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How to Get a Permit

Electrical Permit Processes:   OWNER   CONTRACTOR

 OWNER
  1. Sign Owner's Affidavit
  2. If plans are required, they must be approved. Check for asbestos. Certification may be required.
  3. Verify Building Permit Issuance if required
  4. Scope of Work
    • Site Lighting
      • Write Building Permit for poles and Electrical Permit for conduit.
      • Engineered footing details and wind load calculations required for poles 14 feet or higher.
    • Temporary Pole
    • New Service or Increase of Service (fee includes all other electrical work to be done)
    • All Other: Outlets, Fixed Appliances, Pools, Pumps, Add-ons to existing service.
  5. Write Electrical Permit.
  6. Calculate Fee.
  7. Sign Redlines.
  8. Deliver Plans
  9. ISSUE PERMIT
 CONTRACTOR
  1. Check for current Master Card.
    1. Under $1,000 value - Local Business License Requirement.
    2. Between $1,001 and $7,500 value - Local Business License and Class "C" registered.
    3. Between $7,501 and $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "B" registered.
    4. Over $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "A" registered.
    Note: If value is $25,000 or more, out of town contractor must have a City of Hampton business license.
  2. Check Signature Authorization.
  3. If plans are required, they must be approved. Check for asbestos. Certification may be required.
  4. Verify Building Permit Issuance if required.
  5. Scope of Work
    • Site Lighting
      • Write Building Permit for poles and Electrical Permit for conduit.
      • Engineered footing details and wind load calculations required for poles 14 feet or higher.
    • Temporary Pole
    • New Service or Increase of Service (fee includes all other electrical work to be done)
    • All Other: Outlets, Fixed Appliances, Pools, Pumps, Add-ons to existing service.
  6. Write Electrical Permit.
  7. Calculate Fee.
  8. Sign Redlines.
  9. Deliver Plans
  10. ISSUE PERMIT

Mechanical Permit Processes:   OWNER   CONTRACTOR

Residential HVAC System Submittals
Mechanical Review Worksheet (Excel Document)

 OWNER
  1. Sign Owner's Affidavit
  2. If plans are required, they must be approved. Check for asbestos. Certification may be required.
  3. Verify Building Permit Issuance if required
  4. Scope of Work
    • HVAC
    • WGas Lines
    • Boilers
    • Gas Fireplaces
    • Fire Suppression
    • Hood
    • Elevators
    • Refrigeration
    • Tanks (removal or install)
      • Give Fire Department information and send copy of permit to the Fire Department.
  5. Write Mechancial Permit
  6. Calculate Fee
  7. Sign Redlines
  8. Deliver Plans
  9. ISSUE PERMIT
 CONTRACTOR
  1. Check for current Master Card.
    1. Under $1,000 value - Local Business License Requirement.
    2. Between $1,001 and $7,500 value - Local Business License and Class "C" registered.
    3. Between $7,501 and $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "B" registered.
    4. Over $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "A" registered.
    Note: If value is $25,000 or more, out of town contractor must have a City of Hampton business license.
  2. Check Signature Authorization.
  3. If plans are required, they must be approved. Check for asbestos. Certification may be required.
  4. Verify Building Permit Issuance if required.
  5. Scope of Work
    • HVAC
    • WGas Lines
    • Boilers
    • Gas Fireplaces
    • Fire Suppression
    • Hood
    • Elevators
    • Refrigeration
    • Tanks (removal or install)
      • Give Fire Department information and send copy of permit to the Fire Department.
  6. Write Mechancial Permit
  7. Calculate Fee
  8. Sign Redlines
  9. Deliver Plans
  10. ISSUE PERMIT

Plumbing Permit Processes:   OWNER   CONTRACTOR

 OWNER
  1. Sign Owner's Affidavit
  2. If plans are required, they must be approved.
  3. Verify Building Permit Issuance if required
  4. Scope of Work
    • Plumbing Site Work<
      • Provide approved Site Plan or other design drawing.
    • Water Line
      • Issue Right-of-Way Permit.
      • Check for Performance Bond or Cash Bond.
    • Sewer
      • If new sewer, check for payment of tap fee.
    • Other
  5. Write Plumbing Permit
  6. Calculate Fee
  7. Sign Redlines
  8. Deliver Plans
  9. ISSUE PERMIT
 CONTRACTOR
  1. Check for current Master Plumbing Card or H/H License for Site Plumbing.
    1. Under $1,000 value - Local Business License Requirement.
    2. Between $1,001 and $7,500 value - Local Business License and Class "C" registered.
    3. Between $7,501 and $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "B" registered.
    4. Over $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "A" registered.
    Note: If value is $25,000 or more, out of town contractor must have a City of Hampton business license.
  2. Check Signature Authorization.
  3. If plans are required, they must be approved.
  4. Verify Building Permit Issuance if required.
  5. Scope of Work
    • Plumbing Site Work
      • Provide approved Site Plan or other design drawing.
    • Water Line
      • Issue Right-of-Way Permit.
      • Check for Performance Bond or Cash Bond.
    • Sewer
      • If new sewer, check for payment of tap fee.
    • Other
  6. Write Plumbing Permit
  7. Calculate Fee
  8. Sign Redlines
  9. Deliver Plans
  10. ISSUE PERMIT

