Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections
Virginia Beach, VA
Avg Review
22d
Rejection Rate
38%
Skill Files
8
Status
Medium
Ventilation — Virginia Beach Type I Hood
VUSBC (2018 IMC w/ VA amendments) / NFPA 96Type I hoods per VUSBC mechanical provisions. Exhaust 400 CFM/LF. Makeup air required. Coastal humidity — dehumidification for makeup air. VA energy code applies.
Examiner Note: VB follows VUSBC. Coastal climate — address dehumidification of makeup air. Show on M-sheets.
Common rejection: Makeup air dehumidification not addressed; VA energy code not documented
Correction: Show dehumidified makeup air on M-1. Include VA energy code compliance documentation.
Fire Suppression — Virginia Beach NFPA 96
NFPA 96 / UL 300 / VA Statewide Fire CodeUL 300 suppression. VB Fire Marshal reviews fire plans. Automatic gas shutoff. Manual pull station. VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code applies.
Examiner Note: VB Fire Marshal reviews as part of permit. Include fire details with building permit submittal.
Common rejection: UL 300 documents missing; fire suppression details incomplete
Correction: Include UL 300 documents. Show suppression system, gas shutoff, and pull station on FP-1.
Plumbing — Virginia Beach Grease Interceptor
VUSBC (2018 IPC w/ VA amendments) / VB Public UtilitiesGrease interceptor per VUSBC plumbing. VB Public Utilities may review FOG. 3-comp sink. Handwash within 25 feet.
Examiner Note: VB Public Utilities reviews interceptor as part of utility connection.
Common rejection: Interceptor sizing missing; VB Public Utilities review not initiated
Correction: Show interceptor sizing per VUSBC plumbing on P-1. Submit to VB Public Utilities.
Electrical — Virginia Beach Kitchen Circuits
2017 NEC w/ VA amendments / VUSBCNEC with VA amendments per VUSBC. GFCI within 6 feet of water. Emergency disconnect per NEC 422.33. VA master electrician license.
Examiner Note: VB follows VUSBC electrical. VA electrical license required.
Common rejection: GFCI not shown; VA electrical license not on application
Correction: Add GFCI on E-1. Include VA electrical license on application. Show emergency disconnect.
Health — Virginia Beach Food Facility
12 VAC 5-421 / VDHVirginia Department of Health (VDH) reviews food facility plans per 12 VAC 5-421. Handwash, 3-comp sink, FRP, sealed floors. VDH food establishment permit required.
Examiner Note: VDH requires plan review before food establishment permit. 3-4 week turnaround.
Common rejection: VDH plan review not submitted; food facility layout incomplete
Correction: Submit food facility plan to VDH per 12 VAC 5-421. Show all fixtures and finishes.
Structural — Virginia Beach Wind & Flood
VUSBC §1609 / ASCE 7-16Seismic Design Category B. Wind speed 140-150 mph (coastal). Flood zone requirements — many areas in SFHA. Equipment anchorage for wind. VA PE required.
Examiner Note: VB enforces wind design strictly due to coastal location. Verify FEMA flood zone and BFE (base flood elevation).
Common rejection: Wind load calculations incomplete for coastal zone; flood zone/BFE not addressed
Correction: Provide VA PE-stamped calculations with coastal wind loads per ASCE 7. Address FEMA flood zone requirements. Show BFE compliance.
ADA — Virginia Beach Accessible Design
VUSBC Ch. 11 / ADA 2010VUSBC accessibility per IBC Chapter 11 with VA amendments. Accessible route, restroom. VA follows federal ADA closely.
Examiner Note: VB follows VUSBC accessibility. Standard ADA compliance.
Common rejection: Accessible route not dimensioned; restroom details incomplete
Correction: Show accessible route on A-1 per VUSBC. Detail restroom with 60-inch turning circle.
Egress — Virginia Beach Exit Requirements
VUSBC §1006 / §1017VUSBC egress. Two exits for 50+ occupants. Travel distance 250/300 feet. Exit signs on emergency power.
Examiner Note: VB follows VUSBC egress. Standard review.
Common rejection: Occupant load not on plans; exit signs not on emergency power
Correction: Add occupant load per VUSBC on A-1. Show exit signs on emergency power.