There is a separate Environmental Engineering Fee, collected by the Department of Building Inspection, for all new residential single family dwellings, mobile homes on private property and any permit that changes the footprint of the building. An amusement ride or device designed and operated for use by children up to 12 years of age and 54 inches or less in height, with a capacity of 12 riders or less and taking two hours or less to assemble. These rides do not require inspection if a valid certificate of inspection has been issued by another inspector certified in Virginia. These certificates of inspections are valid for a one-year period from date of issuance. Proof of a valid certificate of inspection is required to be submitted with the application for permit.
Rides are to be installed per manufacturers instructions.
Code Investigative Fees Charged for failure to obtain a required permit prior to performing construction work. Each Refunds Granted if an application for a permit is canceled by written request to the Building Official within six months of the application date or within 12 months of the issue date, where no inspections have been performed. Granted if an application for a permit is canceled by written request to the Building Official within six months of the application date or within 12 months of the issue date, where no inspections have been performed. As an alternative to the county's foundation pour inspection, the building official may accept inspection reports from qualified, independent engineers who are approved and reliable. 1.2 A building permit fee will not be required for the construction of church sanctuaries used as a place of assembly for worship.