Building Permit Processes:   OWNER   CONTRACTOR

 OWNER
  1. Copy of property survey/plat is required for building permit.
  2. Sign Owner's Affidavit.
  3. Give "Free Trip to Landfill" letter.
  4. Review and approve plans.
  5. Scope of Work
    • New Construction
      1. Residential
        1. Verify HRSD and sewer payments.
        2. Verify E&S Inspection Approval
        3. Check for Zoning Code compliance: (lot size, house size, distance to property lines).
        4. Check for issuance of Re-Zonings, Variances, Conditional Privileges, etc.
        5. Check to see if property is in Chesapeake Bay Preservation District. If so, has the committee approved?
        6. Check Flood Zone.
        7. Check if Engineered Footings required or Footing Verification for 2nd story.
        8. Check for Architectural Review if required.
      2. Commercial
        1. Verify HRSD and Sewer Payments.
        2. Verify Site Plan and Landscape Plan Approval.
        3. Verify Issuance of Land Disturbing Permit, Right of Way Permit, and Site Plumbing Permit.
        4. Check for any Re-Zonings, Variances, Conditional Privileges, Use Permits, IDA approval, etc.
    • Demolition
      1. Utility Disconnect letters required.
      2. If Commercial, check for Asbestos Certification and/or Clean Air Statement.
    • Mobile Homes
      1. Check for Zoning and Chesapeake Bay requirements
      2. Issue Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permits, as package with Building Permits.
    • Signs
      1. Check for IDA approval if in required area.
      2. Check for full compliance with sign ordinance.
      3. If sign pole and over 14' high, engineered footing details and wind load computations required.
    • Other
      1. Tents
        1. Flame Retardant Certification Required.
      2. Repairs, Alterations, Siding, Pools, Sheds, Garages, Decks, Fire Damage, Fences, Piers, Docks, Bulkheads, Fireplaces, Chimneys, Woodstoves.
        1. Bulkhead with tidal action requires Lee Hill review.
        2. Pre-permit inspection required for fire damage.
        3. U.L. approval required for woodstove.
        4. IIf appropriate, check for Asbestos Certification and/or Clean Air Statement.
  6. Write Building Permit
  7. Calculate Fee
  8. Sign Redlines
  9. Deliver Plans
  10. ISSUE PERMIT
 CONTRACTOR
  1. Copy of property survey/plat is required for building permit.
  3. Check for licensing requirements.
    1. Under $1,000 value - Local Business License Requirement.
    2. Between $1,001 and $7,500 value - Local Business License and Class "C" registered.
    3. Between $7,501 and $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "B" registered.
    4. Over $70,000 value - Local Business License and Class "A" registered.
    Note: If value is $25,000 or more, out of town contractor must have a City of Hampton business license.
  4. Review and approve plans.
  5. Scope of Work
    • New Construction
      1. Residential
        1. Verify HRSD and sewer payments.
        2. Verify E&S Inspection Approval
        3. Check for Zoning Code compliance: (lot size, house size, distance to property lines).
        4. Check for issuance of Re-Zonings, Variances, Conditional Privileges, etc.
        5. Check to see if property is in Chesapeake Bay Preservation District. If so, has the committee approved?
        6. Check Flood Zone.
        7. Check if Engineered Footings required or Footing Verification for 2nd story.
        8. Check for Architectural Review if required.
      2. Commercial
        1. Verify HRSD and Sewer Payments.
        2. Verify Site Plan and Landscape Plan Approval.
        3. Verify Issuance of Land Disturbing Permit, Right of Way Permit, and Site Plumbing Permit.
        4. Check for any Re-Zonings, Variances, Conditional Privileges, Use Permits, IDA approval, etc.
    • Demolition
      1. Utility Disconnect letters required.
      2. If Commercial, check for Asbestos Certification and/or Clean Air Statement.
    • Mobile Homes
      1. Check for Zoning and Chesapeake Bay requirements
      2. Issue Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permits, as package with Building Permits.
    • Signs
      1. Check for IDA approval if in required area.
      2. Check for full compliance with sign ordinance.
      3. If sign pole and over 14' high, engineered footing details and wind load computations required.
    • Other
      1. Tents
        1. Flame Retardant Certification Required.
      2. Repairs, Alterations, Siding, Pools, Sheds, Garages, Decks, Fire Damage, Fences, Piers, Docks, Bulkheads, Fireplaces, Chimneys, Woodstoves.
        1. Bulkhead with tidal action requires Lee Hill review.
        2. Pre-permit inspection required for fire damage.
        3. U.L. approval required for woodstove.
        4. IIf appropriate, check for Asbestos Certification and/or Clean Air Statement.
  6. Write Building Permit
  7. Calculate Fee
  8. Sign Redlines
  9. Deliver Plans
  10. ISSUE PERMIT
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