Updated : 04/22/2024
Manassas, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Manassas, VA Muni. Code § 26-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:
Helpful resources for Manassas, Virginia include the following.Manassas 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)(Manassas, VA Sec. 26-1. - Building code.)
...(a) The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (the "building code"), as adopted and amended from time to time by the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development, is hereby adopted by the city and incorporated herein as if set out in its entirety....
Drip Edge: no
| Type | Criteria | ||
| Ground snow load | 25 psf | 1.25 kN/m2 | |
| Ultimate Wind Speed (Vult): | |||
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Risk Category I |
105 mph |
47 m/s |
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| Frost depth |
24 in. |
600 mm |
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| Earthquake spectral response acceleration For site-specific designer may obtain information from: https://hazards.atcouncil.org/ |
at short periods: 0.129 at 1 second period: 0.053 |
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| Residential Seismic Design Category | A | ||
| Weathering probability for concrete | severe | ||
| Termite infestation probability | moderate to heavy | ||
| Decay probability | slight to moderate | ||
| Ice shield underlayment required | yes | ||
| Flood hazards (date of entry into National Flood Insurance Program) | 3/5/1990 | ||
| Winter Design Temperature | 17°F | -9°C | |
| Air freezing index | <=1500°F | <=815°C | |
| Mean annual temperature | 50°F | 10°C | |
Manassas, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Manassas, VA Muni. Code § 26-31.
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.
Manassas, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Manassas, VA Muni. Code § 26-31.
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.
Manassas 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)(Manassas, VA Sec. 26-1. - Building code.)
...(a) The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (the "building code"), as adopted and amended from time to time by the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development, is hereby adopted by the city and incorporated herein as if set out in its entirety....
Manassas, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Manassas, VA Muni. Code § 26-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.
Manassas, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Manassas, VA Muni. Code § 26-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).
Manassas, VA has also adopted the following codes (included in the 2015 VCC):
Manassas, VA Muni. Code § 26-31.
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