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Building Inspection - Code Enforcement
Mission
The mission of the Building Inspection - Code Enforcement Department is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public by enforcing the city's Code of Ordinances and code regulations for:
- Building
- Electrical
- Mechanical code
- Plumbing
Responsibilities
Throughout the construction process, Building Inspection - Code Enforcement is responsible for
- Code compliance verification
- Code enforcement
- Permit issuance
- Plan review
- Alteration
- Any addition
- Any new construction
- Repair of existing:
- Buildings
- Electrical
- Mechanical work
- Plumbing
- Structures
Adopted Code
The City of Roanoke has adopted the 2018 International Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code. Please contact the Building Inspection Department for more information on specific requirements.
2018 International Codes:
- Building Code (Ordinance 2020-126)
- Plumbing Code (Ordinance 2020-130)
- Mechanical Code (Ordinance 2020-128)
- Residential Code (Ordinance 2020-131)
- Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance 2020-133)
- Energy Conservation Code (Ordinance 2020-127)
- Fuel Gas Code (Ordinance 2020-129)
- Existing Building Code (Ordinance 2020-132)
- Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Ordinance 2020-134)
- 2020 National Electrical Code (Ordinance 2020-135)
Permit Applications & Contractor Registration ONLY
Email for Permit Applications & Contractor Registration
Permits
- Accessory Structure Permit 2021 (PDF)
- Business Permit Application 2021 (PDF)
- Certificate of Occupancy Packet 2021 (PDF)
- Commercial Building (MEP) Applications 2021 (PDF)
- Commercial Building Permit Packet 2021 (PDF)
- Contractor Registration Application 2021 (PDF)
- Demolition Permit 2021 (PDF)
- Fence Permit 2021 (PDF)
- Health Permit 2021 (PDF)
- Irrigation Permit 2021 (PDF)
- New Business After Hours Contact Information 2021 (PDF)
- Pool Permit Packet 2021 (PDF)
- Renewal Health Permit 2021 (PDF)
- Rental Registration Application 2021 (PDF)
- Residential Building (MEP) Application 2021 (PDF)
- Residential Building Permit Packet 2021 (PDF)
- Sign-Banner Permit 2021(PDF)
- Solar Panel Information and Permit 2021(PDF)
- Solicitor Permit (PDF)
- Special Event Permit Packet (PDF)
- Temporary Food Permit Application (PDF)
- Temporary Permit - Tent, Structure (PDF)