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Notice
One person at a time will be allowed in our lobby until further notice. please patiently wait outside until the lobby is empty before you enter. You may also call 540-375-3036 to let us know you are waiting.
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect the life, safety, and welfare of our citizens, visitors, and businesses by contributing to the preservation of our historic resources and the present and future economic viability of the City of Salem.
To do this, we work to fairly and efficiently enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code by regulating the safety, design, use, or occupancy of all buildings and structures within the City of Salem.
The City of Salem enforces the 2018 building and related codes after July 1, 2022.
2018 Commonwealth of Virginia codes
These codes may be viewed and purchased at the International Code Council website.
Note: contractors must have a valid business license in order to obtain a permit. Please visit the City of Salem Commissioner of the Revenue for business license requirements or call 540-375-3019.
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Building Inspections
Physical Address
21 South Bruffey Street
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-375-3036Fax: 540-375-4042
Inspection Requests
Phone: 540-375-3037
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pmHours for Inspectors
Monday through Friday
7 am to 4 pm
- I am remodeling my home. Which jobs require a permit?
- I am adding gas logs to a fireplace, do I need a permit?
- We are installing new kitchen cabinets do we need a permit?
- What is the correct way to display a building permit and how long does it have to be kept up?
- Is there any thing I can do if my neighbor has abandoned cars or trash on his property? What about an overgrown lawn?
- Do the inspections have to be done in a specific order?
- I am adding an additional outlet to my home, do I need a building permit?
- Who can obtain a permit?
- Do I have to be present during the inspection?
- What should I know before I hire a contractor?