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The Building Inspector's
Office is responsible for enforcement of the 1997 edition of the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) in New Kent County, Virginia.
Building permits are required for all structures (except non-residential
farm buildings) pursuant to the requirements of the VUSBC. Permit fees
are based on Fair Market Value of the improvement. All inspections must
be requested the day before required. No inspection requests are accepted
for the next day after 4:00 pm. There is a re-inspection fee of $25.00
for inspections not ready or for second occurrences of a failed inspection.
The VUSBC references the following
model codes:
Residential Construction: 1995
edition of the CABO 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code with amendments or the
1996 edition of the BOCA National Building Code.
Commercial Construction: 1996
edition of the Boca National Building Code. Plumbing: 1995 edition of
the International Plumbing Code with the 1996 supplement.
Mechanical: 1996 edition of the International Mechanical Code.
Electrical: 1996 edition of the National Electric Code (NFPA 70).
Basic unadjusted design values are: snow load: 20 psf, Wind speed: 80
mph (towers 100 mph), seismic zone: 1, weathering: severe, frost line:
16 inches, termite damage: heavy, decay: moderate, winter design temperature:
15 degrees F.
The Fire Marshal's Office
is responsible for enforcement of the 1997 edition of the Virginia Statewide
Fire Prevention Code (VSFPC) in New Kent County. Inspections of all nonresidential
uses are made pursuant to the requirements of the VSFPC. All state and
county fire prevention laws are enforced and permits are issued as required.
A fire prevention permit is required for burning brush in reference to
land clearing operations except for burns that are specifically exempt
by state law. Permits are required for sale of fireworks by authorized
dealers. Permits are required for clubs, organizations, groups or businesses
to conduct public displays of fireworks. All fire prevention permits (except
fireworks permits) are $30.00 unless otherwise provided for by county
ordinance.
The Office of Emergency Services
is responsible for all planning and response activities relating to natural
and technological disasters. Plans are maintained that address response
activities to emergencies including storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought,
hazardous materials and incidents involving radiological materials. Weather
systems are monitored continuously via a direct link to current radar
and satellite information. New Kent County serves as a host jurisdiction
for evacuees from the City of Williamsburg and the County of York regarding
emergency events that occur at the Dominion Energy Surry Nuclear Power
Station. All major emergency incidents are coordinated from the Emergency
Operations Center at the New Kent County Administration Building.
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