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VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION CODE (PART 1 OF THE USBC – 2003 EDITION)

Section 108

Application For Permit

108.1  When applications are required.  Applications for a permit shall be made to the building official and a permit shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any of the following activities, except that applications for emergency construction, alterations or equipment replacement shall be submitted by the end of the first working day that follows the day such work commences.  In addition, the building official may authorize work to commence pending the receipt of an application or the issuance of a permit.

1. Construction or demolition of a building or structure, including the installation or altering of any equipment regulated by the USBC.  For change of occupancy, application for a permit shall be made when a new certificate of occupancy is required under Section 103.3.
    

2. Movement of a lot line that increases the hazard to or decreases the level of safety of an existing building or structure in comparison to the building code under which such building or structure was constructed.
    

3. Removal or disturbing of any asbestos containing materials during the construction or demolition of a building or structure, including additions.

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