Development Services

For more details on Inspection Scheduling - Automated Systems, see our handout: Guidelines to Using the Automated Plan Status & Inspection Scheduling Systems.

At various stages during construction, inspections must be performed by County staff to ensure the work has been done according to approved plans and building code requirements.

To access the Automated Systems, please visit the online ePortal at  www.pwcva.gov/ePortal or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to:

• Schedule Inspections
• Cancel or Reschedule Inspections
• Obtain Inspection Results
• Automated System for Plan Review Status and Comments

Both systems are available seven days a week, including holidays.

Inspections must be scheduled by 3 p.m. on the work day prior to the desired date of the inspection. When requesting information or scheduling inspections from the automated phone system, the system will 'speak' back to you and provide important information: the permit number, the site address, and the type of inspection. Please listen to this information carefully for verification.

Residential One- and Two-Family (IRC) Inspections for construction of new dwelling units, additions, alterations, and basement finishing using the IRC code are in the Combination Inspection Program. The inspection codes for combination concealment (198) and combination final (199) are under the Building heading.

 

To Schedule an Inspection

Please visit the online ePortal at  www.pwcva.gov/ePortal  or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to schedule an inspection.
On the Automated Phone System press three (3) to schedule an inspection.When prompted, enter your 6 digit IVR Pin Number, and follow the instructions to enter the inspection code from the listing below.When requested, enter your telephone number.

 

To Cancel or Reschedule an Inspection

Please visit the online ePortal at  www.pwcva.gov/ePortal  or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to cancel or reschedule an inspection.
You may use the automated system to cancel inspections until midnight on the workday prior to the scheduled inspection day. On the Automated Phone System, press four (4) to cancel or five (5) to reschedule the inspection and follow the instructions.
After midnight on the day before, and until 7:30 a.m. on the inspection day, you may cancel an inspection by calling the Inspections Office at 703-792-7006. Please leave a message with the following information:

1. The permit number
2. The inspection number and type of inspection you are canceling
3. Your name and phone number

After 7:30 a.m. on the inspection day, you may cancel an inspection for that day by calling the Inspections Office at 703-792-7006. You must cancel the inspection by 8 a.m. to avoid paying a cancellation fee.

 

To Obtain Inspection Results
Please visit the online ePortal at  www.pwcva.gov/ePortal  or call the Automated Phone System at 1-866-457-5280 to obtain inspection results.
You can also use either of the automated systems to learn the results of an inspection. On the Automated Phone System, press two (2) to obtain inspection results. The system is designed so that you can obtain inspection results shortly after the inspection has occurred.
Note: All final inspections shall be approved before a certificate of use and occupancy will be issued. In addition to the above inspections, your project may require approval of one or more of the following areas prior to issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy.
1. Fire Marshal: All non-residential and some multi-family construction must be inspected by the Fire Marshal prior to occupancy. Call 703-792-6360 to schedule a pre-occupancy inspection or for more information.
2. Health Department All occupancies using individual wells and/or septic systems AND food service establishments must have Health Department approval prior to occupancy. Call 703-792-6310 for further information.
3. Prince William Water: All occupancies using public water and sewer must have work completed and obtain Prince William Water, Virginia American Water or Dale Service Corporation approval before receiving a certificate for use and occupancy.Call Prince William Water at 703-335-7930 for inspections or for more information. The Dale Service Corporation may be reached at 703-590-4495. Contact Virginia American Water at 703-491-2136.
4. Site Inspection: A certificate of use and occupancy will not be issued until all site work has been completed. The inspection will ensure the work conforms to the approved site or subdivision plan. For more information call 703-792-7070.

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT DIVISION COMMERCIAL INSPECTION CODES

Building Inspections 1010   Footing - Retaining Wall 1020   Footing - Pier/Deck 1030   Footing - Buildings 1040   Backfill - Retaining Wall 1050   Backfill - Buildings 1060   Basement Slab 1070   Garage Slab 1080   Porch Slab/Stoop 1090   Other Slab & Non-residential Pours 1100   Chimney Throat/Thimble/Hearth 1110   Poured Concrete Walls 1120   Wall Concealment - Building 1130   Ceiling Concealment - Building 1140   Building Concealment - Building 1150   Insulation (No Mechanical Permit) 1160   Structural Steel - Buildings 1170   Swimming Pool Structural Steel 1180   Final Inspection - Retaining Wall 1200   Lot Grading Final 1210   Swimming Pool Final 1220   Fireproofing 1230   Party/Separation Wall 1260   Lot Escrow Release Inspection 1470   Emergency Light/Generator Test 1500   Final Inspection - Buildings   Electrical Inspections 2010   Service - Temporary On Pole 2020   Electrical Service 2030   Grounding Electrodes 2040   Electrical Groundwork 2050   Post Light Trench 2060   Septic Trench 2070   Well Trench 2080   Other Electrical Trench 2090   Pool Perimeter Bonding 2100   Pool Concealment 2110   Wall Concealment - Electrical 2120   Ceiling Concealment - Electrical 2130   Electrical Concealment 2140   Panel Boards 2150   Swimming Pool Final 2170   Pool Shell Bonding 2470   Emergency Light/Generator Test 2500   Electrical Final

