A truss submission is required when the approved architectural plans for a residential structure identify pre-manufactured trusses for the floor framing or the roof of the structure.
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This information is the most common for how to obtain the necessary approval for your project and is not representative of all the conditions you may encounter.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Contacts listed on the original permit record in PLUS may submit a truss record in PLUS.
PLAN AHEAD
During the building review of the submitted architectural plans for your residential project, staff will determine whether a truss submission is required. When required, an applicant will be notified of the truss submission requirement via email, once the associated building permit is issued. Truss submission is required prior to scheduling the framing inspection.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RECORD?
PLUS Application
Apply for your truss submission by first locating the appropriate permit record and selecting the Make Changes (Figure 1) action.
Select Truss Submission (Figure 2) as the appropriate amendment type. Then click Continue Application.
In the Project Description field, type “Truss Submission” then click Continue Application (Figure 3).
If you receive the below error message while attempting to submit (Figure 4), please contact the Residential Fast Track building review team by emailing LDSResTruss@fairfaxcounty.gov or by calling 703 631-5101, TTY 711.
Under Step 3: Receipt/Record Submittal, in the digital plan room, you will receive confirmation of your submission with a unique record number for the truss record. Select Upload Plans and Documents (Figure 5) to submit the truss review package.
In the plan room (Figure 6), upload the following required documents:
- Truss Coversheet
- Truss Layout plan - PDF
- Truss Package – profile sheets for all truss types, submitted via a single PDF with a valid digital signature for the Virginia-licensed designer.
Instructional Video for Submitting
What's Next?
Review Process
Staff will review the submission for accuracy and compliance with zoning ordinance and approved plans. You will be asked to correct any deficiencies. Standard revision fees apply.
Issuance
Once reviews are approved and fees have been paid, your stamped truss layout and truss coversheet will be available to download from PLUS.
Helpful Video:
Access Approved Plans in PLUS - YouTube Video
Inspections
The county must be notified once stages of construction are reached that require an inspection. Once your truss submission is approved and available for download, you may proceed with scheduling your framing inspection. For more information, see our inspections webpage.
Helpful Video:
Building Inspections (an overview on how to schedule an inspection) - YouTube Video
