Building Safety Documents & Online Forms

Please note - All Commercial Plans submitted for review will require  1 PDF digital copy, combined into one document. (CD, Flash Drive, etc.) 

Construction in Roanoke County must comply with the 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the 2017 National Electric Code requirements as applicable.

For non-linked forms, contact the Office of Building Safety at 540-772-2065 option 1 then option 1 again or email the office to have the form(s) forwarded to you.

Building Permit Submission Checklists

• Commercial Plans Checklist - Alterations and Tenant Upfit (PDF)
• Commercial Plans Checklist - New and Additions (PDF)
• E and S Plot Plan Checklist (PDF)
• Residential Plans Checklist - New and Additions (PDF)

General Applications & Forms

Frequently Used Applications & Forms

• Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Compliance Request (PDF)
• Commercial Permit Application (PDF)
• Owner Affidavit (PDF)
• Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Subcontractors List (PDF)
• Trade Permit Application (PDF)
• Termination of ESC Permit (SFR) (PDF)
• Termination of ESC Permit for Homeowners (SFR) (PDF)

More Applications & Forms 

• Amusement Device Permit Application (PDF)
• Approved Building Plan Amendment Application (PDF)
• Asbestos Abatement Affidavit (PDF)
• Asbestos Certification Form (PDF)
• Backflow Annual Test Form (PDF)
• Building Code Appeal Request (PDF)
• Commercial Plan Resubmission Cover Letter (PDF)
• Contractor Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
• Demolition Utility Release Form (PDF)
• Development Review Application (PDF)
• Elevator Periodic Inspection Application (PDF)
• Energy Compliance Statement (PDF)
• Erosion Control Plan Agreement In Lieu Of (PDF)
• Farm Use Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
• Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)
• Floodplain Elevation Certificate Management Procedures (PDF)
• Floodplain Substantial Improvement or Damages Checklist (PDF)
• Lot Stabilization Agreement (PDF)
• Sample Blower Door Test Report (PDF) 
• Sample Duct Blast Test Report (PDF)
• Sample Residential Energy Certificate (PDF)
• Setback Compliance Certification (PDF)
• Well and Septic Application (PDF)

Plot Plan Templates

The following templates are to be used for construction projects with a total disturbed area of 10,000 square feet or less. Projects under 5,000 square feet may be prepared by anyone. Projects between 5,000 and 10,000 square feet must be prepared by either a professional engineer or registered land disturber. Projects exceeding 10,000 square feet in disturbed area must be prepared by a professional engineer and may not use these templates.

For disturbed areas of not more than 5,000 square feet: 

• Plot Plan Template for 5,000 or Less (PDF)
• Plot Plan Template 5,000 or less (DWG)

For disturbed areas of at least 5,000 but not more than 10,000 square feet: 

• Plot Plan Template for 5,000 to 10,000 (PDF)
• Plot Plan Template for 5,000 to 10,000 (DWG)

Accessibility Information

The following documents are published by the Department of Justice and may contain requirements that differ or exceed current building code requirements. Building owners are advised that they are required to meet both the building code requirements for accessibility as well as federal Americans with Disibilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

• Accessibility Compliance Statement (PDF)
• Small Business ADA Guide (PDF)
• Existing Facilities ADA Checklist (PDF)
• New Construction and Alterations - Common ADA Errors and Omissions (PDF)

Important Information for Swimming Pool Owners

• Pool Barrier Responsibility Form (PDF)
• Pool Barrier Requirements (PDF)

Construction & Development Guidelines

• Acceptable Deck Design Guide (PDF)
• Basement Finishing Details (PDF)
• Carport Enclosure Details (PDF)
• Expansive Soils Policy for Roanoke County (PDF)
• Local Design Criteria (PDF) (includes Roanoke County, Roanoke City and City of Salem)
• Professional Seal Requirements (PDF)
• Residential Generator Installation Guide (PDF)
• Retaining Wall Guidelines (PDF)
• Retaining Wall Details (PDF)
• Steep Slopes Construction (PDF)
• Wall Bracing - "Classic" (PDF)
• Wall Bracing - "Simplified" (PDF)

Fire Protection Forms & Checklists

• Fire Alarm Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Fire Separation Detail for Dwellings (PDF)
• Fire Sprinkler Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Fire Suppression Submittal Checklist (PDF)
• Owners Declaration of Hazardous Storage Exemption (PDF)
• Owners Statement of Intended Use for General Storage (PDF)
• Owners Statement of Intended Use for High Piled/Rack Storage (PDF)

Special Inspection Forms for Use with the 2018 USBC

These forms contain changes which are included in the 2018 USBC and should only be used with projects designed and permitted under the 2018 USBC.

• Contractor Statement of Responsibility (PDF)
• Fabricators Certificate of Compliance (PDF)
• Final Report of Special Inspections (PDF)
• Interim Report of Special Inspections (PDF)
• Record of Special Inspections (PDF)
• Special Inspections Guide (PDF)
• Statement of Special Inspections (PDF)

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