Updated : 04/22/2024
Norton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Norton, VA Muni. Code § 5-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:
Helpful resources for Norton, Virginia include the following.Norton 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)(Norton, VA Sec. 5-31. - Maintenance of buildings and unsafe structures; designation of building official.)
...Pursuant to section 36-105 of the Code of Virginia, as amended; the city hereby elects to inspect and enforce the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code for existing buildings and structures, whether occupied or not; such provisions being identified as those currently adopted by the Virginia Board of Housing...
Drip Edge: no
No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted Winfred Collins, Building Official, (3/10/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.
| Last Name | First Name | Title | Phone | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins | Winfred | Building Official | WinfredC@nortonva.org |
Norton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Norton, VA Muni. Code § 5-31.
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.
Norton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Norton, VA Muni. Code § 5-31.
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.
Norton 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)(Norton, VA Sec. 5-51. - Compliance with article and building code.)
...All television antennas or masts and their appurtenances shall comply with the provisions of this article and of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and no person shall maintain, use or have on his premises any antenna or mast which does not so comply. (Code 1975, §§ 15-6, 15-7)...
Norton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Norton, VA Muni. Code § 5-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.
Norton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Norton, VA Muni. Code § 5-31.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).
Norton, VA has also adopted the following codes (included in the 2015 VCC):
Norton, VA Muni. Code § 5-31.
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