Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dumfries, VA enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. The codes are based on the 2015 ICC codes, with amendments. 

These include:

• 2015 Virginia Construction Code, Part 1 (Construction),with amendments.
• 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code,with amendments.

Dumfries, VA MuniCode §14-3 (Administration and enforcement: building inspection department).

Helpful resources for Dumfries, Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Dumfires, VA Inspection webpage
• 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.

Dumfries adopted the 2015 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)(Dumfries, VA Sec. 14-191. - Adoption.)

...The Maintenance Code provisions, Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and amendments thereto, as adopted by reference and promulgated by the State Board of Housing and Community Development, are hereby adopted by reference as the official property maintenance code of the Town of Dumfries (the "Maintenance Code"). A copy...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Dumfries ? Yes
Municipal Code https://www.dumfriesva.gov/businesses/codes-ordinances/
Comments:

Drip Edges

The state code deletes Section R905.2.8.5. See 2015 VA Res. Code, Chapter 9, § R905.2.8.5. In other words, there is no drip edge requirement in the residential code.

Ice Barrier

With regard to ice barriers, the state leaves it to local jurisdictions. 2015 VA Res. Code, Chapter 9, § R905.1.2.

Government Officials

Comments

Dumfries, VA enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. The codes are based on the 2015 ICC codes, with amendments. 

These include:

• 2015 Virginia Construction Code, Part 1 (Construction),with amendments.
• 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code,with amendments.

Dumfries, VA MuniCode §14-3 (Administration and enforcement: building inspection department).

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.

The existing building regulations are based on the 2015 IEBC and IPMC, effective September 4, 2018.

• 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code,with amendments.
• 2015 Virginia Maintenance Code.

Chapter 11 of the VEBC provides retrofit regulations.

Appendix J of the IRC was not included in the state residential code.

Commercial Building Code

Dumfries adopted the 2015 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)(Dumfries, VA Sec. 14-191. - Adoption.)

...The Maintenance Code provisions, Part III of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and amendments thereto, as adopted by reference and promulgated by the State Board of Housing and Community Development, are hereby adopted by reference as the official property maintenance code of the Town of Dumfries (the "Maintenance Code"). A copy...

Comments

Dumfries, VA enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. The codes are based on the 2015 ICC codes, with amendments. 

These include:

• 2015 Virginia Construction Code, Part 1 (Construction),with amendments.
• 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code,with amendments.

Dumfries, VA MuniCode §14-3 (Administration and enforcement:building inspection department).

Existing Buildings

Dumfries, VA enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. The codes are based on the 2015 ICC codes, with amendments. 

These include:

• 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code,with amendments.

Dumfries,VA MuniCode §14-3 (Administration and enforcement:building inspection department).

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