State AdoptionsUnder Virginia Law the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has authority to promulgate building regulations and a regulatory process for development and adoption of a statewide mandatory mini/maxi construction code that all 167 units of local government (counties and incorporated cities) must adopt and implement. Implementation for state colleges and universities is the responsibility of the Virginia General Services Department. The State Fire Marshal’s Office ensures compliance with the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Localities can and do adopt the Property Maintenance Code, which is within the scope of the statewide code. The Virginia Building Codes are based on the following 2018 I-Codes:
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Links to State Adoption AgenciesDepartment of Housing and Community Development Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy Key ContactsICC Government Relations Representative State Building Codes Office: Chief Building Official: State Fire Marshal: |
