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Residential Information
Those residential projects that can be constructed under the International Residential Code (IRC) are included in this portion of the web page. They include:
- Single family dwellings, not exceeding three stories,
- Two-family dwellings (duplexes), not exceeding three stories,
- Multiple single-family dwellings: townhouses (a single family dwelling constructed in groups of three or more attached units) not exceeding three stories.
All other dwelling units (example: apartments, assisted living units, 4 story units, etc.) are considered commercial projects and will be governed by the International Building code (IBC).
The Department of Building Inspection provides these general topics to help interested citizens navigate through our web page to find information, which should be helpful to both contractors and homeowners. Follow the links to quickly find what you are seeking.
Residential General Information
- Permit Status and Inspection Results
Review permit and inspection data, updated daily on the County web site (requires the permit number and pin number):
- Status of the plan review process,
- Status of the building permit,
- Status of inspections.
This site also provides you the opportunity to download a list of permits issued by Chesterfield County on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Codes - Residential
See which codes are applicable to residential construction.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Find answers to common questions concerning the residential construction process.
- Citizens Assistance Program
Help citizens who have concerns with building code violations or property maintenance issues on their own property or on any other property in Chesterfield County.
- Links and publications
Find links to professional organizations and publications
- Alerts
Find any alert notices posted by the Building Inspection Department.
- Training Classes
Find upcoming class announcements and find hand-out materials from previous classes.
- Lead-Based Paint Regulations
Does the new Federal Lead-Based Paint Regulations apply to you?
Residential
Forms and Fees
Residential Plan Review Process
Residential Inspection Process
- Inspections- Residential
Review a comprehensive list of all the types of inspections that may be required for a residential project. Not all of the listed inspections will be required for each project. Links are provided for a full description of each of the types of inspections.
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