Newport News, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Newport News, Virginia.
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•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.
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• Local design data is available online from the Codes Compliance Division.
Newport News 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 (references 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 | 2006 IBC (Virginia USBC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Energy Code | 2006 IECC (Virginia USBC) |
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 | Building Inspections Phone: (757) 926-8863 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspections Phone: (757) 926-8865 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Inspections Phone: (757) 926-8860 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspections Phone: (757) 926-8869 |
| Civil | Dept. of Engineering Phone: (757) 926-8611 Fax: (757) 926-8300 |
| Accessibility | Plans Examiner Phone: (757) 926-8895 |
| Zoning | Zoning Administrator Phone: (757) 926-8058 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (757) 926-8761 Fax: (757) 926-3639 |
| City Attorney | Stuart Katz City Attorney Phone: (757) 926-8416 Fax: (757) 926-8549 |
| Public Works | H. Reed Fowler, Jr. Director Phone: (757) 249-2700 |
| Fire Marshal | Lee Ware Fire Marshal Phone: (757) 247-8873 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (757) 926-1400 Fax: (757) 926-1460 |
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Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
