City of Williamsburg, Virginia

Codes Compliance

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS

CODE USED

• 2003 Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and amendments
• 2003 International Building Code
• 2003 International Mechanical Code
• 2003 International Plumbing Code
• 2002 National Electrical Code
• Sprinkler and fire alarm (NFiPA 13 & 72) code is referenced in building code

LOCAL DESIGN CRITERIA

• Ground snow load is 18 psf; roof design for live load is 20 psf
• Wind speed is 95 MPH based on USBC table 1609 (exposure is normally B)
• Water pipe freezing protection depth 18"
• Sewer line freezing protection depth 12"

PRIOR TO APPLICATION SUBMITTAL

• Site plan approval must be obtained.
• Any architectural issues that require Architectural Review Board approval must be obtained and approved.
• Any plans that include facilities for cooking or serving food and/or sleeping and swimming pools must provide a copy of the Health Department approval letter with application.

DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL

• Completed Building permit application & Completed Non-Residential Application Checklist
• Completed Right-of-Way application
• Completed Land Disturbance Permit
• Structural calculations are typically required
• Model energy code compliance calculations
• Statement of Special Inspections, if required
• Soils report (new construction)
• Asbestos Certification (must use City form) for renovations, change of use, re-roof or re-siding, or alterations
• Two (2) sets of building plans to include all trades (one set must have original wet seal)
• One (1) set of approved site plans

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS