Building Development Division

The Special Inspections Section is located at the Development Services Building

Building Development Division
5 County Complex Court Suite 120
Prince William VA 22192
Phone number: 703-792-6930
Fax number: 703-792-7054
Email: [email protected]

The Special Inspections Program allows Virginia registered architects and professional engineers to conduct mandatory inspections of critical structures during the construction process. Refer to the following for details:

General Information

• When is a Special Inspection (SI) required?
• Special Inspections Manual (SIM)
• Submitting to Special Inspections via ePortal
• Requirements for Post Concealment Inspections for Special Inspections
• Special Inspections Fee Criteria
• Third Party Inspectors - Building ENROLLMENT

• Approved Third Party Inspectors - Building

Handouts

• Requirements for Mandatory Third Party Inspections managed by the Special Inspections Section
• Instructions for Arranging a Preconstruction Meeting for Special Inspections

Policies & Procedures

• Building Development Policies and Procedures
• Policy: Special Inspections - Submission of Electronic Documents
• Policy: Special Inspections - Field Revisions
• Policy: Third Party Building Inspection Certification Program
• Policy: Third Party Inspection Certification Program - Leftover Inspections
• Policy: Third Party Building Inspection Certification Program for Minor Critical Projects

Forms and Documents

• Building Development Forms
• Final Report of Special Inspections Form
• Statement of Special Inspections - Buildings
• Statement of Special Inspections - Retaining Walls
• Special Inspections Manual Appendix II (Standard form Letters)(copy and paste format)
• Attendees of Preconstruction Meeting Form
• Deficiency List Form