One and Two Family Residence – New construction | X | X | Include wall bracing details and energy certificate |
Modular Homes | X | X | Must have Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations Seal |
Additions | X | X | Includes attached sunrooms, garages and carports |
Interior renovations or remodeling | | X | |
Detached structure not exceeding 256 square feet | X | | |
Detached structure exceeding 256 square feet | X | X | Will require a to scale basic development plan and signed affidavit (unless stamped by RDP) |
Detached structure exceeding 256 square feet and within 5 feet of primary structure. | X | 1 hour rated exterior wall | Will require a scaled basic development plan and signed affidavit (unless stamped by RDP) |
Swimming pool | X | X | See pool requirements on website |
Retaining Walls (2 feet to 4 feet) | X | | |
Retaining Walls (greater than 4 feet to 6 feet) | X | X | Building plans required, but engineered stamp is not required (licensed contractors not exempt) |
Retaining Walls (greater than 6 feet to 10 feet) | X | X | Building plans must be stamped by a VA design professional |
Retaining Walls (greater than 10 feet) | X | X | Building plans must be stamped by a VA design professional and require special inspections |
