Richmond, Virginia Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Richmond, Virginia.
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Richmond 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 Statewide Fire Prevention Code) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
Virginia Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Permits and Inspections Bureau Phone: (804) 646-6955 Fax: (804) 646-6948 |
| Plumbing | Permits and Inspections Bureau Phone: (804) 646-6955 |
| Mechanical | Permits and Inspections Bureau Phone: (804) 646-6955 |
| Electrical | Permits and Inspections Bureau Phone: (804) 646-6955 |
| Accessibility | Permits and Inspections Bureau Phone: (804) 646-6955 |
| Historic Preservation | Historic Preservation Division Phone: (804) 646-6344 |
| Zoning | Zoning Division Phone: (804) 646-6340 |
| Planning | Planning Division Phone: (804) 646-6335 |
| City Attorney | Commonwealth's Attorney Phone: (804) 646-3500 Fax: (804) 646-0506 |
| Public Works | Public Works Dept. Phone: (804) 646-0999 |
| Fire Marshal | Robert A. Creecy Fire Chief/Director Phone: (804) 646-6663 |
| Parks/Recreation | John R. Pope, Jr. Director Phone: (804) 646-5717 |
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