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10/21/19: Updated Plan Review Times

See how long your review is expected to take, and how it compares to past months. You can see the latest estimates here.

10/10/19: Closed Wednesday, October 30

The Development Services Counter will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 30. This is our regularly-scheduled closure on the last Wednesday of the month.

Welcome

Welcome to the Building Safety Division of the City of Falls Church. We enforce the codes and regulations established by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City governing the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures within the City for the protection of residents and property.

Useful Links

Codes and Fees

• Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2015 Edition
• Codes and Design Criteria
• Download Permit Applications & Other Forms
• Permit Fees
• How to Apply for a Permit

Build Code Associations

• Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA)
• International Code Council (ICC)
• Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association (VPMIA)
• Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

Related City Divisions

• Community Planning and Economic Development Department
• Zoning
• Fire Marshal
• Fairfax County Department of Health
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