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Virginia, Greene County HVAC Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas

Greene County, Virginia HVAC Permit Requirements

In Greene County, Virginia, a building permit is required for the installation or alteration of any equipment regulated by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). This includes HVAC systems. Permits are generally required for new gas installations and appliances, as well as for generators and gas logs or stoves.

The Greene County Building Inspections Department is responsible for issuing building permits for all county territory, including unincorporated areas.

Properties in Unincorporated Areas

The rules for properties in unincorporated areas of Greene County are the same as for the rest of the county. The Greene County Resource Management Department, through its Building Regulations office, has jurisdiction for permits in all unincorporated areas.

A building permit is required before the construction or demolition of a building or structure, which includes the installation or alteration of equipment regulated by the USBC.

Specific items that generally require a building permit include:

Residential accessory storage structures 256 square feet or less are typically exempt from building and zoning permits. However, it is advisable to confirm with the Greene County Building Inspections Department before proceeding, as exemptions do not necessarily waive land-disturbance or environmental requirements.

To apply for a building permit, you will need to download the appropriate application packet from the Building Inspections page, complete the application and checklist, and submit all required attachments via email, mail, or in person.

Contractors performing work in Greene County must hold a valid Virginia state license and a Greene County business license. Copies of these licenses must be submitted with the building permit application.

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Note: The following state-wide building codes and regulations apply universally to all jurisdictions within Virginia, including Greene County.

Virginia Hvac Legislation, Codes, and Guidelines

State Statutes and Adopted Codes

Building regulations in Virginia are governed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). The USBC establishes the minimum requirements for the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. As of January 18, 2024, Virginia has adopted the 2021 editions of the International Codes (I-Codes) as the basis for the USBC. These include the Virginia Construction Code (based on the International Building Code), the Virginia Residential Code (based on the International Residential Code), the Virginia Mechanical Code (based on the International Mechanical Code), and the Virginia Energy Conservation Code (based on the International Energy Conservation Code).

Primary State Board and Agencies

The Board of Housing and Community Development (BHCD) is the primary body responsible for adopting and amending the USBC. The board updates these codes every three years through a formal code development process that incorporates stakeholder input. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) administers these regulations and provides oversight for the code development process. Enforcement of the USBC is carried out at the local level by municipal building inspections departments.

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If your project is located within incorporated city limits, you will likely need to follow municipal ordinances rather than county rules. Select your city below to view local regulations.

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