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The Division of Fire performs business inspections. Neighborhood Fire Stations perform a basic business inspection.

Request Building Inspections information, such as inspection reports, copies of plans and permit data.

Applications and forms needed for a commercial building permit, plan review comments and permit resubmittals (new buildings, alterations/additions, moving, demolition, tenant upfits, tents and trailers).

Applications and forms needed for a residential building permit, plan review comments and permit resubmittals (new houses, renovations/additions, moving, demolition, decks, porches, sheds, garages & swimming pools).

Report buildings or structures in disrepair, overcrowding, work taking place without required permits or graffiti that is visible from the public right of way.

Effective August 30, 2021, all permit applications shall be submitted using the Build Henrico permitting system. To update permits submitted or issued prior to August 30, 2021, continue with this permitting and inspections system, now referred to as the Legacy Permitting System.

A Plan of Development (POD) is a detailed engineering plan for multi-family, commercial, and industrial projects that contains all of the essential details necessary to construct site improvements. The POD process is designed to provide a means by which the numerous reviews and recommendations of all applicable Henrico County, State and Federal agencies can be coordinated. This integrated process is managed by the Planning Department and coordinated with County and certain external agencies.

A Subdivision plan is a detailed engineering plan for residential projects that contains all of the essential details necessary to construct site improvements. The Subdivision process is designed to provide a means by which the numerous reviews and recommendations of all applicable Henrico County, State and Federal agencies can be coordinated. For certain residential development, such as multi-family or zero-lot lines, the review process is integrated with the Plan of Development (POD) process. This integrated process is managed by the Planning Department and coordinated with County and certain external agencies.