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.


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

Do I Need a Permit(s)?

  1. building permit brochure update 2020