Building Permit Process – Residential Exterior Decks, Additions, Enclosures, Portico, Deck or Porch Roof, Swimming Pool, etc.
Contact the Department of Community STEP Development Obtain all required zoning approvals from the 1 [email protected] Department of Community Development 703-787-7380
Complete the appropriate permit application(s) • Create a sketch of the project. Include all Building STEP measurements and material. (see Mechanical 2 checklist for required components) Electrical • Sketch the location of the project on your Plumbing plat.
1. Permit application(s) Apply for your permit 2. Sketch of project STEP Email all of the following to: 3. Plat with sketch of project location 3 [email protected] 4. Owner’s Affidavit 5. State Contractors License (if applicable) 6. Proof of Zoning Approval
Review Review Time – In Business Days Your application will be reviewed by two, possibly STEP three, departments. They are listed below: • Community Development 5-10 4 • Community Development (Required) • Engineering 5-10 (concurrently) • Engineering (If applicable) • Building Inspections 5-10 • Building Inspections (Required)
When Notified by Building Inspections: Begin Work! 1. Call to pay for your permit (703) 435-6813 Remember: Email buildinginspections@herndon- STEP 2. Email building inspections with payment va.gov with all inspection requests. The required 5 confirmation number information for requesting an inspection is 3. Permit(s) and approved plans will be included in the email you received with your emailed to applicant permit. Residential Additions Town of Herndon - Building Inspections 777 Lynn Street 2nd Floor Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 435-6850 [email protected]
PRE-APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS If you are constructing an addition between 265 - 749 square feet you are required to obtain an approved Building Location Survey from Zoning PRIOR to applying for your Building Permit. Contact Zoning by phone, 703-787-7380 or email, [email protected].
If you are constructing an addition 750 square feet or larger you are required to obtain a single lot development plan from Engineering PRIOR to applying for your Building Permit. Contact Engineering by email, [email protected] or phone, 703-435-6853.
*Does not apply to open decks*
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS The documents below must be included in the application package. Failure to include the following will result in your application being returned. • Completed Building Permit Application • Virginia State Contractors License (if applicable) • Owners Affidavit • Complete set of plans to include architectural, mechanica, electrical, and plumbing (Plans must be "unlocked" to allow stamping and commenting by the plan reviewer) • Completed mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing application (if applicable) • Proof of Zoning Approval • Energy calculations to show compliance with the energy code
REQUIRED PLAN COMPONENTS The items below must be shown on your plan (if applicable) • Minimum sheet size 8 1/2" x 11" • Framing Details to indicate the size, spacing, direction of span and length of span of all structural elements (i.e. girders, floor joists, ceiling joists and rafters, etc) • Footing Details • Door & Window Schedule to include hardware and locking devices • Exterior Elevations including material types and construction • Roof Plan: Showing slope, type of decking, type of covering and ventilation means garage and living space above, R-10 for basement walls • Minimum insulation values are R-16 exterior walls, R-38 roof, R-19 crawl-space, R-30 between • Guardrails required on porches, balconies or raised floor surfaces located more than 30- inches above the grade or the floor below • Sleeping rooms and habitable basements are required to be provided with a compliant emergency escape window or door to the exterior HOW TO APPLY
Email all of the required documentation and plans to [email protected]
