Inspections
How to Schedule an Inspection:
Third Party Inspection Policy:
Third Party Inspectors are available on this website. Third Party inspections must be previously approved. If we are unable to satisfy your inspection time frame request, you may contact one of our approved Third Party Inspection Company. Listed below are the following inspections a Third Party inspector can perform:
Concrete: Footings, Poured Walls, Structural Slabs, Non-structural slabs and Backfill inspections to include proper damp - proofing/water-proofing and foundation drainage.
1. Scheduling an Inspection On-line:
The Online Inspection portal powered by CivicGov can be accessed here
Once your account has been registered with CivicGov,you will be able to access our on-line inspection request scheduling 24/7. Once your inspection request has been received & scheduled by our staff, you will receive a confirmation via email.
Predicated on work volume, next day inspections are available up to 2:00 p.m. After 2:00 p.m. inspections are based on the next available day.
Although the system asks for a scheduling time, the inspector will assign a two hour time slot predicated on the most efficient route for that day.
Inspectors begin their inspections at 7:30 a.m. Currently we are offering a two-hour time frame for your inspection. You can check on your next day inspection on our home page, the last four digits of the permit number will be listed in two-hour time slots. You can also telephone (540) 727-3405 and choosing option #2 from our phone tree. This line is a recorded message and is published daily at 4:30 pm.
2. Scheduling an Inspection by Telephone:
Our Permit Technicians will schedule your inspection and will confirm your date. Our request lines are opened Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30.
Please have your permit number ready, ex: 22-1234.
Predicated on work volume, next day inspections are available up to 2:00 p.m. After 2:00 p.m. inspections are based on the next available day.
Inspectors begin their inspections at 7:30 a.m. Currently, we are offering a two-hour time frame for your inspection. You can check on your next day inspection on our home page, the last four digits of the permit number will be listed in two hour time slots. You can also telephone (540) 727-3405 and choosing option #2 from our phone tree. This line is a recorded message and is published daily at 4:30 pm.
Inclement Weather Policy:
- During periods when inclement weather causes a closure of Culpeper County Offices, the following procedures will be in effect regarding inspections:
- Inspections, not affected by weather conditions, that are scheduled and not performed due to inclement weather, will be rescheduled for the next business day we are open.
- All inspections scheduled will be moved by one or, the total number days our offices are closed.
- Outside inspections such as ground plumbing, sewer & water laterals, footings, exterior slabs, backfill, etc. will be cancelled for that day. It is the responsibility of the permit applicant to reschedule.
- Additional emphasis will be placed on utilizing all available inspection staff in the field to conduct additional inspections to help alleviate the backlog; however, this is purely dependent on manpower resources within the department.
- Delayed opening: Outside inspections such as ground plumbing, sewer & water laterals, footings, exterior slabs, backfill, etc. will be cancelled for that day. It is the responsibility of the permit applicant to reschedule.
- The length of delay/ closure will dictate the amount of inspection backlog. Inspections will be performed in the order received. The assigned inspector will notify the permit applicant of the rescheduled timeslot.
- Understanding timelines are critical to your project, we regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Robert P. Orr, CBO
Building Official
Culpeper County
