Building Department
Like jurisdictions across the Commonwealth, the Amelia County Building Inspector's Office is responsible for enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Currently, the VUSBC references the following model building codes:
- Commercial Construction: 2018 edition of the Virginia Construction Code
- Electrical: 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- Energy Conservation 2018 edition of the Virginia Energy Conservation Code
- Gas: 2018 edition of the Virginia Fuel Gas Code
- Mechanical: 2018 edition of the Virginia Mechanical Code
- Plumbing: 2018 edition of the Virginia Plumbing Code
- Residential Construction: 2018 edition of the Virginia Residential Code
- Solar: 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- Swimming Pools: 2018 edition of the Virginia Residential Code
*PERMIT FEES HAVE BEEN UPDATED. CALL 804-561-3039 FOR FEE PRICING*
Payments may be made online through the "Pay Online" link on our home page or though the Quick Link below.
Please include the Confirmation of Payment along with application submittal materials.
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Jerry Wayne Williams
Building Official
Email Jerry Wayne Williams

Debbie Ricchezza
Permit Technician
Phone: : 804-561-3039
Fax: : 804-561-6039
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm
Building Dept Email Address
permit.tech@ameliacova.com
Physical Address
16360 Dunn Street
Suite 101
Amelia, VA 23002
Directions
Mailing Address
P.O. Box A
Amelia, VA 23002
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