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      9. About Us
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      13. History of Salem PD
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    12. Real Estate
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        6. Natural Disasters
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      11. Recruitment
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      14. Pay A Bill Online
    16. Salem Public Library
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        1. Local History
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        2. Policies
      9. Programs & Services
        1. Library Programs
          1. Book Club
          2. Resilient Library
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          3. LGBTQ+ Book Club
          4. Author Talks
        2. Special Collections
          1. Guitar & Ukulele
          2. Bird Watching
          3. Garden Tools
          4. Telescope
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          7. Backpacks
        3. Services
          1. Computer Classes
          2. Interlibrary Loans
          3. WiFi Access
          4. Notary Public
          5. Tax Forms
          6. Book a Librarian
      10. Seed Library
      11. Contact Us
    17. Sheriff's Office
      1. Administration
      2. History
      3. Juror Homepage
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        2. Juror Absence Request
      4. Citizen Survey
      5. Court Security
      6. Civil Process
      7. Speaker's Bureau
      8. Accreditation
      9. Community Relations
      10. Awards & Commendations
      11. Jury Handbook
      12. Eviction Handbook
      13. Levy Handbook
      14. Safety Information
      15. Annual Report
    18. Street & General Maintenance
      1. Our Divisions
      2. Find Your Garbage Collection Day
      3. Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
      4. Bulk Collection Policy
      5. Leaf Collection Policy
      6. Recycling
      7. Household Hazardous Waste
      8. Policy For Disposal Of Unregulated Sharps
      9. Residential Transfer Station Use
      10. Commercial Dumpster Service
      11. Forms
      12. Report A Problem
      13. FAQ
    19. Technology Systems
      1. Staff
      2. Salem Wifi
      3. Privacy Policy
    20. Treasurer's Office
      1. Tax Payment Options
      2. Contact Us
      3. Judicial Sales
      4. Dog & Cat Licenses
      5. Mortgage Company
    21. Water & Sewer Dept
      1. Water Operations
        1. Source Water Protection
        2. Hydrant Flow Testing
      2. Wastewater Operations
        1. Consent Order
        2. Inflow and Infiltration
        3. Sewer Backups and Overflows
        4. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
        5. Pretreatment
      3. Water Rates
      4. Sewer Rates
      5. Connection and Availability Fees
      6. Miscellaneous Fees
      7. Water Loss Information
      8. Licensure and Awards
      9. Irrigation Info
      10. Fun for Kids
      11. FAQ's
      12. Water Reports
      13. Report A Problem
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    1. About Salem
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      2. Directions
      3. Demographic Info
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  7. Downtown

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MAIN OFFICE PHONE:  (540) 375-3032|E-MAIL:  communitydev@salemva.gov
HOURS:  M-F 8am-5pm |LOCATION:  21 South Bruffey Street, Salem, VA 24153

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MAIN OFFICE PHONE:  (540) 375-3032|E-MAIL:  communitydev@salemva.gov
HOURS:  M-F 8am-5pm |LOCATION:  21 South Bruffey Street, Salem, VA 24153
Departments»Community Development»Building Inspections»Forms

Residential

Pools

Demolition Affidavit for Pool

Pool Barrier Responsibility Form

New and Existing Construction

Building Permit Application and Checklist - Residential

Building Permit Application Requirements - Residential

Building Plan Amendment Application

Demolition Affidavit for Fuel Storage Tank

Demolition Affidavit for Septic

Demolition Affidavit for Structure

Mechanic Lien

Modification Request to State Building Code

Notice of Waiver

Request for Utilities

Right-of-Way Application

Self Affidavit

Statement of Energy Code Compliance

Commercial

Building Permit Submission Checklists

Commercial Checklist - New Construction

Commercial Checklist - Existing Construction

Construction and Development 

Asbestos Certification Statement

Building Plan Amendment Application

Building Permit Application - Commercial

Building Permit Application Packet - Commercial (New and Upfit)

Demolition Affidavit for Structure

Mechanic Lien

Modification Request to State Building Code

Permit Fee Schedule

Request for Utilities

Right-of-Way Application

Self Affidavit

Statement of Energy Code Compliance

Third Party Inspections Form

Fire Protection Forms and Checklists

Contractor Material and Test Certificate - Above Ground Piping

Contractor Material and Test Certificate - Below Ground Piping

Fire Alarm Checklist

Fire Hood Suppression Checklist

Fire Sprinkler Submittal Checklist

Owners Statement of Intended and General Use

Trade Permit Application Sprinkler and Fire Service Mains

Accessibility Information

Accessibility Compliance Statement

Special Inspection Forms

Contractor Statement of Responsibility

Fabricator Certificate of Compliance

Special Inspection Record

Special Inspections Interim Report

Special Inspections Final Report

Special Inspections Statement

Trades

Backflow Test Sheet

Existing Chimney and Vent Certification Report

Contractor Material and Test Certificate - Above Ground Piping

Contractor Material and Test Certificate - Below Ground Piping

HVAC Duct Test Report Form

Trade Permit Application Cross Connection

Trade Permit Application Electric

Trade Permit Application Elevator

Trade Permit Application Mechanical

Trade Permit Application Plumbing

Trade Permit Application Sprinkler and Fire Service Mains

Trade Permit Application Zoning Telecommunications



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