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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Roanoke, Virginia.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

• 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.
• Roanoke’s city code is available online and includes building regulations (Chapter 7) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 36.1).

Roanoke Virginia Building Codes

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.
Fire/Life Safety Code2006 IFC (Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Accessibility CodeIBC 2006 (Virginia USBC)VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development,
(804) 371-7160 or online.
Energy CodeIECC 2006 (Virginia USBC)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 AreaContact
StructuralPlanning Building & Development
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
PlumbingPlanning Building & Development
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
MechanicalPlanning Building & Development
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
ElectricalPlanning Building & Development
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
CivilEngineering Dept.
Phone: (540) 853-2731
Fax: (540) 853-1364
AccessibilityPlanning Building & Development
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
Historic PreservationPlanning Dept.
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
ZoningNancy Snodgrass
Zoning Administrator
Phone: (540) 853-1322
Fax: (540) 853-1230
PlanningTom Carr
Director of Planning, Building and Development
Phone: (540) 853-1730
Fax: (540) 853-1230
City AttorneyCity Attorney
Phone: (540) 853-2431
Fax: (540) 853-1221
Public WorksPublic Works
Phone: (540) 853-2741
Fire MarshalFire Marshal
Phone: (540) 853-2327
Fax: (540) 853-1172
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation
Phone: (540) 853-2236
Fax: (540) 853-1287

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