Virginia Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Virginia Contractor & Building Information

Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation, DPOR

Virginia Board for Contractors
The Board for Contractors licenses businesses engaged in the construction, removal, repair, or improvement of facilities on property owned by others. The Board also licenses individuals and firms engaged in residential building energy analysis, which involves evaluation of energy consumption and recommendations to improve energy efficiency.
For complete information visit: Virginia Board for Contractors.

Check a Virginia Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Virginia go to: Search Virginia Licensed Contractors

Virginia ICC International Code Council Building Codes
For Virginia ICC Building Code information visit: Virginia ICC Building Codes.

Virginia Building Codes
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
For complete building code information visit: Virginia Building Codes.

Hiring A Contractor in Virginia
Avoiding Home Improvement Scams
Your home is likely to be your most valuable financial asset. So be extra careful when you hire someone to work on it.
For complete information visit: Hiring A Contractor in Virginia.

Virginia Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2011
The effective date of the 2012 Virginia Codes is July 2014. This includes the 2011 National Electrical Code.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Virginia Energy Codes

The Virginia Energy Code is adopted and required by the Virginia Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For complete information visit: Virginia Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.