Frequently Asked Questions: Latest Additions - Fairfax County, VirginiaCommonly asked questions (with links to their answers) that were added most recently to Fairfax County's FAQs listing.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/en-usCopyright Fairfax County, VirginiaWebAdmin@FairfaxCounty.govFri, 05 Dec 2008 15:49:20 GMT20Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfax County, VirginiaFrequently Asked Questions: Latest Additions - Fairfax County, Virginiahttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/14440http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eservices/images/RSSHeader.gifWhen do I need a business and/or contractor's license?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10276<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#whendoineed'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#whendoineed">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#whendoineed</A></P>Fri, 25 May 2007 10:55:00 GMTWhat are the requirements for wind bracing if I construct an enclosed room atop my deck?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10275<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#deck); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#deck">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#deck</A></P>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:25:00 GMTCan Thermoply/Energy Brace be used as a braced wall panel?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10274<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#5'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#5">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#5</A></P>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:21:00 GMTAre Simpson Strong-Tie, Weyerhaeuser and Hardy Frame products available on the east coast?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10273<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#4); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#4">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#4</A></P>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:27:00 GMTIf my design does not meet the prescriptive requirements of the International Residential Code, what are my options?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10272<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#3'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#3">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#3</A></P>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:27:00 GMTWhy is the basic wind speed for Fairfax County so high?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10271<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#0a'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#0a">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#0a</A></P>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:28:00 GMTThere have been no major catastrophic events in Fairfax County due to wind. What has prompted the wind bracing requirements?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10270<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#0'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#0">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/wind_faqs.htm#0</A></P>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:28:00 GMTWhere do I take the contractor's license test?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10269<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#wheredoitake'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#wheredoitake">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#wheredoitake</A></P>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:24:00 GMTWhat is the difference between a contractor's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Fairfax County?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10268<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#statevscounty'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#statevscounty">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#statevscounty</A></P>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:22:00 GMTHow do I get a business and/or contractor's license?http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/faqs/article.aspx?id=10267<B>Abstract:</B> <P>Information about this topic is available at:</P><P><A onclick="OpenWindow('http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#whendoineed'); return false;" href="http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#whendoineed">http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/faqs/contractorlic.htm#whendoineed</A></P>Fri, 25 May 2007 10:56:00 GMT