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Residential Project and Plan Requirements
Residential Permit Application Submittal and Review Requirements
This section provides, by type of construction project, a listing of the plans and other documents typically required to apply for a permit. It also provides the requirements for what the plans must contain. Choose a project type to go to for detailed permit requirements for that project.
Chesterfield County is currently enforcing the 2018 code edition of the Virginia Library of Building Codes.
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Addition Projects (PDF)
Building inspection permit document checklist for residential addition construction projects.
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Deck Projects
Deck construction requires work permits.
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Fence Projects
A building permit is required if the fence is serving as a pool barrier.
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Finished Attic & Basement Projects
Finishing an attic or basement will require a building permit and may also require an auxiliary permit.
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Fire Damage Repair Projects
Fire damage repair will require a building permit and an auxiliary permit depending on the scope of work.
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Garage (Attached) Projects (PDF)
Building inspection permit document checklist for residential attached garage construction projects.
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Garage (Detached), Carports & Tool Shed Projects
Detached garages and tool sheds will require a building permit and an auxiliary permit depending on the scope of work.
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Handicap Ramp Projects
Handicap ramps will require a building permit.
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Mobile Home Projects
Mobile homes require a building permit and auxiliary permits depending on the scope of work.
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Modular & Manufactured Home Projects
Modular or manufactured homes require building permits and auxiliary permits depending on the scope of work.
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New House Projects
New house construction requires a building permit, and may also require a trade permit depending on the scope of work.
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Renovation, Repair & Alteration Projects
Renovations, repairs, alterations, and conversions require a building permit and may require an auxiliary permit depending on the scope of work.
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Retaining Wall Projects
Retaining wall construction will require a building permit.
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Sunroom & Florida Room Projects
Sunrooms (also known as Florida rooms) require a building permit and may require auxiliary permits depending on the scope of work.
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Swimming Pool Projects
Swimming pool construction will require a building permit for the pool and barrier, and an electrical permit.