Building Safety in Chesterfield County, VA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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Building Permits
Chesterfield County requires a building permit before any building or structure is 'constructed, altered, repaired or converted in use,' per County Code § 5-1's adoption of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Applicants pay the fee set in § 5-5 to the county treasurer before the building official issues the permit. Only construction under $500.00 needing no other trade permit is exempt.
Chesterfield County Building Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 5-1; § 5-5(a), (b)(7)a
The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code shall apply to all buildings and structures which are constructed, altered, repaired or converted in use and to all equipment associated with such buildings and structures. ... (a)Generally. Except as provided in this section, every applicant for a building permit must pay the fees set forth in this section before the building official issues a build...
Electrical Permits
Electrical work in Chesterfield County needs a permit under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, administered by the county building official. County Code § 5-5(b)(3)(a) sets a $171.00 fee for wiring a new single-family home, $114.00 for an addition needing a rough-in inspection, and $57.00 for a service change, temporary pole, or repair.
Chesterfield County Electrical Permit Fees
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 5-5(b)(3)(a)
a.Electrical: 1.New single-family dwellings, including townhouses and condominiums, per unit .....171.00 2.Industrialized building (modular home) .....114.00 3.Addition, renovation, and conversion: (i)Where rough-in inspection is required .....114.00(ii)Where rough-in inspection is pre-existing .....57.00 4.Temporary poles, relocation, service change, installation, replacements, repairs .....57...
Plumbing Permits
Chesterfield County requires a building permit for plumbing work under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, with fees set by County Code § 5-5. A new single-family home's plumbing permit costs $228.00, an addition or conversion needing a rough-in inspection runs $114.00, and a mobile home on private property pays $57.00. The building official must issue the permit before installation begins.
Chesterfield County Plumbing Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsChesterfield County, VA, Code of Ordinances § 5-5(a), § 5-5(b)(3)(d)
(a)Generally. Except as provided in this section, every applicant for a building permit must pay the fees set forth in this section before the building official issues a building permit, as required by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. If an applicant makes a change in the scope of work, a permit amendment is required and additional fees may be assessed in accordance with this secti...
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