NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Code Compliance Division
Building Construction Section
306 Cedar Road
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328

Phone:
757-382-6018
757-382-6890
757-382-8424

Fax:
757-382-8448

Neighborhood Services Department

Code Compliance Division

The Code Compliance Division of Neighborhood Services Department consists of two services:

• Building Construction Section
• Neighborhood Inspections Section

Building Construction Section is required to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code.

Current Codes

2000 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
2000 International Building Code
2000 International Energy Conservation Code
2000 International Mechanical Code
2000 International Plumbing Code
2000 Internation Fuel Gas Code
2000 International Property Maintenance Code
1999 National Electrical Code

International Code Council - www.iccsafe.org

Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA) - www.vbcoa.org

The Code Compliance Division, Building Construction Section requires that a building permit be obtained from the Department of Neighborhood Services to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, conver, or demolish any building or structure.

Applications for all permits are filed at the City Hall, 2nd floor, Department of Neighborhood Services, 306 Cedar Road. No construction may commence until the application is approved and fees have been paid. No building or structure can occupied until a certificate of occupancy is issued. When there is a change of use of any building or structure, please contact:

Department of Neighborhood Services
Code Compliance Division
Building Construction Section
306 Cedar Road
P.O. Box 15225
Chesapeake, VA 23328
Tel: (757) 382- 6018, 382-6890, 382-8424
Fax: (757) 382-8448