Policies & Procedures

01/30/2024

Policies and Procedures: Residential Dwelling Electrical

Subject: Kitchen Island/Peninsula Electrical Receptacles

Issued by Robert P. Orr, CBO Building Official

This policy offers an option to omit electrical receptacles on a kitchen island or peninsula.

You can view the policy below.

10/24/2023

Policies and Procedures: Building Envelope Leakage

Subject: Envelope Leakage/Blower Door Test Results

Issued by Robert P. Orr, CBO Building Official

This policy institutes a new administrative procedure for the submission of the Blower Door Test results to the Building Department.

You can view the policy below.

10/23/2023

Policies and Procedures: Swimming Pool/Spas

Subject: Hydrostatic Pressure Test Certification

Issued by Robert P. Orr, CBO Building Official

This policy offers the option of self-certification for the required pressure testing of the water circulation system.

You can view the policy below.

10/05/2023

Policies & Procedures: Electrical

Subject: Underground Electrical Trench Inspection

Issued by Robert P. Orr, CBO Building Official

This policy offers options for underground electrical inspections.

You can view the policy below.

Policies & Procedures: Residential Attached Garage Slabs

Subject: Inspections

Issued By: Robert P. Orr, CBO Building Official

This policy outlines the new inspection procedure for residential attached garage slab inspections regarding backfill against the basement wall.  You can view the policy below.

Policies & Procedures: Records Retention

Subject: Building Permit Records

Issued By: Robert P. Orr, CBO Building Official 

In accordance with Section 105.4 Records of the 2012 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Culpeper County Building Department retains building permit records for 3 years after project completion.

It is recommended, that applicant retain any and all copies of permits, plans and inspection reports in the event they sell their home and need to respond to home inspector inquiries. Retaining this information is also useful for future additions or remodeling. 

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