Fauquier County Department of Community Development – Building Trades Permit or Amendment to Existing Permit Application (Residential or Commercial) Instructions
This form contains 137 fields organized into 48 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Building Code Used (Code + Year) | ||
| Virginia Residential Code Year | Text |
Enter the year of the Virginia Residential Code that is being used for this project. Fill only if 'Virginia Residential Code' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Virginia Residential Code
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| Virginia Construction Code Year | Text |
Enter the year of the Virginia Construction Code that is being used for this project. Fill only if 'Virginia Construction Code' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Virginia Construction Code
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| Virginia Residential Code | Checkbox |
Check this box if the project is governed by the Virginia Residential Code (and then enter the applicable code year on the line provided).
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| Virginia Construction Code | Checkbox |
Check this box if the project is governed by the Virginia Construction Code (and then enter the applicable code year on the line provided).
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| Commercial - # Fireplace (Existing/New) | ||
| Commercial # Fireplaces (Existing) | Text |
Enter the number of existing fireplaces for the commercial project. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial # Fireplaces (New) | Text |
Enter the number of new fireplaces to be installed for the commercial project. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial - Deck (Existing/New) | ||
| Commercial Deck (Existing) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the existing commercial deck. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Deck (New) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the new commercial deck to be added. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial - Other (Existing/New) | ||
| Commercial Other (Existing/New) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the commercial square footage for the area categorized as "Other" (existing or new). Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial - Pool (Existing/New) | ||
| Commercial Pool - Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage for the commercial pool area. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Pool - New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new (proposed) square footage for the commercial pool area. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial - Porch (Existing/New) | ||
| Commercial Porch (Existing) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage of the commercial porch. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Porch (New) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new or proposed square footage of the commercial porch. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial - Signs (Existing/New) | ||
| Commercial Signs - Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage for commercial signs. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Signs - New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new square footage to be added for commercial signs. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - 1st Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 1st Floor Commercial Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing commercial square footage for the 1st floor. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| 1st Floor Commercial Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new commercial square footage for the 1st floor after the proposed work is completed. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - 2nd Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 2nd Floor Commercial Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing commercial square footage for the 2nd floor. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| 2nd Floor Commercial Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new commercial square footage for the 2nd floor. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - 3rd Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 3rd Floor Commercial Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing commercial square footage for the 3rd floor. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| 3rd Floor Commercial Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new commercial square footage for the 3rd floor after the proposed work is completed. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - 4th Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 4th Floor Existing Commercial Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing commercial square footage for the 4th floor. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| 4th Floor New Commercial Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new commercial square footage for the 4th floor. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - Other (Existing/New) (Row 1) | ||
| Row 1 Commercial Other Square Footage (Existing/New) | Text |
Enter the square footage for the commercial area classified as "Other" for this row (existing and/or new construction). Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - Other (Existing/New) (Row 2) | ||
| Row 2 Commercial Other Square Footage (Existing/New) | Text |
Enter the existing and new square footage amounts for the commercial area categorized as "Other" on row 2. Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| Commercial Square Footage - Total | ||
| Commercial Square Footage - Total | Text |
Enter the total commercial square footage for the project (sum of all commercial areas listed in the commercial square footage section). Fill only if 'Commercial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Commercial
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| First Contractor Contact and Licensing | ||
| First Contractor Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first contractor.
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| First Contractor Mailing Address | Text |
Enter the mailing address for the first contractor.
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| First Contractor Phone Number | Text |
Enter the phone number for the first contractor.
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| First Contractor Email Address | Text |
Enter the email address for the first contractor.
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| First Contractor State License Number | Text |
Enter the state contractor’s license number for the first contractor.
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| First Contractor License Class C | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor holds a Class C state contractor’s license.
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| First Contractor License Class A | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor holds a Class A state contractor’s license.
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| First Contractor License Class B | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor holds a Class B state contractor’s license.
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| First Contractor Specialties | Text |
Enter the specialties or trade classifications for the first contractor.
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| First Contractor License Expiration Date | Text |
Enter the expiration date of the first contractor’s license.
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| First Contractor Fauquier County Business License Number | Text |
Enter the Fauquier County business license number for the first contractor.
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| First Contractor Type(s) | ||
| First Contractor Type - Building | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is a building contractor for the project.This is not general contractor type
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| First Contractor Type - Electrical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is performing electrical work.
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| First Contractor Type - Plumbing | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is performing plumbing work.
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| First Contractor Type - Mechanical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is performing mechanical/HVAC work.
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| First Contractor Type - Gas Fitting | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is performing gas fitting work.
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| First Contractor Type - Gas Fitting (Outside Line) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is installing or working on an outside gas line.
