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The building official is responsible for enforcing the International Building Code, as well as the specific electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes contained in the Town of Farmville Code.

To ensure that building codes are met the building official must make inspections on a project throughout its duration. The building officials office handles all applications for and the issuance of building permits for the alteration or erection of buildings or structures.

The building official is also responsible for issuing notices of unsafe conditions found in a building or structure. Written notices will be served to the owner, agent or person in control of the building or structure, describing why the structure was deemed unsafe and specifying the required repairs or improvements that are needed to bring it into compliance.

Demolition permits may also be obtained through the building officials office. It is the responsibility of the owner or agent to notify all utilities for disconnection. A permit to demolish will not be issued until a release from each utility service is obtained.

Building Permit Form. You may fill out the building permit form and bring it into the Building Officials office for faster service. No permits will be issued until the fees are paid.

Larry Philbeck - Building Official

Megan Douglas - Secretary

Town of Farmville Municipal Building

116 North Main Street, Farmville

Phone: 434-392-8465

Building Permit Fees

Total cost of improvement Cost of Permit
less than $1,000.00 $25.00
more than $1,000.00 $25.00 + (.005) X amount over $1,000.00

example:

Total cost = $25,000

$25.00 + (.005)(24,000) = $145.00

Other Building Official Fees

Plan Review

Computed at one-twentieth of one (1) percent of total cost of improvement. Minimum cost is $100.00.

Demolition

Private garage or small accessory building = $25.00

Residences of all types = $50.00

Commercial or industrial building = $100.00

 

Town of Farmville, 116 North Main Street, Farmville, VA  23901

Telephone: 434.392.5686

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