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9/17/19: Closed Wednesday, September 25

The Development Services Counter will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 25. This is our regularly-scheduled closure on  the last Wednesday of the month

9/17/19: Phone Problems Update

We are currently having a problem with our phone system. It is operating normally during the day. On our closure day, it should give a message saying we are closed to the public. It is possible if you call on the 25th, it will instead just keep ringing, or tell you to call again in a few minutes.

You may contact us through e-mail instead, and request inspections through the web site.

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
• YouTube Channel