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Building Permits and Inspections


Plans Review Permits Inspections
Plans ReviewRB DDP Front Inspector3
  • New Residential Plan Review
  • New Commercial Plan Review
  • Residential Add/Alterations Plan Review
  • Commercial Alteration/Tenant Build-outs
  • Permit Types
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  • New Residential Home Permits
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  • Residential Add/Alterations/Decks/Pools
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  • Apply for Permits Online (eBUILD)
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Code Modifications

Chesapeake Board of Building Code Appeals

2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes

2012 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes
 
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