Requirements for Residential Basement Alterations/Renovations

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Documentation Process

• Plan Submission Checklist - Finishing a Basement
  • 5 plan sets:
  • Plan size should not be smaller than  8 ½” x 11”
  • Dimensioned plans are required
  • Plans shall be in permanent ink, with address of the proposed construction
  • Tissue and tracing paper will not be accepted
  • Note: per Virginia’s USBC, One & Two-family dwelling construction permits, including accessory structures, must be completed within 3 years of permit issuance date
• Construction Application                      
• Contractor Selection Checklist /Property Owner’s Affidavit
• Noise Ordinance Affidavit
• Alexandria Soils Policy (refer to policy for proposed project specific requirements)
• Rodent Abatement Documentation 
• Home Improvement License Application Package attached *Required for Class B and Class C contractors* also see The Home Improvement Code Waiver Form
• House Location Plat (Planning & Zoning)
• Floor Area Open Space Calculation Sheet  (Planning & Zoning)
• A/C Waiver form (if proposed unit is in a required yard)  (Planning & Zoning)

 Additional permits required if project includes:

• Electrical Application for all electrical installations
• Mechanical Application for all mechanical system and fuel gas system installations
• Plumbing Application for all plumbing installations

Plan Review Process

 

Inspection Process

 

Certificate of Occupancy Process

Not required