Portsmouth, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Portsmouth, Virginia.
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• Virginia has adopted a state-wide building code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, based on the International Construction Codes, 2006 edition. See below for more information.
• Portsmouth’s city code is available online and includes building regulations (Chapter 7) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 40).
• Portsmouth’s city code is available online and includes building regulations (Chapter 7) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 40).
Portsmouth 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 | Building Permits and Inspections Phone: (757) 393-8531 |
| Plumbing | Building Permits and Inspections Phone: (757) 393-8531 |
| Mechanical | Building Permits and Inspections Phone: (757) 393-8531 |
| Electrical | Building Permits and Inspections Phone: (757) 393-8531 |
| Accessibility | Building Permits and Inspections Phone: (757) 393-8592 |
| Zoning | Zoning Phone: (757) 393-8836 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (757) 393-8836 |
| City Attorney | Timothy Oksman City Attorney Phone: (757) 393-8731 |
| Public Works | Richard Hartman Public Works Director Phone: (757) 393-8566 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (757) 393-8764 Fax: (757) 393-5161 |
| Parks/Recreation | Mike Morris Community Relations & Leisure Services Phone: (757) 393-8481 |
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Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
