- Home
- Your Government
- Community Development
- Building Inspection
Building Inspection
-
Goochland Shares Path Forward on Centerville and Courthouse Village Small Area Plans
On Tuesday, March 7th, Goochland’s Deputy County Administrator and Community Development Director, shared with the Board of Supervisors a path forward for Goochland’s Small Area Planning efforts involving the Centerville and Courthouse Villages. Read on... -
River Road West (Rt. 6) Paving Work in Crozier Area to Impact Travel Through March 24th
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has informed the County that paving work along River Road West (Rt. 6) in the Crozier Area will impact travel between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM now through Friday, March 24th, 2023. Read on... -
Fairground Road Intersection Improvements Underway, Drivers Urged to Use Caution
Reminder! Work is now underway for the Fairground Road Intersection Roundabout project. Read on...
/CivicAlerts.aspx
The Department of Building Inspection is dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the general public by assuring that all buildings, structures and related equipment are constructed and maintained within the minimum requirements of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
We strive to provide code enforcement which is commensurate with our customer’s expectations for professionalism and accountability. We are committed to establishing policies and procedures which impose no impediments to the construction and use of buildings and structures and that are consistent, simple and defensible.
If you would like to schedule an inspection via e-mail use the link provided. Please include the following information: Permit Number, Date of Inspection, Site Address, Type of Inspection, Your Name and Phone Number: bi-emails@goochlandva.us. For generator finals, the homeowner or contractor must be onsite to start the generator.
We strive to provide code enforcement which is commensurate with our customer’s expectations for professionalism and accountability. We are committed to establishing policies and procedures which impose no impediments to the construction and use of buildings and structures and that are consistent, simple and defensible.
Projects Requiring a Permit
So when is a permit required? Let’s go through the list given in the USBC:- A permit is required when constructing, altering, demolishing or moving any buildings or altering or installing any equipment regulated by the building code and for any change in occupancy. This is the main catch-all and covers most everything. If it’s addressed by any of the model codes adopted by the USBC, a permit is probably required. We field questions on this topic daily and we welcome your call.
- A permit is required when moving a lot line. A lot line refers to a property line and although it’s rare to move a property line after a building is erected, it’s still allowable. The reason a permit is required is due to the consideration given to the distance a building is set back from the property lines. If the building is too close to the property line, special construction requirements are triggered so that a fire will not adversely affect buildings on the adjoining property.
- A permit is required when removing or disturbing sections of asbestos. Due to the hazards presented by asbestos, messing with and disposing of it are closely regulated. This is triggered by alterations, remodeling or demolition.