Fire Damage Repair Projects

Required Permits

• Building permit
• Auxiliary permits - One or more of the following permits depending on the scope of work:
  • Electrical permit
  • Plumbing permit
  • Gas permit
  • Mechanical permit

Application Submission Requirements

• Client Registration Form (PDF) - Required if a contractor who has never performed work in Chesterfield County before is applying for the permit.
• Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Plans Review Delivery Form (PDF) - Indicates whether you want the permit and forms mailed to you or held for three days at the Building Inspection office for you to pick up.
• Construction plans (two or more copies) - We'll return one copy to you with the issued permit.
• Permit and other related fee payments
  • Download the Residential Fee Schedule (PDF).
  • Accepted payment methods
    • Cash
    • Check
    • Credit card (American Express, Discover MasterCard, Visa)

Construction Plan Requirements (two or more copies)

• An overview floor plan with the room use clearly labeled and a brief description of the repairs to be made.
• If sections of the structure must be rebuilt, you need framing plans. See Addition Projects (PDF).
• If the whole structure has to be rebuilt down to the foundation, you need a sealed letter from an engineer verifying that the existing foundation is still structurally adequate.
• If the whole structure has to be rebuilt, requirements will be the same as those for a new house unless you have a sealed letter from an engineer verifying that the existing foundation is still structurally adequate.