approved before a certificate of use and occupancy will be issued. In addition to the above inspections, your project may require approval of one or more of the following areas prior to issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy.
1. Fire Marshal: All non-residential and some multi-family construction must be inspected by the Fire Marshal prior to occupancy. Call 703-792-6360 to schedule a pre-occupancy inspection or for more information.
2. Health Department: All occupancies using individual wells and/or septic systems AND food service establishments must have Health Department approval prior to occupancy. Call 703-792-6310 for further information.
3. Service Authority: All occupancies using public water and sewer must have work completed and obtain Service Authority, Virginia American Water or Dale Service Corporation approval before receiving a certificate for use and occupancy. Call the Service Authority at 703-335-7930 for inspections or for more information. The Dale Service Corporation may be reached at 703-590-4495. Contact Virginia American Water at 703-491-2136.
4. Site Inspection: A certificate of use and occupancy will not be issued until all site work has been completed. The inspection will ensure the work conforms to the approved site or subdivision plan. For more information call 703-792-7070.
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT DIVISION COMMERCIAL INSPECTION CODES
Building Inspections 1010 Footing - Retaining Wall 1020 Footing - Pier/Deck 1030 Footing - Buildings 1040 Backfill - Retaining Wall 1050 Backfill - Buildings 1060 Basement Slab 1070 Garage Slab 1080 Porch Slab/Stoop 1090 Other Slab & Non-residential Pours 1100 Chimney Throat/Thimble/Hearth 1110 Poured Concrete Walls 1120 Wall Concealment - Building 1130 Ceiling Concealment - Building 1140 Building Concealment - Building 1150 Insulation (No Mechanical Permit) 1160 Structural Steel - Buildings 1170 Swimming Pool Structural Steel 1180 Final Inspection - Retaining Wall 1200 Lot Grading Final 1210 Swimming Pool Final 1220 Fireproofing 1230 Party/Separation Wall 1260 Lot Escrow Release Inspection 1470 Emergency Light/Generator Test 1500 Final Inspection - Buildings
Electrical Inspections 2010 Service - Temporary On Pole 2020
Electrical Service 2030 Grounding Electrodes 2040 Electrical Groundwork 2050 Post Light Trench 2060 Septic Trench 2070 Well Trench 2080 Other Electrical Trench 2090 Pool Perimeter Bonding 2100 Pool Concealment 2110 Wall Concealment - Electrical 2120 Ceiling Concealment - Electrical 2130 Electrical Concealment 2140 Panel Boards 2150 Swimming Pool Final 2170 Pool Shell Bonding 2470 Emergency Light/Generator Test 2500 Electrical Final |
Mechanical Inspections 3010 Mechanical Groundwork 3020 Wall Concealment - Mechanical 3030 Ceiling Concealment - Mechanical 3040 Mechanical Concealment 3050 Grease Duct Only 3060 Equipment Only 3070 Insulation 3080 Hydronic Test 3500 Mechanical Final
Plumbing Inspections 4010 Groundwork 4020 Well Trench 4030 Water Service 4040 Sewer Lateral 4050 Sewer & Water Service 4060 Sewer & Water Service & Groundwork 4070 Storm Sewer 4080 Roof Drains 4090 Backflow Device 4100 Wall Concealment - Plumbing 4110 Ceiling Concealment - Plumbing 4120 Plumbing Concealment 4500 Plumbing Final
Storage Tank Inspections 6010 Tank Test/Air Pressure Test 6020
Tank Placement (with or w/o Deadmen) 6030 Piping Test 6040 Closure - Removal Or Abandon In Place 6500 Storage Tank Final
Gas Inspections 7010 Concealment/Gas Test 7500 Gas Final |
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION CODES
