Building and Trade Inspections

Residential and Commercial building and trade (mechanical, electrical, gas, plumbing, etc.) inspections are required by state law to ensure new construction complies with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

It is the permit holders' responsibility to schedule inspections. Having inspections at various stages throughout construction allows you to feel secure knowing your project is safe and done to code.

All transactions related to inspections are now completed in the City of Fairfax Online Permit Portal https://aca-prod.accela.com/FAIRFAX.  

Individuals other than permit holder may delegate access to their online portal account to request any inspection(s).

How to Delegate Access

Under “Account Management”, scroll down to “Delegates” and click “Add Delegate”.  Type in their Name and Email Address and select the “Permissions” you wish them to have access to Click “Invite a Delegate".

For a next day inspection, you must submit your inspections request by 3:00PM day prior. Please note that the City of Fairfax is closed on weekends and most federal holidays.

Inspection Time Frame Inspection time is subject to change.

Morning (AM) time frame is from 7:00AM to 11:30AM
Afternoon (PM) time frame is from 12:00PM to 2:30PM

If the inspection is scheduled without the work being complete, it could result in a reinspection fee.

To Cancel
Please call the Office of Code Administration at 703-385-7830.
We highly recommend calling at least 24 hours before the inspection to avoid re-inspection fees.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Office of Code Administration at 703-385-7830 or codeadministration@fairfaxva.gov