Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Belle Haven, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Accomack County, VA and Northampton County which adopt the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105.
Accomack County PLRB Profile. Accomack County, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.
Northampton County PLRB Profile. Northampton County, VA Muni. Code § 150.01.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:
Helpful resources for Belle Haven, Virginia include the following.
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.
Belle Haven 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Belle Haven ? No
Comments:
No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted Mark Bowden, Building Official of Accomack County, (10/09/2019) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.
Contacted John Outten, Northampton County Building Official, (1/28/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.
Design Loads and Criteria For Accomack County
- Wind Load:
- 110-three second gust
- 90-fastest mile
- Seismic Zone: A1
- Roof Snow Load: 15 lbs PSF
- Termite: Moderate to Heavy
- Decay: Severe
- Weathering: Severe
- Frost Line Depth: 12 inches minimum
- Winter Design Temperature: 20-degrees
- Flood Hazards Adopted June 1, 1984 (New FEMA Panels March 16, 2009)
Design Criteria for Northampton County:
Design Criteria Applicable Codes: 2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (Download:www.vbcoa.org); 2012 International Code Series; 2014 NFPA 70 – National Electric Code
Design Wind Speed: 120 miles per hour
Wind Exposures: B in towns, C elsewhere
Ground Snow Load: 10 pounds per square foot
Frost Line: 12 inches below final grade to bottom of the footing
Climate Zone: Zone 4
Earthquake/Seismic Zone: A
VA Architect/Engineer Seals Required: When required by the Code of Virginia Section 54.1 – 402; for construction within 1500 feet of tidal salt water; for structures over 3 stories in height; for unusual construction.
Local Amendment to USBC – Soils Policy: The State of Virginia has identified soils in the Northampton County area as potential shrink-swell soils. All footings must have a minimum of 2 runs of #4 or larger re-bar placed in the lower half of the footing. Footings wider than 16 inches must have one run of re-bar for every 8 inches (or portion thereof) of footing width. Persons wishing to place footings without re-bar must submit a report from a Virginia licensed soils engineer, stating that the footings are adequate to support the structure without re-bar, and that the shrink-swell soils will not adversely affect the structure.
Comments
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Belle Haven, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Accomack County, VA and Northampton County which adopt the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105.
Accomack County PLRB Profile. Accomack County, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.
Northampton County PLRB Profile. Northampton County, VA Muni. Code § 150.01.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia 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.
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Belle Haven, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Accomack County, VA and Northampton County which adopt the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105.
Accomack County PLRB Profile. Accomack County, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.
Northampton County PLRB Profile. Northampton County, VA Muni. Code § 150.01.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia 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
Belle Haven 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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Comments
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Belle Haven, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Accomack County, VA and Northampton County which adopt the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105.
Accomack County PLRB Profile. Accomack County, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.
Northampton County PLRB Profile. Northampton County, VA Muni. Code § 150.01.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.
Existing Buildings
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Belle Haven, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Accomack County, VA and Northampton County which adopt the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105.
Accomack County PLRB Profile. Accomack County, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.
Northampton County PLRB Profile. Northampton County, VA Muni. Code § 150.01.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).
Chapter 11 of the 2015 VEBC provides retrofit regulations.
Other Building Codes
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Belle Haven, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Accomack County, VA and Northampton County which adopt the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105.
Accomack County PLRB Profile. Accomack County, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.
Northampton County PLRB Profile. Northampton County, VA Muni. Code § 150.01.
Accomack County, VA and Northampton County, VA have also adopted the following codes (included in the 2015 VCC):
