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2018 Virginia Construction Code

adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Residential Code

adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Existing Building Code

adopts the IEBC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code

adopts the IFC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Plumbing Code

adopts the IPC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Mechanical Code

adopts the IMC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Fuel Gas Code

adopts the IFGC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Energy Conservation Code

adopts the IECC 2018 with amendments

2018 Virginia Maintenance Code

adopts the IPMC 2018 with amendments

Section 3109 of the 2018 VCC

adopts the ISPSC 2018 with amendments

National Electrical Code 2017 of Virginia

adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 with amendments

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals 2018 of Virginia

adopts the FGI Hospital, 2018 without amendments

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities 2018 of Virginia

adopts the FGI Outpatient, 2018 without amendments

2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I)

adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Residential Code

adopts the IRC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (USBC, Part II)

adopts the IEBC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code

adopts the IFC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Plumbing Code

adopts the IPC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Mechanical Code

adopts the IMC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Fuel Gas Code

adopts the IFGC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Energy Conservation Code

adopts the IECC 2015 with amendments

2015 Virginia Maintenance Code (USBC, Part III)

adopts the IPMC 2015 with amendments

Section 3109 of the 2015 VCC

adopts the ISPSC 2015 with amendments

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of Virginia

adopts the A117.1, 2009 with amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of Virginia

adopts the NFPA 13, 2013 without amendments

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2013 of Virginia

adopts the ASME A17.1, 2013 without amendments

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of Virginia

adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments

2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I)

adopts the IBC 2012 with amendments

2012 Virginia Residential Code

adopts the IRC 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 Plumbing Code

adopts the IPC 2012 with amendments

2012 Virginia Mechanical Code

adopts the IMC 2012 with amendments

2012 Virginia Fuel Gas Code

adopts the IFGC 2012 with amendments

2012 Virginia Energy Conservation Code

adopts the IECC 2012 with amendments

2012 Virginia Maintenance Code (USBC, Part III)

adopts the IPMC 2012 with amendments

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INCORPORATED UPDATES

2021

2018 Virginia Construction Code, Third Version
Published: October 2021

2018 Virginia Existing Building Code, Second Version
Published: October 2021

2018 Virginia Plumbing Code, Second Version
Published: October 2021

2018 Virginia Energy Conservation Code, Second Version
Published: October 2021

2018 Virginia Fuel Gas Code, Second Version
Published: October 2021

2018 Virginia Mechanical Code, Second Version
Published: October 2021

2018 Virginia Residential Code, Second Version
Published: August 2021

2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Second Version
Published: August 2021

2018 Virginia Construction Code
Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
effective July 1, 2021
Original document

TITLE 12. HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter 410
Effective June 9, 2021
Original document

2018

2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I)
Effective September 4, 2018
Original document

2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (USBC, Part II)
Effective September 4, 2018
Original document

2015 Virginia Maintenance Code (USBC, Part III)
Effective September 4, 2018
Original document

2015 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Effective October 16, 2018
Original document

FURTHER INFORMATION

Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Virginia Department of Fire Programs

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Virginia Building Codes

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), National Electrical Code, 2017, Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals 2018, and the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities 2018.

Virginia building codes, including the fire and residential codes

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

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