Latest News

6/25/19: Change of Dates Closed: Open 6/26, Closed 7/5

City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 5. In consideration of this, the Building Safety Division, the permits counter and the rest of CPEDS will be open on Wednesday, June 26 (the last Wednesday of the month) when we would normally be closed to the public.

6/18/19: Updated Plan-Review Times Posted

The latest estimates of plan-review times are posted. These reflect the overall increase in times due to the number of large projects currently in process.

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 (effective 9/4/18)
• Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2012 Edition (valid until 9/4/19)
• 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