Building Inspection

Mission

The mission of the Building Inspections Department is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by assuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are constructed, installed, and maintained in compliance with the standards contained within the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Gloucester County Code.

PUBLIC NOTICE

RESIDENTIAL CODE UPDATE TRAINING 2015 VA RESIDENTIAL CODE

WHEN:  SEPTEMBER 27th, 2019 

   TIME:  10:00 am - 4:30 pm

WHERE:  GLOUCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

                 6920 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061

    COST:  $50 per person - checks made payable to VBCOA Region 7 

Training will cover significant changes in the 2015 Virginia Residential Code, including:    Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and Mechanical.

CONTACT:  Tamra Yanez  or  Heather Ahrens at 804-693-2744

tyanez@gloucesterva.info  or  hahrens@gloucesterva.info

THE CLASS WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE! 

 Sign up today to reserve your seat before it's to late!

 Paul Koll Building Official

Services

Our knowledgeable staff members are available to assist you starting with the permitting process all the way through final construction of your project. The department is dedicated to helping you with your building project and ensuring that it is built to the current Virginia, and Gloucester County codes.

Notes From the Building Official

Remember to change the batteries in your smoke detector! Also remember most smoke detectors must be replaced after ten years. Check with the manufacturer of your smoke detector for more information. Check out our new smoke detector slideshow (PDF).

It's pool season...be safe! View the pool safety brochure (PDF) and information on permitting requirements.

Monthly Building Reports

View current and archived Building Reports.

Building Inspection Forms / Applications

  1. Backflow Prevention Test Report (PDF)
  2. Board of Building Code Appeals Application (PDF)
  3. BuildingZoning Permit Application
  4. Change of Address or Ownership (PDF)
  5. Fee Schedule (PDF)
  6. Floodplain Development Permitting Form (PDF)
  7. Plan Review Only Application (PDF)
  8. Property Owners Affidavit (PDF)
  9. Request for Modification to the Building Code (PDF)
  10. Special Inspections Procedures Form (PDF)
  11. Trades Application (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical) (PDF)
  12. VE Zone Design and Break Away Wall Certification (PDF)
  13. ZoningbuildingsignApp2018