HVAC Permits in Virginia
Complete guide to HVAC permit requirements, energy code compliance, and building department information for contractors working in Virginia.
Virginia Energy Code Requirements
Understanding the energy efficiency standards that govern HVAC installations in Virginia
Current Energy Code
2021 IECC
Current Standard
Statewide energy efficiency requirements for HVAC systems, equipment, and building envelope performance.
Common Requirements
Important Note
Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state energy code. Always verify specific compliance needs with your local building department.
HVAC Permits by City in Virginia
Fairfax City
Zone 4AFairfax City County • 38 ZIP codes
Accomack
Zone 4AAccomack County • 32 ZIP codes
Fauquier
Zone 4AFauquier County • 18 ZIP codes
Loudoun
Zone 4ALoudoun County • 17 ZIP codes
Rockingham
Zone 4ARockingham County • 17 ZIP codes
Augusta
Zone 4AAugusta County • 17 ZIP codes
Mathews
Zone 4AMathews County • 17 ZIP codes
Tazewell
Zone 4ATazewell County • 16 ZIP codes
Prince William
Zone 4APrince William County • 15 ZIP codes
Madison
Zone 4AMadison County • 14 ZIP codes
Pittsylvania
Zone 4APittsylvania County • 14 ZIP codes
Culpeper
Zone 4ACulpeper County • 13 ZIP codes
Shenandoah
Zone 4AShenandoah County • 13 ZIP codes
Albemarle
Zone 4AAlbemarle County • 13 ZIP codes
Nelson
Zone 4ANelson County • 13 ZIP codes
Buchanan
Zone 4ABuchanan County • 13 ZIP codes
Brunswick
Zone 4ABrunswick County • 12 ZIP codes
Middlesex
Zone 4AMiddlesex County • 11 ZIP codes
Henrico
Zone 4AHenrico County • 11 ZIP codes
Chesterfield
Zone 4AChesterfield County • 11 ZIP codes
Arlington
Zone 4AArlington County • 10 ZIP codes
Fredericksburg City
Zone 4AFredericksburg City County • 10 ZIP codes
King and Queen
Zone 4AKing and Queen County • 10 ZIP codes
Mecklenburg
Zone 4AMecklenburg County • 10 ZIP codes
Charlottesville City
Zone 4ACharlottesville City County • 10 ZIP codes
Franklin City
Zone 4AFranklin City County • 10 ZIP codes
Bedford City
Zone 4ABedford City County • 10 ZIP codes
Rockbridge
Zone 4ARockbridge County • 10 ZIP codes
Essex
Zone 4AEssex County • 9 ZIP codes
Giles
Zone 4AGiles County • 9 ZIP codes
Lee
Zone 4ALee County • 9 ZIP codes
Halifax
Zone 4AHalifax County • 9 ZIP codes
Hanover
Zone 4AHanover County • 8 ZIP codes
Goochland
Zone 4AGoochland County • 8 ZIP codes
Northampton
Zone 4ANorthampton County • 8 ZIP codes
Southampton
Zone 4ASouthampton County • 8 ZIP codes
Henry
Zone 4AHenry County • 8 ZIP codes
Washington
Zone 4AWashington County • 8 ZIP codes
Dickenson
Zone 4ADickenson County • 8 ZIP codes
Carroll
Zone 4ACarroll County • 8 ZIP codes
Wythe
Zone 4AWythe County • 8 ZIP codes
Orange
Zone 4AOrange County • 7 ZIP codes
Rappahannock
Zone 4ARappahannock County • 7 ZIP codes
Dinwiddie
Zone 4ADinwiddie County • 7 ZIP codes
Patrick
Zone 4APatrick County • 7 ZIP codes
Botetourt
Zone 4ABotetourt County • 7 ZIP codes
Wise
Zone 4AWise County • 7 ZIP codes
Scott
Zone 4AScott County • 7 ZIP codes
Campbell
Zone 4ACampbell County • 7 ZIP codes
Caroline
Zone 4ACaroline County • 6 ZIP codes
Northumberland
Zone 4ANorthumberland County • 6 ZIP codes
Lancaster
Zone 4ALancaster County • 6 ZIP codes
Gloucester
Zone 4AGloucester County • 6 ZIP codes
