Roanoke, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Roanoke, 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.
• Roanoke’s city code is available online and includes building regulations (Chapter 7) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 36.1).
• Roanoke’s city code is available online and includes building regulations (Chapter 7) and zoning ordinances (Chapter 36.1).
Roanoke 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 | IBC 2006 (Virginia USBC) | VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, (804) 371-7160 or online. |
| Energy Code | IECC 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Planning Building & Development Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Plumbing | Planning Building & Development Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Mechanical | Planning Building & Development Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Electrical | Planning Building & Development Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Civil | Engineering Dept. Phone: (540) 853-2731 Fax: (540) 853-1364 |
| Accessibility | Planning Building & Development Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Historic Preservation | Planning Dept. Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Zoning | Nancy Snodgrass Zoning Administrator Phone: (540) 853-1322 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| Planning | Tom Carr Director of Planning, Building and Development Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (540) 853-2431 Fax: (540) 853-1221 |
| Public Works | Public Works Phone: (540) 853-2741 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (540) 853-2327 Fax: (540) 853-1172 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (540) 853-2236 Fax: (540) 853-1287 |
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Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
