Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Alberta, Virginia, falls under the jurisdiction of Brunswick County, Virginia.

Alberta, Virginia, adopted the "current" Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based on the ICC codes). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1, Va. Code Ann. § 36-105, and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes).

Brunswick, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Residential Code (VRC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption of VUSBC). Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VRC based on the 2018 International Residential Code. Brunswick, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Construction Code (VCC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption of VUSBC). Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VBC based on the 2018 International Building Code. Brunswick, Virginia, adopts the 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1 (adoption of VUSBC). Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VEBC based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code.  

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 Alberta, Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Brunswick County, Virginia Municipal Code
• 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.

Alberta 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Alberta ? No
Comments:

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

Contacted Mason Marks, Building Official of Brunswick County, (10/16/2019) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.

 

Comments

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. The Town of Alberta, Virginia, falls under the jurisdiction of Brunswick County, Virginia.

Brunswick, Virginia, adopted the "current" Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based on the ICC codes). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1, Va. Code Ann. § 36-105, and 13VAC5-63 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Final) (state codes). 

Brunswick, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Residential Code (VRC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1. Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VRC 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.

Brunswick, Virginia, adopts the 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1 and Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VEBC based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Also, note that Chapter 11 of the 2018 VEBC provides retrofit regulations.

Commercial Building Code

Alberta 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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Comments

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. The Town of Alberta, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Brunswick County, VA.

Brunswick, Virginia, adopted the 2018 Virginia Construction Code (VCC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1. Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VBC based on the 2018 International Building Code.

Existing Buildings

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. The Town of Alberta, Virginia falls under the jurisdiction of Brunswick County, Virginia.

Brunswick, Virginia, adopts the 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC). Brunswick, VA, Muni. Code § 10-1 and Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Note that the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the 2018 VEBC based on the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Also, note that Chapter 11 of the 2018 VEBC provides retrofit regulations.

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