Department of Building Inspection

Links and Publications

Publications Containing Important Information

• What You Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor,
• What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor,
• 10 Tips Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up,

Links to Related Interests

• AEC Info (Architectural, Engineering, Construction)
• Americans with Disabilities Act Resources - handicap design requirements
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
• ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers
• ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
• BuildNet Building Construction Forums
• DOE's Building Standards and Guidelines Program (BSGP)
• HBAR – Home Building Association of Richmond
• ICC-The International Code Council
• Incentive Program for the Rehabilitation of Residential Properties
• Lead-Based Paint Regulations
• NAHB – National Association of Home Builders
• NIBS - National Institute of Building Sciences
• Online Field Guide to UBC, UMC, UPC, NEC, CABO Building Codes
• VBCOA - Virginia Building and Code Officials Association
• VDHCD - Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
• VDPOR - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Board of Contractors.  You can check if your architect, contractor is licensed.
• VDPOR – Board of Contractors
• VFPA - Virginia Fire Prevention Association
• VPMIA - Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association
• VUSBC - Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code