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| First Contractor Type - Gas Fitting (Inside Line) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is installing or working on an inside gas line.
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| First Contractor Type - Tank Installation | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is installing a fuel/gas tank.
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| First Contractor Work Details (Description/Value) | ||
| First Contractor Description of Work | Text |
Enter a detailed description of the work to be performed by the first contractor.
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| First Contractor Value of Work | Text |
Enter the total dollar value of the work to be performed by the first contractor.
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| Owner/Property Contact Information | ||
| Owner’s Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the property owner.
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| Owner Phone (Day) | Text |
Enter the property owner’s daytime phone number.
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| Parcel Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address of the parcel/property.
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| Property Identification Number | Text |
Enter the property identification number assigned to the parcel.
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| Owner Email Address | Text |
Enter the email address for the property owner.
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| Permit Number | ||
| Permit Number | Text |
Enter the permit number associated with this building trades permit or amendment.
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| Permit Type (Residential/Commercial) | ||
| Residential | Checkbox |
Check this box if the permit is for a residential property or residential work.
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| Commercial | Checkbox |
Check this box if the permit is for a commercial property or commercial work.
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| Property in PDR/Open Space Easement (Yes/No) | ||
| Property in PDR/Open Space Easement - Yes | Radio |
Check this box if the property is in a PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) or Open Space easement.
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| Property in PDR/Open Space Easement - No | Radio |
Check this box if the property is not in a PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) or Open Space easement.
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| Property in PDR/Open Space Easement - No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the property is not in a PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) or Open Space easement.
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| Property in PDR/Open Space Easement - Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the property is in a PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) or Open Space easement.
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| Proposed Work Description | ||
| Proposed Work Description 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of the detailed description of the proposed construction work to be performed.
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| Proposed Work Description 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of the detailed description of the proposed construction work to be performed.
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| Proposed Work Description 3 | Text |
Enter the third line of the detailed description of the proposed construction work to be performed.
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| Residential - #LPG Fireplaces (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential LPG Fireplaces - Existing | Text |
Enter the number of existing LPG fireplaces for the residential project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential LPG Fireplaces - New | Text |
Enter the number of new LPG fireplaces to be installed for the residential project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - #Oil Tank (Existing/New) | ||
| Oil Tank (Existing) | Text |
Enter the number of existing oil tanks associated with the residential project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Oil Tank (New) | Text |
Enter the number of new oil tanks proposed to be installed for the residential project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - #Wood Fireplaces (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Wood Fireplaces (Existing) | Text |
Enter the number of existing wood fireplaces for the residential project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Wood Fireplaces (New) | Text |
Enter the number of new wood fireplaces to be added for the residential project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Carport (Existing/New) | ||
| Carport (Existing) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage of the residential carport. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Carport (New) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new square footage of the residential carport to be added or constructed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Deck (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Deck Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the existing residential deck. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Deck New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the new residential deck to be constructed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Garage Attached (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Garage Attached - Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage for the attached garage in the residential square footage section. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Garage Attached - New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new (to be added/constructed) square footage for the attached garage in the residential square footage section. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Garage Detached (Existing/New) | ||
| Garage Detached - Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage for the detached garage. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Garage Detached - New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new (added or proposed) square footage for the detached garage. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - LPG Tank (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential LPG Tank Type (UST/AST) | Text |
Enter whether the residential LPG tank is underground (UST) or aboveground (AST). Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential LPG Tank Capacity (Gallons) | Text |
Enter the capacity of the residential LPG tank in gallons. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Other (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Other Square Footage (Existing/New) | Text |
Enter the square footage for the residential area classified as “Other,” indicating whether it is existing or new construction. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Pool (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Pool (Existing) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage for the residential pool. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Pool (New) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new (proposed) square footage for the residential pool. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Porch (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Porch Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the existing residential porch. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Porch New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the new residential porch to be constructed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Shed (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Shed Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage of the residential shed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Shed New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new (added) square footage of the residential shed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Stoop (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Stoop (Existing) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the existing residential stoop. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Stoop (New) Square Footage | Text |
Enter the square footage of the new residential stoop to be constructed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential - Walk-Up (Existing/New) | ||
| Residential Walk-Up Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing square footage for the walk-up area of the residential structure. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Walk-Up New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new (proposed) square footage for the walk-up area to be added or created. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Project Details (Bedrooms/Height/Square Footage) | ||
| Total Bedrooms After Completion | Text |
Enter the total number of bedrooms that will exist in the residence after the proposed construction is completed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Proposed Structure Height (ft) | Text |
Enter the height of the proposed structure measured from the average finished grade.
