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Department of Development & Permits

Code Compliance Division

The Code Compliance Division of Department of Development & Permits consists of two services:

Building Construction Section is required to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code.

Current Codes

  • 2006 International Residential Code
  • 2006 International Building Code
  • 2006 International Plumbing Code
  • 2006 International Private Disposal Code
  • 2006 International Mechanical Code
  • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2006 International Fire Code
  • 2005 National Electrical Code

International Code Council - www.iccsafe.org

Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA) - www.vbcoa.org

The Code Compliance Division, Building Construction Section requires that a building permit be obtained from the Department of Development & Permits to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, conver, or demolish any building or structure.

Applications for all permits are filed at the City Hall, 2nd floor, Department of Development & Permits , 306 Cedar Road. No construction may commence until the application is approved and fees have been paid. No building or structure can occupied until a certificate of occupancy is issued. When there is a change of use of any building or structure, please contact:

Department of Development & Permits
Code Compliance Division
Building Construction Section

306 Cedar Road
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Tel: (757) 382- 6018, 382-6890, 382-8424
Fax: (757) 382-8448