L A N D D E V E L O P M E N T S E R V I C E S
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
Hours of Operation
Location: Herrity Building
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Telephone: 703-222-0801
TTY: 711
This publication provides guidelines for scheduling and canceling an inspection using the many options available with the Fairfax Inspections Database Online, FIDO.
| in this publication: |
| INSPECTION SCHEDULING OPTIONS |
| AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SYSTEM |
| INSPECTION CODES |
| HELPFUL HINTS |
INSPECTION SCHEDULING OPTIONS
To assist you with inspection scheduling the FIDO system provides you with the following options for scheduling and cancelling inspections.
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The FIDO Website. Available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week*, the FIDO website is the preferred method of
scheduling and cancelling inspections due to its ease of use and added
functionality.
In addition to scheduling and cancelling inspections you can set up user accounts to easily track the status of your inspections.
- The FIDO automated telephone inspection scheduling system at 703-222-2474. Also 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*, the FIDO telephone system will prompt for your permit number, date of inspection and inspection code. To use the system, you will need instructions and inspection codes.
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Inspection scheduling staff at 703-222-0455, TTY 711.
Customer service staff is available Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.
– 4:20 p.m. and Friday, 9:15 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. to assist customers in
scheduling or cancelling inspections by telephone.
Staff members can also assist you in scheduling inspections if the our automated systems are temporarily unavailable.
Staff is equipped to answer most inspection scheduling questions (other than inspection timing questions that should be directed directly to the assigned inspector).
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In person at the Inspection Request Center. You can visit
the Inspection Request Center Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and
Friday, 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to schedule or cancel your inspections
with the center's staff.
The center is located on the third floor of the Herrity Building at 12055 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax.
Staff members can also assist you in scheduling inspections if the our automated systems are temporarily unavailable.
*Inspection requests made prior to 11:59 p.m. on our automated systems will be scheduled for the next business day.
| Please Note: If your permit number has a letter in the sixth character, you have a legacy permit number that has been replaced. You must obtain your new permit number before scheduling or cancelling an inspection. To get your new permit number, please visit our website or contact staff during normal business hours at 703-222-0455, TTY 711. |
AUTOMATED TELEPHONE SYSTEM
The FIDO automated telephone system allows callers to schedule and cancel inspections for building and trade permits. The system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SCHEDULING AN INSPECTION
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Dial 703-222-2474.
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Listen to the introductory message, then press 1 to access the
system.
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When requested, key in your 10 digit telephone number, area code first,
e.g., 7035551234.
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Press 1 to SCHEDULE an inspection within the next 5 business
days.
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When requested, key in the permit number followed by the #
sign.
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Confirm the address as it is spelled out for verification.
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Enter the code for the appropriate inspection type (use the table of
inspection codes listed on this brochure).
- Listen as the request is verified. If there is an error, please follow the instructions and re-enter the request.
CANCELING AN INSPECTION
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Dial 703-222-2474.
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Listen to the introductory message, then press 1 to access the
system.
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When requested, key in your 10 digit telephone number, area code first,
e.g., 7035551234.
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Press 2 to CANCEL an inspection.
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When requested, key in the permit number followed by the #
sign.
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Enter the code for the inspection type to be canceled.
- Listen as your request is verified. If there is an error, please follow the instructions and re-enter the request.
INSPECTION CODES
|
CODE |
INSPECTION DESCRIPTION |
|
01 |
Backfill |
|
02 |
Ceiling Concealment |
|
03 |
Cross Connection |
|
04 |
Ductwork |
|
05 |
Electrical Concealment |
|
06 |
Electrical Service |
|
07 |
Electrical Service Temp To Perm |
|
08 |
Final |
|
09 |
Fireplace Hearth |
|
10 |
Fireplace Throat |
|
11 |
Fireproofing |
|
12 |
First Gas |
|
13 |
Footing |
|
14 |
Framing |
|
15 |
Groundwork Storm |
|
16 |
Groundwork Sanitary |
|
17 |
Insulation |
|
18 |
Lateral |
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19 |
Manhole Tap |
|
20 |
Masonry |
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21 |
Mechanical Concealment |
|
23 |
Plumbing Concealment |
|
25 |
Reinforced Concrete Pour |
|
26 |
Retaining Wall |
|
27 |
Routine Beam Pocket |
|
28 |
Routine |
|
30 |
Sanitary Sewer |
|
31 |
Sewer Tap |
|
32 |
Slab |
|
33 |
Storm Sewer |
|
34 |
Structural Steel |
|
37 |
Temporary Service On Pole |
|
38 |
Wall Concealment |
|
39 |
Water Service |
|
40 |
Waterproofing |
HELPFUL HINTS
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Once familiar with the system, you may press the appropriate number at
each prompt without listening to the entire message.
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Information may be entered as soon as FIDO requests it; you do not need
to listen to the entire message.
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Inspections can only be scheduled for the next 5 business days.
Inspections cannot be scheduled for Weekends and Holidays using the
automated FIDO systems.
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You cannot cancel current day inspections using the FIDO automated
systems. To cancel inspections on the day scheduled, please call the
appropriate number below:
- Residential Inspections: 703-631-5101, option # 4, TTY 711
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Commercial Inspections: 703-324-1910, TTY 711
- Occasionally, one or more of the automated FIDO systems may not be accessible due to maintenance or technical difficulties; in such an instance, customers may try another scheduling method outlined in this brochure or try the request at a later time. Staff can assist with any inspection scheduling difficulties you may have. For further assistance contact staff during normal business hours at 703-222-0455, TTY 711.