Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The City of Lynchburg, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Lynchburg, VA Muni. Code § 11- 2.

Effective 09/04/2018, the City of Lynchburg, VA adopted the following codes:

• 2015 Virginia Residential Code
• 2015 Virginia Construction Code

 

Helpful resources for Lynchburg, Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • City of Lynchburg, VA Home Page
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Virginia

Residential Building Code

Virginia adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Virginia Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Lynchburg adopted the 2015 Virginia Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2021 Virginia Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Lynchburg, VA Sec. 11-2. - Construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of structures regulations adopted.)

...amendments to the sections of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the International Building Code, The International Property Maintenance Code and the codes and standards referenced therein are also incorporated by reference herein. All future editions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all amendments thereto are hereby...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lynchburg ? No
Comments:

No city amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.

Contacted Doug Saunders, Building Official of City of Lynchburg Inspections Division, (09/30/2019) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.

General Design Requirements

Ground Snow Load 25 lbs.

Wind Speed 90 mph RES/115 COM

Seismic Design C

Weathering Severe

Frost Line Depth 18”

Termite Moderate/Heavy

Decay Slight/Moderate

Winter Design Temperature 16⁰F

Government Officials

Comments

The City of Lynchburg, VA adopts The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Lynchburg, VA Muni. Code § 11- 2.

Effective 09/04/2018, the City of Lynchburg, VA adopted the 2015 Virginia Residential Code (based upon the 2015 IRC).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Effective 09/04/2018, the City of Lynchburg, VA adopted the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).

Chapter 11 of the 2015 VEBC provides retrofit regulations.

Appendix J of the 2015 IRC was not included in the 2015 VRC.

Commercial Building Code

Lynchburg adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2021 Virginia Construction Code (2021 IBC)(Lynchburg, VA Sec. 11-2. - Construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of structures regulations adopted.)

...amendments to the sections of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the International Building Code, The International Property Maintenance Code and the codes and standards referenced therein are also incorporated by reference herein. All future editions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all amendments thereto are hereby...

Comments

The City of Lynchburg, VA adopts The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Lynchburg, VA Muni. Code § 11- 2.

Effective 09/04/2018, the City of Lynchburg, VA adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.

 

Existing Buildings

Effective 09/04/2018, the City of Lynchburg, VA adopted the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC). Lynchburg, VA Muni. Code § 11- 2.

Chapter 11 of the 2015 VEBC provides retrofit regulations.

Other Building Codes