New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects

are coming into effect April 29, 2024

New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects are coming into effect April 29, 2024. These new guidelines address the process, procedures, and the order for obtaining final inspection approvals for the construction of commercial buildings.

Changes to the inspection process are aimed at limiting delays and extra expenses for customers at a critical time in a project, which is the final approval. Furthermore, the update will improve overall consistency by helping all stakeholders to prepare for inspections, address compliance issues, improve communications, and customer expectations.

Please see the Commercial Building Final Inspection Order and Flowchart, which includes field inspections procedures, commercial inspection codes, common inspection issues and contact information. When scheduling construction final inspections for commercial buildings, all building and trade permit concealment inspections must be approved or have a partial approval disposition.

To schedule an inspection please use www.pwcgov.org/ePortal or call the automated scheduling system on 1-866-457-5280. To schedule Fire Marshal’s Office inspections please call (703) 792-6360.

For more information, contact the Inspections Office at (703) 792-7006, between 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Mon – Fri, or the Fire Marshal’s Office at (703) 792-6360, between 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon – Fri. Alternatively, please email BDDInspections@pwcgov.org at any time.

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A Leader With Us

Consider your next career move with Prince William County Department of Development Services.

Electrical Plans Reviewer

Closing Date: 5/3/2024

Architectural Plans Reviewer

Closing Date: 5/2/2024

Administrative Technician

Closing Date: 4/29/2024

Interested in Residential Solar?

Take Advantage of the Solarize Virginia Program

For the second year in a row, homeowners interested in solar energy can take advantage of the Solarize Virginia Program, which helps make the transition to solar easier and more affordable.

By registering for the program, homeowners can receive a free solar satellite assessment to ensure eligibility, discounted solar system pricing, access to vetted installers and ongoing support and education.

This program is made possible through the partnership between Prince William County and Solarize Virginia 2024. It runs from April 1 to June 30, 2024, and members of the community who are interested in installing solar are encouraged to sign up at www.solarizeva.org to take advantage of the program while it is available.

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2024 Inspector Certification

Training Dates

The 2024 Third-Party Building Inspection Certification Program training dates are now available.

This optional program allows permit holders to retain a Virginia professional engineer certification or registered architect to perform certain building inspections.

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Do I Need a Permit?

A permit is required for all projects to construct, enlarge, alter, move, repair a building or change occupancy load, or any outside area being used as part of the building's designated occupancy, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, which are regulated by codes.

5 County Complex Ct

Prince William, VA 22192

(703) 792-6930 (TTY: 711)

Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm