PWC Issues new inspection guidelines for commercial projects effective April 29, 2024

Prince William County has announced it will have New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects that will go into effect April 29, 2024

These new guidelines will address the process, procedures, and the order for obtaining final inspection approvals for the construction of commercial buildings.

According to a county news release, “Changes to the inspection process are aimed at limiting delays and extra expenses for customers at a critical time in a project, which is the final approval.”

The county’s development services office says that “the update will improve overall consistency by helping all stake- holders to prepare for inspections, address compliance issues, improve communications, and customer expectations.”

Please see the Commercial Building Final Inspection Order and Flowchart, which includes field inspections procedures, commercial inspection codes, common inspection issues and contact information. When scheduling construction final inspections for commercial buildings, all building and trade permit concealment inspections must be approved or have a partial approval disposition.

To schedule an inspection use http://www.pwcgov.org/ePortal or call the automated scheduling system on 1-866-457-5280. To schedule Fire Marshal’s Office inspections, call 703-792-6360.

For more information, contact the Inspections Office at 703-792-7006, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays or the Fire Marshal’s Office at 703-792-6360, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.

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