
Trades
Information about requirements related to electrical, elevator, fire, gas, mechanical and plumbing trade work.
Permits & Inspections
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We are moving! The Virginia Beach Planning Department is relocating to the Municipal Center into newly renovated spaces in Building 3 located at 2403 Courthouse Drive (the former City Hall building). The Planning Department’s offices at Sabre Street will close for the move at 5 p.m., Thursday, May 1 and will reopen at Building 3 at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7.
Learn MoreInformation about requirements related to electrical, elevator, fire, gas, mechanical and plumbing trade work.
Permits & Inspections
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Permits and inspections are required to ensure the safety of any construction project, whether it's a new build or renovation.
The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) regulates all plumbing and associated utility work, specifically on-site water and sewer lines and connections. Before plumbing permits are issued or the work begins, plans must be approved by Permits & Inspections to ensure the use of USBC approved materials.
The information should be submitted to Permits & Inspections at the same time as site plan submittal to the Development Services Center (DSC).