January 12, 2022
Policy # 01-2022
Subject: Inspections
Sill Plate Anchoring Inspection
In accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code:
Section 113.4 Additional Inspections. The building official may designate additional inspections and tests to be conducted during construction of a building or structure and shall notify the permit holder.
Effective this day, Sill Plate Anchoring inspections shall be performed on all crawl space foundations prior to the installation of the subfloor material.
Robert P. Orr, CBO
Building Official
Culpeper County
Virtual Inspection Policy - Updated September 20, 2021
Virtual Building Inspection Policy & Procedure for Occupied Residential Dwellings
Virginia adoption of the 2018 Uniform Statewide Building Code
Effective July 1, 2021
June 8, 2021
Re: Poured Foundation Wall Inspection Access
Dear Contractors,
In an effort to prevent jobsite injuries, effective immediately a safe and adequate ladder shall be provided on site for all inspectors to safely view into the top of the foundation wall forms.
This requirement is in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code:
If you are currently providing this equipment, thank you.
Respectfully,
Robert P. Orr, CBO
Building Official
Culpeper County
February 17, 2021
As we continue through the COVID-19 Virus period we have opened our doors to the public with new safeguards in place. All documentation submitted in the office will be held in quarantine for 24 hours same as the outside drop off box. It is because of this we encourage when possible digital submissions and credit card payments, these can be processed without the quarantine delay.
- Please conduct any and all business by phone or email. This includes general inquiries, submission of permits, plans and paperwork. We accept email submissions for permit and application requests. All applications can be found on our website. https://web.culpepercounty.gov/Government/DepartmentsA-C/BuildingDepartment/BuildingFormsandDocuments
Email submissions – permits@culpepercounty.gov
Inspection requests – inspect@culpepercounty.gov
- Certain plan submittals and other paperwork that cannot be submitted via electronic means or postal mail can be left in the secure drop off box located by the door on the main floor of 302 N Main St. with contact information and completed applications.
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions. We truly appreciate your patience and help during this time
March 26, 2020
Construction Template - CISC COVID-19 Exposure Prevention Preparedness and Response Plan
Effective October 1, 2019, a $200.00 concrete post pour request fee shall be assessed and paid for prior to inspection request approval.
Building Permit Records Retention Policy
Building Department Permit Fees - Effective 08/01/18
Residential Fee Schedule
Commercial Fee Schedule
Going Green in Culpeper