Virginia Beach, Virginia Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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• Virginia has adopted a state-wide building code, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, based on the International Building Codes, 2006 edition. See below for more information.
Virginia Beach 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. |
| 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 | Permits & Inspections Phone: (757) 385-4211 Fax: (757) 385-5777 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspector Phone: (757) 385-8066 Fax: (757) 385-5777 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Inspector Phone: (757) 385-8065 Fax: (757) 385-5777 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspector Phone: (757) 385-8070 Fax: (757) 385-5777 |
| Civil | Civil Inspector Phone: (757) 385-4558 Fax: (757) 563-1134 |
| Accessibility | Permits & Inspections Phone: (757) 427-4211 Fax: (757) 385-5777 |
| Historic Preservation | Comprehensive Planning Phone: (757) 427-4621 Fax: (757) 385-5667 |
| Zoning | Zoning Administration Phone: (757) 427-8074 Fax: (757) 385-4649 |
| Planning | Planning Department Phone: (757) 385-4621 Fax: (757) 385-5667 |
| Environmental | Environmental Management Center Phone: (757) 385-4621 Fax: (757) 385-5667 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (757) 385-4531 Fax: (757) 385-5687 |
| Public Works | Department of Public Works Phone: (757) 385-4167 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Administration Phone: (757) 385-5676 Fax: (757) 385-4228 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Phone: (757) 385-1100 Fax: (757) 385-1130 |
Other Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Virginia:
