Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Salem, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Salem, VA Muni. Code § 18-36.

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

• 2015 Virginia Residential Code
• 2015 Virginia Construction Code

Helpful resources for Salem, Virginia include the following.

• 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.

Salem 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)(Salem, VA ARTICLE II. - BUILDING CODE)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Salem ? No
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Local Design Criteria for Franklin County, Roanoke City, Salem City, Roanoke County and Town of Vinton

Comments

Salem, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Salem, VA Muni. Code § 18-36.

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.

Salem, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Salem, VA Muni. Code § 18-36.

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

Salem 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)(Salem, VA Sec. 18-37. - When and where copies obtainable.)

...Copies of the Uniform Statewide Building Code adopted by section 18-36 may be obtained at the office of the building official in the city during regular business hours. (Code 1969, § 6-6)...

Comments

Salem, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Salem, VA Muni. Code § 18-36.

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

Existing Buildings

Salem, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Salem, VA Muni. Code § 18-36.

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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