WHAT'S NEXT Once your permit has been reviewed and approved by all Town agencies you will receive and email with payment instructions. Once payment is made, you will receive your permit(s) and approved plans by email. Building Permit Application 777 Lynn Street, 2nd Floor Herndon, VA 20170 703-435-6850 [email protected] Building Permit Number: JOB LOCATION Street Address: Lot #: Floor #: Suite #: Phase #: *Tenant Name: * All new tenants within the Town of Herndon are required to obtain a Town of Herndon Business License. If you have not done so, contact the Department of Community Development to begin the licensing process. Community Development can be reached at [email protected] or 703-787-7380. OWNER INFORMATION Name: Owner Tenant Address: Phone: City: State: Zip: ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Name: Architect: Engineer: Address: Phone#: City: State: Zip: License #: Expiration Date: ** CONTRACTOR Name: Phone #: State: Zip: License Classification: License#: Expiration Date: Designation: **Contractors who do over $25k dollars worth of work a year within the Town of Herndon are required to obtain a Town of Herndon Business License. If you meet this criteria please contact our Finance Department at 703-435-6813 to begin the licensing process. Please be aware that your permit application will not be reviewed until a license is obtained. APPLICANT Name: Phone#: Address: City: State: Zip: Email: TYPE OF WORK Residential Addition Demo Interior Describe Work: Commercial Alteration Demo Structure Demo Accessory Structure ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Est. Construction Cost: $ # Bedrooms # Non-Sleeping Rooms: # Stories: Square Footage of Job: # Bathrooms Height of New Structure: Roof Type: USBC Code Year: # Kitchens Construction Type: Garage: Basement Finished: Meter Size: Footprint Sq. Ft. Model: Lien Agent: Phone #: Address: State: Zip Code: Sign Dimensions: Wall Mounted: Free Standing: COMMERCIAL WORK ONLY If the base building permit was issued before January 1, 1985 you will need to submit an asbestos statement Existing Bldg Compliance Method: Prescriptive (IBC) Performance Work Area (Level 1-Level 2-Level 3) SIGNATURE I hereby certify that I have authority to make this application, the information is complete and correct, and the construction and use will conform to the building code, zoning ordinance and other applicable laws and regulations which relate to the property. Signature of Owner or Agent: Date: Printed Name: Title: Electrical Permit Application Town of Herndon – Building Inspections 777 Lynn Street 2nd Floor, Herndon, VA 20170 Telephone (703) 435-6850 E-Mail: [email protected] BUILDING PERMIT #:______
JOB ADDRESS: SUITE/FLOOR #:
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
PROPERTY OWNER:
NAME OF TENANT/OCCUPANT: PLEASE ENTER HOW MANY OF EACH YOU ARE ADDING/REPLACING/ALTERING. IF IT DOES NOT APPLY, PLEASE LEAVE IT BLANK. ESTIMATED CONSTRUCITON COST OF ELECTRICAL WORK ONLY: $
APPLIANCES: MOTOR 1/8 - 1 hp: CONTROL WIRE A/C & HEAT: MOTOR 1 - 5 hp: CIRCUITS: MOTOR 5 - 10 hp: DENTAL CHAIRS: MOTOR 10 - 20 hp: FIRE ALARM STRIKE STATION: MOTOR 20 - 30 hp: FIRE ALARM SMOKE DETECTOR: MOTOR 30 - 40 hp: FAN COIL UNITS: MOTOR 40 - 50 hp: FIXTURES: MOTOR OVER 50 hp: GAS ISLAND PUMPS: PARKING LOT LIGHT POLE: GENERATORS 0-5 kw: SERVICE 0 - 800 amp: GENERATORS OVER 5-25kw: SERVICE >800 amp: GENERATORS OVER 25-35kw: SIGN FLOURESCENT TUBES: GENERATORS OVER 35-50kw: SIGN NEON TRANSFORMER: GENERATORS OVER 50 kw: TEMP SERVICE 0 - 400 amp: CENTRAL HEAT/AC RESIDENTIAL: TEMP SERVICE 400 - 800 amp: ELECTRIC HEAT 0-4kw: TEMP SERVICE OVER 800 amp: ELECTRIC HEAT 4-6 kw: SUBPANELS: ELECTRIC HEAT 6-8 kw: TRANSFORMER 0 - 10 kva: ELECTRIC HEAT 8-10 kw: TRANSFORMER 10 - 50 kva: ELECTRIC HEAT 10-14 kw: TRANSFORMER 50 -75 kva: ELECTRIC HEAT 14-20 kw: TRANSFORMER 75-200 kva: ELECTRIC HEAT 14-20 kw: TRANSFORMER OVER 200 kva: ELECTRIC HEAT 20-25 kw: UNIT HEATERS: ELECTRIC HEAT OVER 25 kw: WELDERS: LED SIGN: AFTER HOURS INSPECTION:
SUBCONTRACTOR: PHONE#:
ADDRESS: EMAIL:
SIGNATURE: PRINT NAME:
VIRGINIA STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSE: EXP. DATE: Plumbing Permit Application Town of Herndon – Building Inspections 777 Lynn Street 2nd Floor, Herndon, VA 20170 Telephone (703) 435-6850 E-Mail: [email protected] BUILDING PERMIT NUMBER:______
JOB ADDRESS: SUITE/FLOOR #:
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
PROPERTY OWNER:
NAME OF TENANT/OCCUPANT:
PLEASE ENTER HOW MANY OF EACH YOU ARE ADDING/REPLACING/ALTERING. IF IT DOES NOT APPLY, PLEASE LEAVE IT BLANK.
