Code Data

2018 State Building Code

2018 Virginia Construction Code (Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code – effective July 1, 2021). References include the following major model codes:

2015 Virginia Construction Code

2015 Virginia Construction Code (Part I of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code – effective September 4, 2018). References include the following major model codes:

  • Building Code (2015 International Building Code with Virginia amendments) Major references within the International Building Code include the International Fire Code and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
  • Electrical Code (2014 National Electrical Code with Virginia amendments)
  • Energy Conservation Code (2015 International Energy Conservation Code with Virginia amendments)
  • Fuel Gas Code (2015 International Fuel Gas Code with Virginia amendments)
  • Mechanical Code (2015 International Mechanical Code with Virginia amendments)
  • Plumbing Code (2015 International Plumbing Code with Virginia amendments)
  • Residential Code – applicable to single family dwellings, two-family dwellings and townhouses not exceeding three stories in height (2015 International Residential Code with Virginia amendments)

2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (Part 2 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code – effective September 4, 2018). References include the following major model codes:

  • Existing Building Code – applicable to alterations, repairs and change of occupancy in most existing buildings (2015 International Existing Building Code with Virginia amendments)

2015 Virginia Maintenance Code (Part 3 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code – effective September 4, 2018). References include the following major model codes:

  • Maintenance Code – 2015 International Property Maintenance Code with Virginia amendments)

Newport News Code of Ordinances