Inspections

Building Permit Application Checklist
For Construction Of Single Family Dwellings, Additions and Associated Accessory Structures

* TWO SETS OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS/PLANS WITH THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Dimensioned foundation plan
2. Dimensioned floor plan indicating door & window sizes
3. Typical Cross section view indicating size of materials to be used in construction from footing thru roof

Plans for these types of structures do not ordinarily require the services of an architect or engineer unless alternative methods & materials are used. Where a seal is not present, the plans MUST be signed by the individual (not the Company) responsible.

For the design, including their address & occupation

* ONE COPY OF A PLAT OF THE PROPERTY (This may be a
formal plat or hand drawn sketch of the property. Indicate
the location of the proposed structure & distances to the
property lines & right-of-way. Also indicate location and
use of all other existing buildings on property.)

* ONE COPY OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND/OR SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT which is issued by the Nelson
County Health Dept. You can obtain a copy of that document by
calling the Health Dept. at (434) 263-4297.

* AN AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF A PLAN (LAND DISTURBING PERMIT)
FOR ALL REGULATED LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY

* PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE LICENSED CONTRACTOR WHO WILL
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WORK OR IF THE OWNER IS ACTING
AS CONTRACTOR, COMPLETE & SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT

Building Permit Fees:
Minimum fee for projects valued at not over $5,000. . . . . . . . $ 25.00
Projects valued over $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 per $1,000 of value
Agreement in Lieu of a Plan (Land Disturbing) . . . . . . . . . . . .$35-450
(A 2% Levy Fee is added to all Building Permit fees as per the State)

Building Inspections Policy Documents:
Third Party Inspection Policy
Asbestos Form

“Erosion & Sediment Control Minimum Standards”
Nelson County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
Mandatory Inspections
Agreement In Lieu of Plan Permit for a Single Family Dwelling and/or Accessory Structure

Permit Application Checklists (general information):
“Single Family Dwellings & Associated Accessory Structures”
Swimming Pool-Spa Safety

Forms for download, completion and submission to our office:
80 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-7080

Application Package for Building Permits

Farm Structure Exemption Application

Information about the Virginia Building Code

2009 Virginia Construction Code; Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code

2008 National Electrical Code

2009 International Energy Conservation Code

2009 International Building Code

2009 International Plumbing Code

2009 International Mechanical Code

2009 International Fuel Gas Code

For single family dwellings, two family dwellings and townhouses not
exceeding three stories, the following model code is effective:

2009 International Residential Code