Failure to submit an application for appeal within the time limit established shall constitute acceptance of the Code Officials' decision. The appellant shall submit a written request for appeal to the Fairfax County Board of Building Code Appeals. Click here for a template for filing an appeal . A copy of the written decision of the Code Officials shall be submitted along with the application for appeal and will be maintained as part of the record. If the appeal package, including application and documentation, is more than four pages in length, nine complete sets must be submitted.
All hearings are open to the public.
The appellant, his representative, the Code Officials, as appropriate, of the jurisdiction and any other person whose interests may be affected by the matter on appeal shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The Board shall conduct its hearing in conformance with procedures adopted by the Board and made available to the public through the secretary to the Board. You, or your representative, should attend the meeting in order for your interests to be represented. Absence of the appellant does not in and of itself constitute reason enough not to proceed with the appeal at its regularly scheduled public hearing. When a hearing is postponed, such hearing shall be rescheduled within 30 calendar days of the postponement.