Building & Development Services The Department of Building and Development Services is responsible for the success of various construction projects within Washington County, including the towns of Damascus, Glade Spring, and Saltville. Primary duties include plan reviews, issuing of permits, conducting inspections throughout the construction process, and ultimately finalizing the project. The department adheres to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and strives to keep staff up-to-date with the latest code changes and additions. Virginia’s Erosion and Sediment Control Clean Energy R & D Center - Exit 7 Laws and Regulations are enforced by this department in conjunction with A. Morton Thomas (AMT). Highlights: Staff reviews plans and inspects all residential projects • Filled Permit Technician and Department that disturb greater than 10,000 square feet of soil, while Director positions. all commercial plans are reviewed and inspected by AMT. • Implemented an Electronic Filing System Ultimately these duties will be performed by the Building of all current permits and improved filing and Development Services Department along with the duties of all past permits. required in implementing Virginia’s Stormwater Management • Provided plan review, permitting, and Program. inspection services for over 570 projects including: This department aspires to protect all residents and maintain − Northgate Pharmacy Center safety during construction projects. This is achieved by enforcing − Blue Ridge Beverage in Oak Park minimum code requirements to safeguard the public health and − Roger’s Trucking in Oak Park welfare through such measures as: structural integrity, adequate − Southwest Virginia Higher egress, sanitation, lighting, ventilation, and property protection. Education Clean Energy Research and Development Building Mick Caudill Building & Development Services County Government Center 1 Government Center Place Suite A Abingdon, VA 24210 (276)-525-1325 mcaudill@washcova.com washcova.com
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