Forms
Most forms from the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services are available in PDF format. Some forms, as indicated, may be filled-out online prior to printing and/or must be submitted on legal size (8-1/2 inches x 14 inches) paper.
Forms can be accessed under the subject areas listed below or by searching with form name or keyword.
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Building Permits & Inspections
Fire Marshal Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Building Information Form | • | |
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General Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Records (FOIA) | ||
| Building Code Appeals Application | • | |
| Building Code Modification Request Form | • | |
| Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Application | • |
Inspection Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Backflow Notice of Inspection | Device Testers | • | |
| Ejector/Grinder Pump Request Form | • | |
| Electrical Inspection Report and Certification Form | • | |
| Elevator/Escalator Certificate of Compliance | ||
| Project Completion Checklist for Developer | ||
| Sewer and/or Water Service Connection Agreement | ||
| Statement of Special Inspection: PDF | DOC | • | |
| Swimming Pool Electrical Inspection Report and Certification | • | |
| Vent/Chimney Certification | • |
Permit Forms
Plan Review Forms
Environment
General Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Equipment Tax Exemption: Form | Program Description | • |
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Forms
Stormwater Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Pond Planting Application & Authorization Request Form | • |
Tree Conservation Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrated Trees: Big Tree | Historic Tree | Commemorative Tree | Favorite Tree | • | |
| Tree Preservation Ordinance Request | • | |
| Request for Waiver/Modification of Tree Canopy and Transitional Screening/Barrier Requirements |
Land Use and Development
General Forms
Bonds and Agreements Forms
Public Works and Utilities
Utilities Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Streetlight Cost Estimate Request | • |
Wastewater Forms
Recycling and Trash
See the list of Collection and Disposal Business Categories to determine which forms are relevant to your company.
(NOTE: All disposal forms require a W-9 "REQUEST for TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER and CERTIFICATION" be on file with the Fairfax County Division of Solid Waste Disposal & Resource Recovery. This form can be obtained from the IRS online or from their FAXBACK service at 703-368-9694, TTY 711. The form number is 10231 and the instruction sheet is form 20479.)
Collection & Recycling Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Yard Waste Recycling System | ||
| Waste Stream Calculation for Multifamily Properties | • | |
| Waste Stream Calculation for Nonresidential Uses | • |
Disposal Forms
| Form Name | Fillable |
Legal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate to Operate, Collect, Transport and Dispose of MSW - Solid Waste Collector | • | |
| Application for Disposal Permit - Nonsolid Waste Collector | ||
| Application for Tire Disposal Permit | ||
| Application for Commercial Cash Permit | • | |
| Waste Delivery Disposal Agreement |


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