Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the "current" Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based on the ICC codes). Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes). 

Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Residential Code (VRC). Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code includes the 2018 VRC which is based on the 2018 International Residential Code. Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption). Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Construction Code (VCC). Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code includes the 2018 VRC which is based on the 2018 International Building Code. Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption). Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC). Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code includes the 2018 VEBC which is based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption). 

Note that the state codes supersede all previously established local codes and regulations of all political subdivisions in the state. VA. Code Ann. § 36-98 (board to promulgate statewide code) and See Virginia Building Code Official Association, “Codes.” Accessed November 6, 2023. https://vbcoa.org/resources/codes/.

Helpful resources for Abingdon, Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Abingdon, Virginia Code of Ordinances
• 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.

Abingdon adopted the 2018 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2021 Virginia Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Abingdon, VA Sec. 14-1. - Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.)

...Volumes I, II and III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, current edition as adopted by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, shall control all matters concerning the design, construction, alteration addition, enlargement, repair, removal, demolition, conversion, use, location, occupancy and maintenance...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Abingdon ? No
Comments:

No city amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments. Rick Statzer informed us that ice barriers are not required. Source: Rick Statzer, director of building inspection, e-mail (10/06/2019). 

Government Officials

Comments

Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), including the 2018 Virginia Residential Code (VRC). Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption) and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes). Note that the VRC is based on the 2018 International Residential Code. 

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.

Appendix J of the 2018 IRC was not included in the 2018 VRC.

Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), including the 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC). Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption) and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes). Note that the VEBC is based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code. 

Commercial Building Code

Abingdon adopted the 2018 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You 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)(Abingdon, VA Sec. 14-1. - Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.)

...Volumes I, II and III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, current edition as adopted by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, shall control all matters concerning the design, construction, alteration addition, enlargement, repair, removal, demolition, conversion, use, location, occupancy and maintenance...

Comments

Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), including the 2018 Virginia Construction Code (VCC). Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption) and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes). Note that the VCC includes the 2018 International Building Code.

Existing Buildings

Abingdon, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), including the 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC). Abingdon, VA, Muni. Code § 14-1 (adoption) and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes). Note that the VEBC is based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code. 

Chapter 11 of the VEBC includes Retrofit Regulations. 

 

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