Virginia Building Codes
adopts the IBC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Residential Code
adopts the IRC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Maintenance Code (USBC, Part III)
adopts the IPMC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Rehabilitation Code (USBC, Part II)
adopts the IEBC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
adopts the IFC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Mechanical Code
adopts the IMC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Plumbing Code
adopts the IPC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Energy Conservation Code
adopts the IECC 2012 with amendments 2012 Virginia Fuel Gas Code
adopts the IFGC 2012 with amendments NFPA 70 ‒ National Electrical Code 2011
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Virginia Building Codes
The building codes of Virginia adopt the the 2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I), 2012 Virginia Residential Code, 2012 Virginia Maintenance Code (USBC, Part III), 2012 Virginia Rehabilitation Code (USBC, Part II), 2012 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2012 Virginia Mechanical Code, 2012 Virginia Plumbing Code, 2012 Virginia Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Virginia Fuel Gas Code, and the NFPA 70 ‒ National Electrical Code 2011. These codes include amendments enacted at the state level.
Amendments
States and cities enact critical amendments to the model codes. Virginia has made 1292 to the codes. UpCodes provides the only source to view these amendments integrated into the model codes. Learn about amendments
Virginia Agencies
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 371-7000