Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Code Modification Request
This form lets a project applicant request a building-code modification from Richmond’s Department of Planning & Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections.
What this form is
Use this form to request a modification to code provisions for a building project. It asks for project, owner, applicant, building, and permit details, plus the code sections at issue and supporting information explaining the request and its expected result. The form includes fields for the city’s decision and comments.
Who needs it
An owner, design professional, engineer, contractor, or other project applicant seeking a code modification can complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the Department of Planning & Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections, at 900 East Broad Street, Room 108, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form has a date-applied field and an official decision signature, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Code Modification Request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Enter the project, owner, applicant, building, permit, and code information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach relevant supporting data or additional sheets explaining the request and what it would achieve.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the completed form to the Bureau of Permits and Inspections at 900 East Broad Street, Room 108, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Code Modification Request?
- No. This form does not require notarization and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment. It includes a date-applied field and a signature field for the official’s decision.
- How do I submit the Code Modification Request?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning & Development Review, Bureau of Permits and Inspections, at 900 East Broad Street, Room 108, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
- What information does the request ask for?
- The form asks for project, owner, applicant, building, and permit details; the code edition and sections involved; supporting data; and what the modification would achieve.
- Can I attach supporting information?
- Yes. The form says you may attach additional sheets and lists examples such as authoritative sources, manufacturer information, lab tests, related code documents, and reports.
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