Alexandria, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Alexandria, Virginia.
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• Virginia has adopted a state-wide building code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, based on the International Building Codes, 2006 edition. See below for more information.
• Alexandria’s Zoning Ordinance is available online.
• Alexandria’s Zoning Ordinance is available online.
Alexandria Virginia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 (Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 (Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Accessibility Code | IBC 2006(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006(Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
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 | Code Enforcement Bureau Phone: (703) 838-4360 |
| Plumbing | Code Enforcement Bureau Phone: (703) 838-4360 |
| Mechanical | Code Enforcement Bureau Phone: (703) 838-4360 |
| Electrical | Code Enforcement Bureau Phone: (703) 838-4360 |
| Accessibility | Code Enforcement Bureau Phone: (703) 838-4360 |
| Historic Preservation | Planning & Zoning - Historic Preservation Phone: (703) 838-4666 |
| Zoning | Planning & Zoning - Zoning Services Phone: (703) 838-4688 |
| Planning | Planning & Zoning - Development Phone: (703) 838-4666 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (703) 838-4433 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Unit Phone: (703) 838-4360 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (703) 838-4343 |
Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
