Updated : 04/22/2024
Fairfax, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Fairfax, VA Muni. Code § 10-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:
Helpful resources for Fairfax, Virginia include the following.Fairfax 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.
2021 Virginia Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Fairfax, VA Sec. 10-31. - Adoption.)
...The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, as adopted by Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development and currently in effect or hereafter amended, is hereby adopted by the city and incorporated herein as if set out in its entirety. Copies of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, together with a copy of this chapter...
Drip Edge: no
Ice/Water Shield to Be Used in Lieu of 15# Felt Paper at Eaves. An ice/water shield is required at the eaves of all roofs above a heated space. For a roof with a pitch from 2/12 to 4/12, the shingle underlayment must be applied in the following manner: Apply a 19" wide strip of underlayment felt parallel with and starting at the top of the ice/water shield and covering the ice/water shield. Over this course, apply 36" wide sheets of underlayment felt, overlapping successive sheets 19". For a roof pitch more than 4/12, apply underlayment per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Fairfax, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Fairfax, VA Muni. Code § 10-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Residential Code.
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.
Fairfax, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Fairfax, VA Muni. Code § 10-31.
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.
Fairfax 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.
2021 Virginia Construction Code (2021 IBC)(Fairfax, VA Sec. 10-31. - Adoption.)
...The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, as adopted by Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development and currently in effect or hereafter amended, is hereby adopted by the city and incorporated herein as if set out in its entirety. Copies of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, together with a copy of this chapter...
Fairfax, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Fairfax, VA Muni. Code § 10-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.
Fairfax, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Fairfax, VA Muni. Code § 10-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).
Fairfax, VA has also adopted the following codes (included in the 2015 VCC):
Fairfax, VA Muni. Code § 10-31.
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