Buckingham
Zone 4ABuckingham County • 6 ZIP codes
Isle of Wight
Zone 4AIsle of Wight County • 6 ZIP codes
Prince Edward
Zone 4APrince Edward County • 6 ZIP codes
Roanoke City
Zone 4ARoanoke City County • 6 ZIP codes
Pulaski
Zone 4APulaski County • 6 ZIP codes
Montgomery
Zone 4AMontgomery County • 6 ZIP codes
Russell
Zone 4ARussell County • 6 ZIP codes
Grayson
Zone 4AGrayson County • 6 ZIP codes
Fairfax
Zone 4AFairfax County • 5 ZIP codes
Clarke
Zone 4AClarke County • 5 ZIP codes
Westmoreland
Zone 4AWestmoreland County • 5 ZIP codes
Fluvanna
Zone 4AFluvanna County • 5 ZIP codes
New Kent
Zone 4ANew Kent County • 5 ZIP codes
York
Zone 4AYork County • 5 ZIP codes
Surry
Zone 4ASurry County • 5 ZIP codes
Floyd
Zone 4AFloyd County • 5 ZIP codes
Smyth
Zone 4ASmyth County • 5 ZIP codes
Bath
Zone 4ABath County • 5 ZIP codes
Highland
Zone 4AHighland County • 5 ZIP codes
Amherst
Zone 4AAmherst County • 5 ZIP codes
Spotsylvania
Zone 4ASpotsylvania County • 4 ZIP codes
Page
Zone 4APage County • 4 ZIP codes
Greene
Zone 4AGreene County • 4 ZIP codes
Louisa
Zone 4ALouisa County • 4 ZIP codes
King William
Zone 4AKing William County • 4 ZIP codes
Prince George
Zone 4APrince George County • 4 ZIP codes
Sussex
Zone 4ASussex County • 4 ZIP codes
Appomattox
Zone 4AAppomattox County • 4 ZIP codes
Bland
Zone 4ABland County • 4 ZIP codes
Alleghany
Zone 4AAlleghany County • 4 ZIP codes
Stafford
Zone 4AStafford County • 3 ZIP codes
Richmond City
Zone 4ARichmond City County • 3 ZIP codes
Warren
Zone 4AWarren County • 3 ZIP codes
James City
Zone 4AJames City County • 3 ZIP codes
Nottoway
Zone 4ANottoway County • 3 ZIP codes
Greensville
Zone 4AGreensville County • 3 ZIP codes
Lunenburg
Zone 4ALunenburg County • 3 ZIP codes
King George
Zone 4AKing George County • 2 ZIP codes
Amelia
Zone 4AAmelia County • 2 ZIP codes
Cumberland
Zone 4ACumberland County • 2 ZIP codes
Craig
Zone 4ACraig County • 2 ZIP codes
Charles City
Zone 4ACharles City County • 1 ZIP codes
Powhatan
Zone 4APowhatan County • 1 ZIP codes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HVAC permits and energy code compliance in Virginia
1What energy code does Virginia follow?
Virginia follows the 2021 IECC for energy efficiency requirements. This includes specific standards for HVAC equipment efficiency, duct design, and building envelope performance.
2Are Manual J calculations required in Virginia?
Most jurisdictions in Virginia require Manual J load calculations for proper HVAC system sizing. Our free load calculation tool can generate the professional reports you need for permits.
3How long does it take to get HVAC permits in Virginia?
Permit processing times vary by jurisdiction, typically ranging from 1-3 weeks. Having complete documentation including load calculations can speed up the process. Check with your local building department for specific timeframes.
4Do I need different permits for different types of HVAC work?
Yes, permit requirements vary based on the scope of work. New installations typically require mechanical permits, while simple repairs may not need permits. Replacements usually require permits if there are changes to the system capacity or ductwork.
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