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Mark Cline
Director of Building
757-678-0445 Option 1 or ext. 523
John Outten
Inspector
757-678-0445 Option 2 or ext. 552
Sandy Savage
Building Technician
757-678-0445 Option 3 or ext. 524
Northampton County Administration
PO Box 66
16404 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
Fax: 757-678-0483
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Permits
When Permits are Required
The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) determines when a permit is required. In simple terms, a permit is required when ever a structure or any of it's regulated systems are built, assembled, altered, or removed or demolished. There are some exceptions to this that are listed in the USBC.
To view the entire USBC section 108.1, and 180.2 click here: USBC 108.1
The USBC Section 108.1 says a permit is required when:
1. Construction or demolition of a building or structure. Installations or alterations involving (i) the removal or addition of any wall, partition or portion thereof, (ii) any structural component, (iii) the repair or replacement of any required component of a fire or smoke rated assembly, (iv) the alteration of any required means of egress system, (v) water supply and distribution system, sanitary drainage system or vent system, (vi) electric wiring, (vii) fire protection system, mechanical systems or fuel supply systems or (viii) any equipment regulated by the USBC.
2. For change of occupancy, application for a permit shall be made when a new certificate of occupancy is required under Section 103.3.
3. Movement of a lot line that increases the hazard to or decreases the level of safety of an existing building or structure in comparison to the building code under which such building or structure was constructed.
4. Removal or disturbing of any asbestos containing materials during the construction or demolition of a building or structure, including additions.
If after reviewing the above, you are in doubt, please contact the Building Official, describe the situation and ask for a determination as to whether a permit is required.
How To Apply For A Permit
To learn how to apply for a permit, please click here: How to apply for a permit