Newport News, Virginia Building Codes

Building Codes References

•Virginia has adopted a state-wide building code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, based on the ICC Codes, 2006 edition. See below for more information.
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• Local design data is available online from the Codes Compliance Division.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeVirginia USBC (2006 IBC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Structural CodeVirginia USBC (2006 IBC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Plumbing CodeVirginia USBC (2006 IPC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Mechanical CodeVirginia USBC (2006 IMC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Electrical CodeVirginia USBC (references 2005 NEC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Accessibility Code2006 IBC (Virginia USBC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Energy Code2006 IECC (Virginia USBC)

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 AreaContact
StructuralBuilding Inspections
Phone: (757) 926-8863
PlumbingPlumbing Inspections
Phone: (757) 926-8865
MechanicalMechanical Inspections
Phone: (757) 926-8860
ElectricalElectrical Inspections
Phone: (757) 926-8869
AccessibilityPlans Examiner
Phone: (757) 926-8895
Fire MarshalLee Ware
Fire Marshal
Phone: (757) 247-8873
CivilDept. of Engineering
Phone: (757) 926-8611
Fax: (757) 926-8300
ZoningZoning Administrator
Phone: (757) 926-8058
PlanningPlanning Dept.
Phone: (757) 926-8761
Fax: (757) 926-3639
City AttorneyStuart Katz
City Attorney
Phone: (757) 926-8416
Fax: (757) 926-8549
Public WorksH. Reed Fowler, Jr.
Director
Phone: (757) 249-2700
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation
Phone: (757) 926-1400
Fax: (757) 926-1460