Building Inspections* 101 Footing - Retaining Wall 102 Footing - Pier/Deck 103 Footing - Buildings 104 Backfill - Retaining Wall 105 Backfill - Buildings 106 Basement Slab 107 Garage Slab 108 Porch Slab/Stoop 109 Other Slab 110 Chimney Throat/Thimble/Hearth 111 Poured Concrete Wall 112 Wall Concealment - Building 113 Ceiling Concealment - Building 114 Building Concealment - Building 115 Insulation (No Mechanical Permit) 116 Structural Steel - Buildings 117 Swimming Pool Structural Steel 118 Final Inspection - Retaining Wall 120 Lot Grading Final 121 Swimming Pool Final 122 Fireproofing 123 Party/Separation Wall 126 Lot Escrow Release Inspection 151 Residential Final (Decks, Minor Work) 198* Residential Combination Concealment 199* Residential Combination Final
Electrical Inspections* 201 Service - Temporary On Pole 202** Electrical Service 203 Grounding Electrodes 204 Electrical Groundwork 205 Post Light Trench 206 Septic Trench 207 Well Trench 208 Other Electrical Trench 209 Pool Perimeter Bonding 210 Pool Concealment 211 Wall Concealment - Electrical 212 Ceiling Concealment - Electrical 213 Electrical Concealment 214 Panel Boards 215 Swimming Pool Final 217 Pool Shell Bonding 250 Electrical Final |
Mechanical Inspections* 301 Mechanical Groundwork 304 Mechanical Concealment 305 Ductwork Only 307 Insulation 308 Hydronic Test 350 Mechanical Final
Plumbing Inspections* 401 Groundwork 402 Well Trench 403 Water Service 404 Sewer Lateral 405 Sewer & Water Service 406 Sewer & Water Service & Groundwork 407 Storm Sewer 408 Roof Drains 409 Backflow Device 412 Plumbing Concealment 450 Plumbing Final
Residential Limited Repair 501 Gas-Piping Test 502 Concealment 550 Limited Repair Final
Storage Tank Inspections 601* Tank/Air Pressure Test 602
Tank Placement (with or w/o Deadmen) 603 Piping Test 604 Closure - Removal Or Abandon In Place 650 Storage Tank Final
Gas Inspections* 701 Concealment/Gas Test 750 Gas Final |
*Trade inspections for Residential One and Two Family (IRC) Inspections for Construction of new dwelling units, additions, alterations and basement finishing using the IRC Code are in the Combination Inspection Program. The Inspection Codes for Combination Concealment (198) and Combination Final (199) are under the "Building" heading. | **Electrical Service Inspections For Single Family Homes and Townhouses, the 202 (Electrical Service Inspection) must be called in at the same time as the 198 (Building Combination Concealment Inspection). |
Note: For Residential Occupancy, you must have your 199, 120 and your PWCSA Final or Health Department Operation Permit. | Note: For Commercial Occupancy, you must have all Final Inspections completed on all permits and the FMO Final Inspection. Other items may be needed, including PWCSA Final or Site Final Inspection. Please contact Building Permitting Services with any questions. To request the Site Final Inspection, please contact Watershed Management. |
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE INSPECTION CODES
Please note: Not all Fire Marshal Inspections are currently able to be scheduled through the Automated System. Call the Fire Marshal's Office at 703-792-6360 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to schedule inspections for the following day. The Fire Marshal must be contacted regarding any permits associated with fire protection.
Fire Marshal Inspections 955 Standpipe Final 958 Wet Chemical 959 Underground Visual 960 Underground Hydro 961 Underground Flush 962 Sprinkler Hydro 963 Concentration Test 964 Sprinkler Trip 965 Sprinkler Air 966 Wet Sprinkler Final 967 Standpipe Hydro 968 Standpipe Flow 969 Clean Agent Test 970 Hood 971 Dry Chemical 972 Fire Pump 973 Fire Alarm | 974 Fire Alarm Battery Test 975 Standpipe Visual 976 Flow Test 977 Alternative Suppression Final 981 Fire Alarm Final 982 Underground Fire Main Final 983 Sprinkler Visual 984 Sprinkler Breezeway Loop Hydro 985 Sprinkler Breezeway Loop Visual 986 Sprinkler Breezeway Loop Flush 987 Sprinkler 4-Head Flow-13R 988 Dry Sprinkler Final 989 Sprinkler 2-head flow-13D 990 Sprinkler Antifreeze 146 Final Inspection – Shell 148 Furniture Storage (Inspection by FMO) 149 Pre-Occupancy (Inspection by FMO) |