Building and trade (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) inspections are required by state law to ensure construction meets current codes, and it is the permit holder’s responsibility to schedule these inspections. To improve efficiency, Fairfax County conducts combination inspections, where all related inspections for a project—such as concealment and final inspections—must be scheduled on the same day. Failing to bundle inspections properly may result in a failed inspection and a reinspection fee. Scheduling inspections at key stages of the project helps ensure safety and compliance.
Remember: To request an inspection for the next business day, you must submit your request in PLUS prior to 11:59 p.m. If the inspection is scheduled without the work being complete, it could result in a reinspection fee. Additionally, to reschedule an inspection, you must first CANCEL the requested inspection and SCHEDULE for a new date/time.
All inspection notifications will be sent to the applicant and the onsite contact(s). An email is sent the morning of a scheduled inspection identifying a two hour window of arrival, the inspector's name and phone number. The results will be sent to the same contact(s) after the inspection has been conducted.
Note: Inspectors cannot take a call while driving or during an inspection, so please leave a message and your inspector will call you back.
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