Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Shenandoah County, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Shenandoah County, VA Muni. Code § 71-1.

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

• 2015 Virginia Residential Code
• 2015 Virginia Construction Code

Helpful resources for Shenandoah County, 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.

Shenandoah County 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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2015 Virginia Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Shenandoah County , VA § 71-1 Adoption of standards by reference.)

...adopted by reference in the County of Shenandoah the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code the provisions of which are adopted and shall control all matters buildings and their service equipment as defined by the Virginia Uniform span classhighlightStatewidespan...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Shenandoah County ? Yes
Municipal Code https://shenandoahcountyva.us/building-inspection/design-information-3/
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DESIGN INFORMATION

Frost depth is 24 inches from grade to bottom of footing

Ground snow load is 40 p.s.f.

Wind speed is 115 m.p.h.

Seismic design category is B

Severe weathering

Moderate to heavy termite damage

Winter design temperature, 16 degrees

Mean annual temperature, 50 degrees

Air freezing index, 0-1000

Ice barrier underlayment requirement, Yes

Additional information can be obtained from the Plans Examiner at 540-459-6185.

Comments

Shenandoah County, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Shenandoah County, VA Muni. Code § 71-1.

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.

Shenandoah County, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Shenandoah County, VA Muni. Code § 71-1.

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

Shenandoah County 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)(Shenandoah County , VA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Shenandoah County, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Shenandoah County, VA Muni. Code § 71-1.

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

Existing Buildings

Shenandoah County, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Shenandoah County, VA Muni. Code § 71-1.

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.

Other Building Codes