Virginia Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Virginia.
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Virginia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Virginia USBC (2006 IBC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Structural Code | Virginia USBC (2006 IBC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Plumbing Code | Virginia USBC (2006 IPC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Mechanical Code | Virginia USBC (2006 IMC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Electrical Code | Virginia USBC (2005 NEC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 IFC (Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Accessibility Code | Virginia USBC (2006 IBC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Energy Code | Virginia USBC (IECC 2006) | No amendments |
| Gas Code | Virginia USBC (IFGC 2006) |
Virginia Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Dept. of Housing and Community Development Phone: (804) 371-7160 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
| Plumbing | Dept. of Housing and Community Development Phone: (804) 371-7160 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
| Mechanical | Dept. of Housing and Community Development Phone: (804) 371-7160 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
| Electrical | Dept. of Housing and Community Development Phone: (804) 371-7160 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
| Accessibility | of Housing and Community Development" Phone: (804) 371-7160 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
| Energy | Dept. of Housing and Community Development Phone: (804) 371-7150 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
| Fire Marshal | State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (804) 371-7153 Fax: (804) 371-7092 |
Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
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