Virginia Building Codes
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Additional Resources
INCORPORATED UPDATES
2018 Administrative Codes
2015 Administrative Codes
2012 Administrative Codes
2018 Virginia Construction Code
Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document
Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document
2018 Virginia Existing Building Code
Part II of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document
Part II of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document
2018 Virginia Maintenance Code
Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document
Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document
12VAC5-410
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
effective June 9, 2021
Original document
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospitals in Virginia
effective June 9, 2021
Original document
2015 Administrative Codes
2015 Virginia Construction Code
Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective September 4, 2018
Original document
Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective September 4, 2018
Original document
2015 Virginia Existing Building Code
Part II of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective September 4, 2018
Original document
Part II of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective September 4, 2018
Original document
2015 Virginia Maintenance Code
Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective September 4, 2018
Original document
Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective September 4, 2018
Original document
2012 Administrative Codes
2012 Virginia Construction Code
Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 14, 2014
Original document
Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 14, 2014
Original document
2012 Virginia Rehabilitation Code
Part II of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 14, 2014
Original document
Part II of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 14, 2014
Original document
2012 Virginia Maintenance Code
Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 14, 2014
Original document
Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 14, 2014
Original document
FURTHER INFORMATION
Analytics
- Chapter 10 Means of Egress [Building Code]
- Chapter 4 Foundations [Residential Code]
- Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification [Building Code]
- Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies [Residential Code]
- Chapter 39 Power and Lighting Distribution [Residential Code]
- Chapter 3 Building Planning [Residential Code]
- Chapter 6 Wall Construction [Residential Code]
- Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage [Plumbing Code]
- Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features [Building Code]
- Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas [Building Code]
- Section 1004 Occupant Load [Building Code]
- Section 1006 Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways [Building Code]
- Section 1010 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles [Building Code]
- Section 508 Mixed Use and Occupancy [Building Code]
- Section 1011 Stairways [Building Code]
- Section 1017 Exit Access Travel Distance [Building Code]
- Section 1005 Means of Egress Sizing [Building Code]
- Section 304 Business Group B [Building Code]
- Section 303 Assembly Group A [Building Code]
- Section 506 Building Area [Building Code]
Virginia Agencies
The building codes of Virginia adopt the the 2018 Virginia Construction Code, 2018 Virginia Residential Code, 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code, 2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 2018 Virginia Plumbing Code, 2018 Virginia Mechanical Code, 2018 Virginia Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Virginia Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Virginia Maintenance Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 (ISPSC 2018), Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2016, National Electrical Code, 2017, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2016, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2016, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems, 2015, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2016, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, 2017, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014, Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals 2018, and the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities 2018.
Virginia Agencies
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov
Address: 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219
Email: director@dhcd.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 371-7000
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Website: https://www.vafire.com/state-fire-marshals-office/
Address: Main VDFP Headquarters, 1001 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Email: statefiremarshal@vdfp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 371-0220
Fax: (804) 371-3444
Virginia Department of Health
Licensure and Certification of Health Care Facilities
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Address: 109 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
P.O. Box: 2448 Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448
Email: OLC-Inquiries@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 367-2102
Address: 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219
Email: director@dhcd.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 371-7000
Virginia Department of Fire Programs
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Website: https://www.vafire.com/state-fire-marshals-office/
Address: Main VDFP Headquarters, 1001 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500
Email: statefiremarshal@vdfp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 371-0220
Fax: (804) 371-3444
Virginia Department of Health
Licensure and Certification of Health Care Facilities
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Address: 109 Governor Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
P.O. Box: 2448 Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448
Email: OLC-Inquiries@vdh.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 367-2102