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Mission
The mission of the Building Inspections Department is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by assuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are constructed, installed, and maintained in compliance with the standards contained within the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Gloucester County Code.
Services
- Administration of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and the building regulations required by The Gloucester County Code
- Inspections for compliance with minimum code requirements
- Commercial and residential plan review
- Review and processing of permit applications
- Floodplain management
- Board of Building Code Appeals
- Education through public meetings and training workshops
- Participation in the Virginia Building and Code Officials Association
Our knowledgeable staff members are available to assist you starting with the permitting process all the way through final construction of your project. The department is dedicated to helping you with your building project and ensuring that it is built to the current Virginia, and Gloucester County codes.
Notes From the Building Official
Remember to change the batteries in your smoke detector! Also remember most smoke detectors must be replaced after ten years. Check with the manufacturer of your smoke detector for more information. Check out our new smoke detector slideshow (PDF) Opens a New Window. .
It's pool season...be safe! View the pool safety brochure (PDF) Opens a New Window. and information on permitting requirements.
Monthly Building Reports
Building Inspection Forms / Applications
- Gloucester County Building Permit Fee Schedule
- BuildingZoning Permit Application
- Change of Address or Ownership (PDF)
- Floodplain Development Permitting Form (PDF)
- Plan Review Only Application (PDF)
- Property Owners Affidavit (PDF)
- Request for Modification to the Building Code (PDF)
- Special Inspections Procedures Form (PDF)
- Trades Application (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical) (PDF)
- VE Zone Design and Break Away Wall Certification (PDF)
- ZoningbuildingsignApp2018
- Board of Building Code Appeals Application (PDF)
- Backflow Prevention Test Report (PDF)
Documentation / Policies
- 2009 IRC Code Change Highlights (PDF)
- 2012 IRC Code Change Highlights (PDF)
- Basic Design Criteria - USBC R301 Values Table (PDF)
- Deck Safety Presentation (for Building Safety Week) (PDF)
- Handrails Grasping Detail (PDF)
- Home Portable Fire Extinguishers Information (PDF)
- Inspections Procedure (PDF)
- Landing Steps Detail (PDF)
- One Fixture Accessible Bathroom Layout (PDF)
- Portable Generator Hazards (PDF)
- Residential Generator Guidelines (PDF)
- Residential Photovoltaic System Guidelines (PDF)
- Residential Swimming Pools - Electrical Wiring Requirements (PDF)
- Residential Swimming Pools and Spas - Complete Details (PDF)
- Smoke Alarm Slide Show (PDF)
- Smoking in Restaurants Prohibited (HB 1703) (PDF)
- Steps to Build a Single Family Dwelling (PDF)
- Swimming Pools Brochure - General Information (PDF)
- Typical Wall Detail (PDF)
- Typical Wall Detail for 2 Story House (PDF)
- Typical Wall Detail Single Story (PDF)
- Virginia Asbestos Regulations (PDF)
- Woodstove Installation Guide (PDF)
- Building Permit Brochure
- 2015 Deck Detail - Revised 9-14-2018
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Paul Koll
Building Official
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William C (Bill) Riter
Interim Building Official
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Tamra Yanez
Senior Permit Technician
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Heather Ahrens
Certified Permit Techician
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George Seely
Inspector II
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Donald Brewster
Electrical Inspector
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Randy Olson
Inspector II
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Greg Gentry
Code Enforcement Officer
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Building Inspection
Physical Address
6489 Main Street
Suite 247
Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: 804-693-2744
- Gloucester County Health Department
- Virginia Building and Code Officials Association
- Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- International Code Council
- Department of Housing and Community Development
- Legislative Information System
- Code of Virginia
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Gloucester County Code of Ordinances
- Miss Utility of Virginia