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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 International Electrical Code (Ordinance 2020-135)
Permit Applications & Contractor Registration ONLY
Email for Permit Applications & Contractor Registration
Permits
- Accessory Structure Permit (PDF)
- Business Permit Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Occupancy Packet (PDF) - Updated February 2021
- Commercial Building (MEP) Applications (PDF)
- Commercial Building Permit Packet (PDF) - Updated February 2021
- Contractor Registration Application (PDF)
- Demolition Permit (PDF)
- Fence Permit (PDF)
- Health Permit (PDF)
- Irrigation Permit (PDF)
- New Business After Hours Contact Information (PDF)
- Pool Permit Packet (PDF)
- Renewal Health Permit (PDF)
- Rental Registration Application (PDF)
- Residential Building (MEP) Application (PDF)
- Residential Building Permit Packet (PDF) - Updated February 2021
- Sign Permit (PDF)
- Solar Panel Information and Permit (PDF)
- Solicitor Permit (PDF)
- Special Event Permit Packet (PDF)
- Temporary Food Permit Application (PDF)
- Temporary Permit - Tent, Structure (PDF)
Bulletins
- Bulletin 100 Single Family Guidelines (PDF)
- Bulletin 102 Blueprint Plan Requirements for Residential Additions (PDF)
- Bulletin 103 Contractor Validation Requirements (PDF)
- Bulletin 104 Garage Conversions for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings (PDF)
- Bulletin 110 Commercial Permit Submittal Guidelines (PDF)
- Bulletin 120 Commercial Permit Checklist (PDF)
- Bulletin 150 Blueprint & Plan Requirements for Swimming Pools & Spas (PDF)
- Bulletin 240 Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Bulletin 360 Foundation Form Survey Requirements (PDF)
- Bulletin 380 Tree Preservation Procedures (PDF)
- TDH Asbestos Survey Letter (PDF)