Forms

• Electrical Plan Review Requirements 
  Electrical Requirements Revised for 01/18/2025. Older versions should not be used.
• Electrical Handout Checklist - This is required for all new electrical commercial permit applications.
• Electrical Handout-Emergency Light Compliance Form - This is required for all projects requiring emergency lighting.  This document is not required to be reviewed by a City plan reviewer.  This document must be uploaded to the permit number through the City's Online Portal.
• Electrical Handout-Coordination Study Checklist - This is required for all projects requiring coordination based on the National Electrical Code.
• Electrical Permit Application - Issued for new electrical work performed on private property either inside or outside of a building.
• Fire Alarm Plan Review Requirements 
  Fire Alarm Requirements Revised for 01/18/2025. Older versions should not be used.
• Fire Alarm Handout-Checklist - This is required for all new fire alarm permit applications.
• Fire Alarm Permit Application - Issued for new installations and upgrading of existing systems.
• Gas Piping Permit Application - Issued for gas piping and gas appliance installation.
• Mechanical Plan Review Requirements – Issued for HVAC, ventilation, penetrations of fire or smoke resistance rated assemblies, kitchen hoods, storage tanks installation. 
• Mechanical Permit Application - Issued for installation of heating, cooling, refrigeration and ventilation.
• Plumbing and Gas Plan Review Requirements
• Plumbing Permit Application - Issued for new installations and remodeling of building plumbing systems.
• Public Utilities - Also issues a gas permit to cover the installation of a new service or upgrade of existing service.
  Security Projects do not require plans, only a permit.
• Security System Permit Application - Issued for new installations and upgrading of existing systems.

• Building Permit Application
• Asbestos Certification
• Building Permit - Owner Statement (Affidavit)
• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Certificate of Occupancy - Owner/Temporary/Partial
• Request a Final Building Certificate of Occupancy
• Code Modification Form
• Demolition Permit Application
• Elevator Permit Application - Required to construct, install, repair, alter, remove, reconstruct, relocate any elevator, lift, dumbwaiter, escalator or any elevator-related equipment and devices
• Footing Inspection Report
• Foundation Inspection Report
• State Regulated Care Facility Questionnaire
• Hood Suppression Permit Application - Issued for commercial kitchen hoods and suppression systems including paint booths and computer rooms
• Sign Permit Application
• Sprinkler Plan Review Checklist
• Sprinkler Permit Application - Issued for wet and dry sprinkler systems
• Tank Permit Application - Issued for the installation of above-ground tanks only
• Tent Permit Application - Issued for tents or air-supported structures that cover an area of 900 square feet or more, provided such tents or structures have an occupant load of more than 50 persons.
• Dance Hall Permit Application
• Dance Hall Renewal Application
• Vacant Registry Form To Register a Vacant Building as required by ordinance
• Designation of Responsible Land Disturber - See Chapter 50 of the City Code
• Richmond Erosion and Stormwater Management Permit

• Commission of Architectural Review Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
• Submittal Checklist and Instructions for Building Alterations and Additions
• Submittal Checklist and Instructions for New Construction
• Submittal Checklist and Instructions for Demolitions

• Certificate of Zoning Compliance
• Owner Zoning Affidavit (OPP applicants only)
• Home Occupation Rules
• Home Occupation Rules (Spanish)
• Community Unit Plan Application
• Conditional Rezonings
• Conditional Use Permit
• Plan of Development for Wireless Communication Facilities
• Request a Certificate of Occupancy
• Restaurant/Nightclub Use Questionnaire & Requirements
• Rezoning Application
• Site Plan
• Special Use Permit
• Zoning Confirmation Request Form

• Subdivisions -- Preliminary Plat Application
• Subdivisions -- Final Plat Application

• Urban Design Committee Application

Application for Installing Temporary Public Art On City-Owned Property

• Accessibility Requirements for Existing Buildings and Structures
• Audit / Completion Report
• Authorization to Kill a Permit
• Application to Amend a permit without plans
• Permits Fee Schedule
• Freedom of Information Request Form
• Permit Extension Application
• Revision - Resubmittal Plan Intake Sheet
• Shower Liner Test Certification - All Systems
• 2018 Special Inspections Manual
• 2021 Special Inspections Manual
• Sidewalk Café Permit Application
• Sidewalk Café Renewal Form
• Façade Improvement Application Form