Building Safety in Fauquier County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Fauquier County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Building Permits
Unincorporated Fauquier County enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, adopted by reference under County Code § 5-1, and requires a permit from the county building official for most construction, alteration or wiring work under § 5-3. Ordinary repairs that don't touch structural elements, egress or utility piping are exempt.
Fauquier County Building Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsFauquier County Code §§ 5-1, 5-3
There is hereby adopted by reference by the board of supervisors the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, which is adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties. ... The building official shall be responsi...
Building Inspections
In unincorporated Fauquier County, the Building Official administers and enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and issues every permit the code requires. Ordinary repairs need no permit, but any work touching structural framing, means of egress, or electrical, plumbing or gas systems does. The Board of Supervisors sets permit fees, payable to the county treasurer before work begins.
Fauquier County Building Permit and Inspection Rules
Some RestrictionsFauquier County Code §§ 5-2, 5-3
Sec. 5-2. - Office of building official; building department. ... the building official shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of Uniform Statewide Building Code Technical Review Board, relating to buildings and structures within the county; and he shall have such powers and duties as set forth in the provisions of this chapter and in the Uniform Statewid...
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