Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Marion, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Marion, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.

Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:

• 2015 Virginia Residential Code
• 2015 Virginia Construction Code

Helpful resources for Marion, Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Smyth County, VA Building and Zoning
• 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.

Marion 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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2021 Virginia Residential Code (2021 IRC)(Marion, VA Sec. 18-1. - Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.)

...Marion hereby authorizes the formation of the local building code board of appeals. The board is to consist of five members, to be initially appointed on staggering four-year terms. The board is to operate in accordance with the provisions set for in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. (e)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Marion ? No
Comments:

No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.

Contacted Danny Wilson, Building Inspector of Smyth County, (1/30/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required

Government Officials

Comments

Marion, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Marion, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.

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.

Marion, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Marion, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.

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

Marion 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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2021 Virginia Construction Code (2021 IBC)(Marion, VA Sec. 18-1. - Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.)

...Marion hereby authorizes the formation of the local building code board of appeals. The board is to consist of five members, to be initially appointed on staggering four-year terms. The board is to operate in accordance with the provisions set for in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. (e)...

Comments

Marion, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Marion, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.

Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.

Existing Buildings

Marion, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Marion, VA Muni. Code § 18-1.

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.

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