Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Staunton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Staunton, VA Muni. Code § 15.10.010.

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

• 2015 Virginia Residential Code
• 2015 Virginia Construction Code

Helpful resources for Staunton, 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.

Staunton 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)(City of Staunton, VA Chapter 15.20 UNSAFE BUILDINGS*)

......Appeals of the Virginia Uniform Building Code, Volume II, Building Maintenance...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Staunton ? Yes
Comments:

DESIGN CRITERIA:

Ground Snow Load: 43 PSF

Wind Speed: VULT 115 MPH for Risk Category II

Seismic Design Category: B

Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 24”

Termites: Moderate to Heavy

Decay: Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp: 16 Degrees

Ice Shield Underlayment: Yes

Flood Hazards: 9/28/2007

Air Freezing Index: 500

Virginia –Climate Zone 4 non marine

Comments

Staunton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Staunton, VA Muni. Code § 15.10.010.

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.

Staunton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Staunton, VA Muni. Code § 15.10.010.

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

Staunton 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)(City of Staunton, VA Chapter 15.10 BUILDING CODE)

......Chapter 15.10 BUILDING CODE Chapter 15.10 BUILDING CODE Sections: Article I. Generally ...10.050 Board of building code appeals. 15.10.060 ...10.010 Adopted. The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code as adopted and...

Comments

Staunton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Staunton, VA Muni. Code § 15.10.010.

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

Existing Buildings

Staunton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Staunton, VA Muni. Code § 15.10.010.

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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