Building Inspections

Important Note

A copy of the operational permit issued by the Pittsylvania County Health Department must be provided to the Pittsylvania County Building Inspections Office by the contractor / owner before a certificate of occupancy can be issued.

Required Inspections

A minimum advance notice of 24 hours is required for all inspections. The permit holder shall assure the following inspections are conducted and approved by the building inspector. Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) 113.3 required inspections:

• Inspection of footing excavations and reinforcement material for concrete footings prior to the placement of concrete.
• Inspection of foundation systems during phases of construction necessary to assure compliance with this code.
• Inspection of preparatory work prior to the placement of concrete.
• Inspection of structural members and fasteners prior to concealment.
• Inspection of electrical, mechanical and plumbing materials and systems prior to concealment.
• Inspection of energy conservation material prior to concealment.