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Virginia Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 11 current statewide building code adoption records for Virginia, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Virginia adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Construction Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Property Maintenance Code 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Existing Building Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Plumbing Code 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Building and Fire Codes Related Regulations 2021 State Specific (State Specific) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Virginia Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jan 18, 2024 Amended Official source

Virginia building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Virginia?

The current dataset contains 11 active adoption records for Virginia. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, NFPA 70, State Specific.

Does Virginia amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Virginia?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Virginia.

Are these Virginia records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.