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Neighborhood Services Department

Code Compliance Division

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

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

Current Codes

  • 2006 International Residential Code
  • 2006 International Building Code
  • 2006 International Plumbing Code
  • 2006 International Private Disposal Code
  • 2006 International Mechanical Code
  • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2006 International Fire Code
  • 2005 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