Virginia Existing Building Code: Effective January 18th, 2024 (Virginia State Building Codes Office Building codes)

Introduction

The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) is a state regulation promulgated by the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development, a Governor-appointed board, for the purpose of establishing minimum regulations to govern the construction and maintenance of buildings and structures.

The provisions of the USBC are based on nationally recognized model building and fire codes published by the International Code Council, Inc. The model codes are made part of the USBC through a regulatory process known as incorporation by reference. The USBC also contains administrative provisions governing the use of the model codes and establishing requirements for the enforcement of the code by the local building departments and other code enforcement agencies.

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Administration Chapter 2 Definitions Chapter 3 General Provisions and Special Detailed Requirements Chapter 4 Accessibility Chapter 5 Repairs Chapter 6 Alterations Chapter 7 Change of Occupancy Chapter 8 Additions Chapter 9 Historic Buildings Chapter 10 Moved Buildings and Structures Chapter 11 Retrofit Requirements Chapter 12 Construction Safeguards Chapter 13 Referenced Standards Chapter 14 Compliance Alternative – Change of Occupancy Appendix B Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for Existing Buildings and Facilities