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| Square Footage | Text |
Enter the total square footage for the proposed residential construction.
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| Residential Square Footage - 1st Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 1st Floor Residential Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing residential square footage for the 1st floor. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| 1st Floor Residential Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new residential square footage for the 1st floor after the proposed work is complete. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Square Footage - 2nd Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 2nd Floor Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing residential square footage for the 2nd floor. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| 2nd Floor Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new residential square footage to be added or created on the 2nd floor. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Square Footage - 3rd Floor (Existing/New) | ||
| 3rd Floor Existing Square Footage | Text |
Enter the existing residential square footage for the 3rd floor. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| 3rd Floor New Square Footage | Text |
Enter the new residential square footage for the 3rd floor after the proposed work is completed. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Square Footage - Basement Finished (Existing/New) | ||
| Basement Finished Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing finished basement area in square feet. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Basement Finished Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new finished basement area in square feet to be added or created by the project. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Square Footage - Basement Unfinished (Existing/New) | ||
| Basement Unfinished Square Footage (Existing) | Text |
Enter the existing unfinished basement area in square feet. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Basement Unfinished Square Footage (New) | Text |
Enter the new unfinished basement area to be added in square feet. Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Residential Square Footage - Total | ||
| Residential Total Square Footage | Text |
Enter the total square footage for the residential portion of the project (total of all residential areas listed above). Fill only if 'Residential' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Residential
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| Scope of Work (Checkboxes) | ||
| Scope of Work - Addition | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes an addition to the existing structure.
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| Scope of Work - Electrical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes electrical installation, modification, or repair.
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| Scope of Work - Mechanical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes mechanical system work (e.g., HVAC equipment or ductwork).
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| Scope of Work - Plumbing | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes plumbing installation, modification, or repair.
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| Scope of Work - Gas | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes gas piping, gas appliance work, or other gas-related installation or changes.
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| Scope of Work - LPG Storage Tank | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes installing, replacing, or modifying an LPG (propane) storage tank.
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| Scope of Work - Oil Storage Tank | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes installing, replacing, or modifying an oil storage tank.
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| Scope of Work - Alteration | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work involves altering or modifying an existing structure (not a new addition).
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| Second Contractor Contact and Licensing | ||
| Second Contractor Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the second contractor.
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| Second Contractor Mailing Address | Text |
Enter the mailing address for the second contractor.
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| Second Contractor Phone Number | Text |
Enter the phone number for the second contractor.
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| Second Contractor Email | Text |
Enter the email address for the second contractor.
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| Second Contractor State License Number | Text |
Enter the second contractor’s state contractor license number.
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| Second Contractor License Class A | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor’s state contractor license classification is Class A.
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| Second Contractor License Class B | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor’s state contractor license classification is Class B.
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| Second Contractor License Class C | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor’s state contractor license classification is Class C.
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| Second Contractor Fauquier County Business License Number | Text |
Enter the Fauquier County business license number for the second contractor.
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| Second Contractor Specialties | Text |
Enter the second contractor’s specialties or trade qualifications.
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| Second Contractor License Expiration Date | Text |
Enter the expiration date of the second contractor’s license.
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| Second Contractor Type(s) | ||
| Second contractor type - Building | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor is a building contractor for this permit.
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| Second contractor type - Electrical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor is performing electrical work for this permit.
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| Second contractor type - Plumbing | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor is performing plumbing work for this permit.
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| Second contractor type - Mechanical | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor is performing mechanical/HVAC work for this permit.
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| Second contractor type - Gas Fitting | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor is performing gas fitting work for this permit.
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| Second contractor gas fitting - Outside Line | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor’s gas fitting work includes installing or working on the outside gas line.
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| Second contractor gas fitting - Inside Line | Checkbox |
Check this box if the second contractor’s gas fitting work includes installing or working on the inside gas line.
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| Second Contractor Type - Tank Installation | Checkbox |
Check this box if the first contractor listed is installing a fuel/gas tank.
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| Second Contractor Work Details (Description/Value) | ||
| Second Contractor Description of Work | Text |
Enter a detailed description of the work to be performed by the second contractor.
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| Second Contractor Value of Work | Text |
Enter the total dollar value of the work to be performed by the second contractor.
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| Work Valuation and Electrical Service Details | ||
| Valuation of Work | Text |
Enter the total valuation of the proposed work (contract amount or real estate value after completion).
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| Power Company | Text |
Enter the name of the electric power company serving the property.
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| Electrical Service Amps | Text |
Enter the amperage rating of the electrical service for the project.
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| New Service | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work includes installing a new electrical service.
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| Existing Service | Checkbox |
Check this box if the proposed work will use an existing electrical service rather than installing a new one.
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