Mechanical Inspections 3010   Mechanical Groundwork 3020   Wall Concealment - Mechanical 3030   Ceiling Concealment - Mechanical 3040   Mechanical Concealment 3050    Grease Duct Only 3060   Equipment Only 3080   Hydronic Test 3500   Mechanical Final   Plumbing Inspections 4010   Groundwork 4020   Well Trench 4030   Water Service 4040   Sewer Lateral 4050   Sewer & Water Service 4060   Sewer & Water Service & Groundwork 4070   Storm Sewer 4080   Roof Drains 4090   Backflow Device 4100   Wall Concealment - Plumbing 4110   Ceiling Concealment - Plumbing 4120   Plumbing Concealment 4500   Plumbing Final   Storage Tank Inspections 6010   Tank Test/Air Pressure Test 6020    Tank Placement (with or w/o Deadmen) 6030   Piping Test 6040   Closure - Removal Or Abandon In Place 6500   Storage Tank Final   Gas Inspections 7010   Concealment/Gas Test 7500   Gas Final

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT DIVISION RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION CODES

Building Inspections* 101    Footing - Retaining Wall 102    Footing - Pier/Deck 103    Footing - Buildings 104    Backfill - Retaining Wall 105    Backfill - Buildings 106    Basement Slab 107    Garage Slab 108    Porch Slab/Stoop 109    Other Slab 110    Chimney Throat/Thimble/Hearth 111    Poured Concrete Wall 112    Wall Concealment - Building 113    Ceiling Concealment - Building 114    Building Concealment - Building 115    Insulation (No Mechanical Permit) 116    Structural Steel - Buildings 117    Swimming Pool Structural Steel 118    Final Inspection - Retaining Wall 120    Lot Grading Final 121    Swimming Pool Final 122    Fireproofing 123    Party/Separation Wall 126    Lot Escrow Release Inspection 151    Residential Final (Decks, Minor Work) 198*  Residential Combination Concealment 199*  Residential Combination Final   Electrical Inspections* 201      Service - Temporary On Pole 202**  Electrical Service 203      Grounding Electrodes 204      Electrical Groundwork 205      Post Light Trench 206      Septic Trench 207      Well Trench 208      Other Electrical Trench 209      Pool Perimeter Bonding 210      Pool Concealment 211      Wall Concealment - Electrical 212      Ceiling Concealment - Electrical 213      Electrical Concealment 214      Panel Boards 215      Swimming Pool Final 217      Pool Shell Bonding 250      Electrical Final

Mechanical Inspections* 301   Mechanical Groundwork 304   Mechanical Concealment 305   Ductwork Only 307   Insulation 308   Hydronic Test 350   Mechanical Final   Plumbing Inspections* 401   Groundwork 402   Well Trench 403   Water Service 404   Sewer Lateral 405   Sewer & Water Service 406   Sewer & Water Service & Groundwork 407   Storm Sewer 408   Roof Drains 409   Backflow Device 412   Plumbing Concealment 450   Plumbing Final   Residential Limited Repair 501   Gas-Piping Test 502   Concealment 550   Limited Repair Final   Storage Tank Inspections 601*  Tank/Air Pressure Test 602    Tank Placement (with or w/o Deadmen) 603    Piping Test 604    Closure - Removal Or Abandon In Place 650    Storage Tank Final   Gas Inspections* 701   Concealment/Gas Test 750   Gas Final

* Trade inspections for Residential One and Two Family (IRC) Inspections for Construction of new dwelling units, additions, alterations and basement finishing using the IRC Code are in the Combination Inspection Program. The Inspection Codes for Combination Concealment (198) and Combination Final (199) are under the "Building" heading.

** Electrical Service Inspections - For Single Family Homes and Townhouses, the 202 (Electrical Service Inspection) must be called in at the same time as the 198 (Building Combination Concealment Inspection).

Note: For Residential Occupancy, you must have your 199, 120 and your PWCSA Final or Health Department Operation Permit.

Note: For Commercial Occupancy, you must have all Final Inspections completed on all permits and the FMO Final Inspection. Other items may be needed, including PWCSA Final or Site Final Inspection. Please contact Building Permitting Services with any questions. To request the Site Final Inspection, please contact Watershed Management.

FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE INSPECTION CODES
Please note: Not all Fire Marshal Inspections are currently able to be scheduled through the Automated System. Call the Fire Marshal's Office at 703-792-6360 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to schedule inspections for the following day. The Fire Marshal must be contacted regarding any permits associated with fire protection.

Fire Marshal Inspections 955   Standpipe Final 958   Wet Chemical 959   Underground Visual 960   Underground Hydro 961   Underground Flush 962   Sprinkler Hydro 963   Concentration Test 964   Sprinkler Trip 965   Sprinkler Air 966   Wet Sprinkler Final 967   Standpipe Hydro 968   Standpipe Flow 969   Clean Agent Test 970   Hood 971   Dry Chemical 972   Fire Pump 973   Fire Alarm

974   Fire Alarm Battery Test 975   Standpipe Visual 976   Flow Test 977   Alternative Suppression Final 981   Fire Alarm Final 982   Underground Fire Main Final 983   Sprinkler Visual 984   Sprinkler Breezeway Loop Hydro 985   Sprinkler Breezeway Loop Visual 986   Sprinkler Breezeway Loop Flush 987   Sprinkler 4-Head Flow-13R 988   Dry Sprinkler Final 989   Sprinkler 2-head flow-13D 990   Sprinkler Antifreeze 146   Final Inspection – Shell 148   Furniture Storage (Inspection by FMO) 149   Pre-Occupancy (Inspection by FMO)

For more details on Inspection Scheduling - Automated Systems see our handout: Guidelines to Using the Automated Plan Status & Inspection Scheduling Systems.