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Permits and Inspections Office
900 E. Broad St., Room 108
Richmond, VA 23219

Permit Center Open for Walk-in:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Phone Line Open:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Inspection Scheduling Assistance
Phone: 804-646-1628

Please contact CSSHelp@rva.gov if you need help with the Online Permit Portal

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Forms

Electrical Plan Review Requirements
Electrical Requirements Revised for 08/02/2024. Older versions should not be used.
Electrical Handout Checklist - This is required for all new electrical commercial permit applications.
Electrical Handout-Emergency Light Compliance Form - This is required for all projects requiring emergency lighting. This document is not required to be reviewed by a City plan reviewer. This document must be uploaded to the permit number through the City's Online Portal.
Electrical Handout-Coordination Study Checklist - This is required for all projects requiring coordination based on the National Electrical Code.
Electrical Permit Application - Issued for new electrical work performed on private property either inside or outside of a building.
Fire Alarm Plan Review Requirements
Fire Alarm Requirements Revised for 08/02/2024. Older versions should not be used.
Fire Alarm Handout-Checklist - This is required for all new fire alarm permit applications.
Fire Alarm Permit Application - Issued for new installations and upgrading of existing systems.
Gas Piping Permit Application - Issued for gas piping and gas appliance installation.
Mechanical Plan Review Requirements – Issued for HVAC, ventilation, penetrations of fire or smoke resistance rated assemblies, kitchen hoods, storage tanks installation.
Mechanical Permit Application - Issued for installation of heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation.
Plumbing and Gas Plan Review Requirements: Plumbing and Gas Plan Review Requirements document can be used for the 2018 and 2021 code cycles.
Plumbing Permit Application - Issued for new installations and remodeling of building plumbing systems.
Public Utilities - Also issues a gas permit to cover the installation of a new service or upgrade of existing service.
Security Projects do not require plans, only a permit.
Security System Permit Application - Issued for new installations and upgrading of existing systems.

Building Permit Application
Asbestos Certification
Building Permit - Owner Statement (Affidavit)
Certificate of Appropriateness
Certificate of Occupancy - Owner/Temporary/Partial
Request a Final Building Certificate of Occupancy
Code Modification Form
Demolition Permit Application
Elevator Permit Application - Required to construct, install, repair, alter, remove, reconstruct, relocate any elevator, lift, dumbwaiter, escalator or any elevator-related equipment and devices
Footing Inspection Report
Foundation Inspection Report
Group Home Questionnaire
Hood Suppression Permit Application - Issued for commercial kitchen hoods and suppression systems including paint booths and computer rooms
Sign Permit Application
Sprinkler Permit Application - Issued for wet and dry sprinkler systems
Tank Permit Application - Issued for the installation of above-ground tanks only
Tent Permit Application - Issued for tents or air-supported structures that cover an area of 900 square feet or more, provided such tents or structures have an occupant load of more than 50 persons.
Dance Hall Permit Application
Dance Hall Renewal Application
Vacant Registry Form To Register a Vacant Building as required by ordinance
Designation of Responsible Land Disturber - See Chapter 50 of the City Code
Land Disturbance Permit
Storm Drainage Permit
Stormwater Management Application

Urban Design Committee Application

Application for Installing Temporary Public Art On City-Owned Property

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