Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Independence, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Grayson County, VA which falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia.
The state of Virginia adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Grayson County PLRB Profile.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:
Helpful resources for Independence, 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.
Independence 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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2018 Virginia Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Independence, VA § 150.01 ADOPTION OF STANDARDS BY REFERENCE.)
...There is hereby adopted by reference in the town the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, being 13 VAC 5-63, which became effective September 1, 1973 and updated in 2015, the provisions of which are adopted and shall control all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and all other functions which pertain to the installation of systems vital to all buildings and structures and their service equipment as defined by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, being 13 VAC 5-63, and shall apply to existing and proposed buildings or structures in the town. (1996 Code, § 79-1)...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Independence ? Yes
Comments:
No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted Rebecca Kirk, Permit Technician of Grayson County Building Department, (2/7/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Kirk |
Rebecca |
Permit Technician of Grayson County Building Department |
bkirk@graysoncountyva.gov |
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Comments
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Independence, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Grayson County, VA which falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia.
The state of Virginia adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Grayson County PLRB Profile.
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. Independence, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Grayson County, VA which falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia.
The state of Virginia adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Grayson County PLRB Profile.
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
Independence 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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2015 Virginia Construction Code (2015 IBC)(Independence, VA Municipal Code)
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Comments
After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance. Independence, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Grayson County, VA which falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia.
The state of Virginia adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Grayson County PLRB Profile.
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. Independence, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Grayson County, VA which falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia.
The state of Virginia adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Grayson County PLRB Profile.
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. Independence, VA falls under the jurisdiction of Grayson County, VA which falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia.
The state of Virginia adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Va. Code Ann. § 36-105. Grayson County PLRB Profile.
The state of Virginia has also adopted the following codes (included in the 2015 VCC):
