Building Applications & Forms

General Info

• Information on Hiring a Contractor
• The Permit Process (PDF) (a guide to permitting)

Applications

• Building Permit Application (Fill & Submit Online)
• Building Permit - PRINT ONLY
• Trade Permit Application (PDF)

Deck Information

• Deck Guide (PDF) (AWC DCA-6/2015)

Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Virginia USBC)

• 2015 Virginia USBC (effective September 4, 2018)
• Archived - Historic Codes

Manufactured Homes

• Consumer Guide to Manufactured Homes (DHCD) (PDF)
• Manufactured Home Data / information Sheet (PDF) (required for a permit)
• Manufactured Home Installation Certification (PDF) (required prior to Final Inspection)

Guides & Information

• Construction Documents and Plans (PDF)
• Example of Plans Required for Building Permits (PDF)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Information (PDF)
• Guidelines for a Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
• Marine Construction Guide (PDF)
• Scope of Work Guide for Commercial Buildings (PDF)
• Scope of Work Guide for Residential Renovations (PDF)

Policies

• Application to LBBCA (PDF)
• Asbestos Inspection Policy (PDF)
• Code Modification Request (PDF)
• Farm Building Affidavit (PDF)
• Permit Extension-Expiration Policy (PDF)
• Special Inspections Policy (PDF)
• Temporary Electrical Service (PDF)
• Third Party Inspections (PDF)
• Underground and Above ground Storage Tank Mitigation Form (PDF)
• V Zone Design Certification (PDF)
• Variance Application for Floodplain Management Ordinance (FPMO) (PDF)

Pools

• Pool Barrier Guide (CPSC)
• Pool / Spa / Hot Tub Affidavit (PDF)