August 11, 2021 - Daily Update

Building Safety & Permits

Good morning, Building Safety & Permits has 76 inspections for today, August 11, 2021.

Please note that the 2018 codes became effective on July 1, 2021.

Inspection cancellations will NOT be accepted after 8 a.m. Inspectors are already on the road by 8 a.m. and their routes have been made.

The Building Safety & Permits Division had some new fees and changes to some existing fees start on Jan. 1, 2021. Among these fee changes are the following:

Residential Certificate of Occupancy fee
30-day temporary Certificate of Occupancy fees
Plan review fee due at time of application
Plan review fee for work in a floodplain
Tiered fees for multiple re-inspections-First Rej. $52.50/Second Rej. $105.00/ Third Rej. $210.00
Re-inspection fees must be paid before Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Click here to see a detailed fee change summary table.

Click here for some helpful tips to minimize reinspection and surety fees.

For questions about the new fees and fee changes, please contact the Building Safety & Permits Division at: buildingsafetyandpermits@jamescitycountyva.gov.

Reminder that approved plans must be on site for ALL inspections including trade inspections.

Please note that Sheathing inspections cannot be inspected with Air Barrier (House Wrap applied).

Re-inspection Policy

Please note that all re-inspection fees must be paid PRIOR to requesting a re-inspection.

Contact: 757-253-6626
https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/406/Building-Safety-Permits