Hampton, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Hampton, Virginia.
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•Virginia has adopted a state-wide building code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, based on the ICC International Codes, 2006 edition. See below for more information.
• Hampton’s Zoning Ordinance is available online in PDF format.
• Hampton’s Zoning Ordinance is available online in PDF format.
Hampton 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) | No amendments |
| 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 | Codes Compliance Phone: (757) 727-8311 Fax: (757) 727-6557 |
| Plumbing | Codes Compliance Phone: (757) 727-8311 Fax: (757) 727-6557 |
| Mechanical | Codes Compliance Phone: (757) 727-8311 Fax: (757) 727-6557 |
| Electrical | Codes Compliance Phone: (757) 727-8311 Fax: (757) 727-6557 |
| Civil | Codes Compliance Phone: (757) 727-8311 Fax: (757) 727-6557 |
| Accessibility | Codes Compliance Phone: (757) 727-8311 Fax: (757) 727-6557 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (757) 727-6140 Fax: (757) 728-2449 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (757) 727-6140 Fax: (757) 728-2449 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (757) 727-6127 Fax: (757) 727-6788 |
| Public Works | Public Works Phone: (757) 727-8311 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (757) 727-6580 Fax: (757) 727-6094 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (757) 727-6348 Fax: (757) 727-8313 |
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Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
