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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Office of Building Inspections

 

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Notice to Building Permit Applicants

If you are applying for a building permit, State law (§36-97 et seq. of Title 36 of the Code of Virginia) requires that certain inspections be made by this department. It is your responsibility to notify this office that an inspection is necessary and this is to be done before future stages of construction can begin. Inspections are required for:

  • Footing excavations and reinforcement material for concrete footings prior to the placement of concrete. This includes concrete slabs.
  • Foundation systems during phases of construction are necessary to assure compliance with the building code. Block work, brickwork, poured concrete walls and especially where the thickness of the wall changes to accommodate a veneer covering.
  • Preparatory work prior to the placement of concrete.
  • Structural members and fasteners prior to concealment. Insulation including foundation if applicable.
  • Electrical, mechanical and plumbing materials and systems prior to concealment.
  • Energy conservation material prior to concealment. Insulation including foundation if applicable.
  • A final inspection upon completion of building/structure.

In certain cases other inspections may be required depending on site specific circumstances. If you have any questions regarding the need for and timing of an inspection, it is your responsibility to call the Building Inspection Office and confirm the specific requirement. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the removal of portions of the work so that a proper inspection can be made.

Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

 

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Contact Information
Building Official
Senior Building Inspector
Office Manager
Permit Technicians
Building Inspector and Trades Plan Review
Residential Plan Review
Woody Warren
Commercial Plan Review
Building Inspectors
Jeb Paarfas
James Ratliff
Keith Kendall
John O'Quinn
John Bondurant
Bruce Cornwall

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Building Department - 302 N. Main Street - Culpeper Virginia 22701
(540) 727-3405
Phone - (540) 727-3461 Fax