Contact Information:
Building Safety/Permits Division
101-E Mounts Bay Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
P: 757-253-6626
F: 757-259-4038
Hours of Operation
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Inspector's Hours:
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Email:
buildingsafetyandpermits@
jamescitycountyva.gov
Resources
- Division Home Page
- Citizen Information about Chinese Drywall
- Contact Information
- Commercial Certificates of Occupancy
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- FAQs
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- How to request an inspection?
- Independent Inspections
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- Referenced Codes
- Residential Final Electrical Violations
- Residential Rough-in - Electrical Violations
Spl. Inspection Guidelines- State Building Codes
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Building Safety and Permits Division
The Building Safety and Permits Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. This includes the review and the issuance of building permits and conducting the required building inspections. Applications for such permits can be made to the Building Safety and Permits Division or at Satellite Services.
The Board of Building Adjustments and Appeals members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. It hears appeals regarding decisions made by the County Building Official. For more information, contact Building Safety and Permits Division at 757-253-6626
Inspection Updates
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- Permit Forms and Checklists
- Code Facts
- Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
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- Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Summary
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