Estimated cost of plumbing work: $ Type of Work:
WATER CLOSET EJECTOR PUMP - COMMERCIAL URINAL GREASE TRAP BASINS MISCELLANEOUS TUBS MISCELLANEOUS GAS SHOWERS FURNACE SERVICE SINKS RANGE - GAS FOUNTAINS SURFACE UNITS - GAS SINK WALL OVEN - GAS GARBAGE DISPOSAL DRYER - GAS DISHWASHER SPACE HEATER - GAS LAUNRY TUBS AIR CONDITIONER - GAS WASHING MACHINE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR FLOOR DRAINS SEWER WATER HEATER WATER SERVICE EJECTOR PUMP - RESIDENTIAL FIREPLACE - GAS
Please Describe Miscellaneous Items:
SUBCONTRACTOR: PHONE#:
ADDRESS: EMAIL:
SIGNATURE: PRINT NAME:
VIRGINIA STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSE: EXP. DATE:
*A contractor doing more than $20,000 a year of work within the Town of Herndon must obtain a business license. Please contact 703-435-6813 if your business falls within this category.
Owners Affidavit Town of Herndon – Building Inspections 777 Lynn Street 2nd Floor, Herndon, VA 20170 Telephone (703) 435-6850 Fax (703) 318-8492 E-Mail: [email protected]
NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
I of (address)
Affirm that I am the owner of a certain tract of land located at:
In the Town of Herndon that I have applied for a building permit to erect a structure on said land or repair or improved an existing structure on said land. I affirm that I am aware of the provisions of Title 54, Chapter11, Code of Virginia that requires a contractor to be properly licensed before he may bid or undertake a job of $1,000.00 or more. I further certify that I am familiar with the responsibilities of an awarding authority specified in Section 54.1-1115 of the Code of Virginia, which prohibits any awarding authority from considering bids or awarding contracts to any contractor not properly licensed under the provisions of the Code, that to do so would constitute the commission of a misdemeanor. I affirm that I understand that a contractor must be licensed as a Class C Contractor for any job of $1,000.00 but less than $7,500, that a contractor must be licensed as a Class B Contractor for any job of $7,500.00 but less than $120,000.00, and that a contractor must be licensed as a Class A Contractor for any job of $120,000.00 or more.
With my signature below I affirm that I have read and fully understand the mandate within the Code of Virginia Section 54.1-1115 Prohibited Acts. I further affirm that I am the owner, tenant, or representative of the owner and have been authorized to complete this form.
Name – Please Print Date
Signature Telephone Number
Revised: 10/13/2020
Code of Virginia Section 54.1-1115 Prohibited Acts
A. The following acts are prohibited and shall constitute the commission of a Class 1 misdemeanor:
1. Contracting for, or bidding upon the construction, removal, repair or improvements to or upon real property owner, controlled or leased by another person without a license or certificate, or without the proper class of license as defined in § 54.1-1100 for the value of work to be performed.
2. Attempting to practice contracting in the Commonwealth, except as provided for in this chapter.
3. Presenting or attempting to use the license or certificate of another.
4. Giving false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board or any member thereof in an application for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate.
5. Impersonating another or using an expired or revoked license or certificate.
6. Receiving or considering as the awarding authority a bid from anyone whom the awarding authority known is not properly licensed or certified under this chapter. The awarding authority shall require a bidder to submit his license or certificate number prior to considering a bid.
B. Any person who undertakes work without (i) any valid Virginia contractor’s license or certificate when a license or certificate is required by this chapter or (ii) the proper class of license as defined in § 54.1-1100 for the work undertaken, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500 per day for each day that such person is in violation, in addition to the authorized penalties for the commission of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
C. No person shall be entitled to assert the lack of licensure or certification as required by this chapter as a defense to any action at law or suit in equity if the party who seeks to recover from such person gives substantial performance within the terms of the contract in good faith and without actual knowledge that a license or certificate was required by this chapter to perform the work for which he seeks to recover payment.
Failure to renew a license or certificate issued in accordance with this chapter shall create a rebuttable presumption of actual knowledge of such licensing or certification requirements.