Norfolk, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Norfolk, Virginia.
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Norfolk 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 | IECC 2006 (Virginia USBC) | |
| Elevator Code | IBC 2006 | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Other Codes | Fuel Gas Code: 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 | Lynn Underwood Code Official Phone: (757) 664-6511 |
| Plumbing | Lynn Underwood Code Official Phone: (757) 664-6511 |
| Mechanical | Lynn Underwood Code Official Phone: (757) 664-6511 |
| Electrical | Lynn Underwood Code Official Phone: (757) 664-6511 |
| Civil | Lynn Underwood Code Official Phone: (757) 664-6511 |
| Accessibility | Lynn Underwood Code Official Phone: (757) 664-6511 |
| Historic Preservation | Lenny Newcomb Zoning Administrator Phone: (757) 664-4764 |
| Zoning | Lenny Newcomb Zoning Administrator Phone: (757) 664-4764 |
| Planning | Planning Department Phone: (757) 664-4752 Fax: (757) 441-1569 |
| Environmental | Lee Rosenberg Environmental Services Manager Phone: (757) 664-4373 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (757) 664-4529 |
| Public Works | John Keifer Director Public Works Phone: (757) 664-4600 Fax: (757) 664-4603 |
| Fire Marshal | John N. Applewhite Fire Marshal Phone: (757) 664-6600 Fax: (757) 624-6832 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (757) 441-2400 |
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Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
