Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Warrenton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Warrenton, VA Muni. Code § 4-17.

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

• 2015 Virginia Residential Code
• 2015 Virginia Construction Code

Helpful resources for Warrenton, 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.

Warrenton 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)(Warrenton, VA Sec. 4-17. - Uniform Statewide Building Code adopted.)

...The provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (the "building code"), as may be amended from time to time, together with all model codes and statutes as referenced and adopted therein, is hereby adopted by the town and incorporated herein as if set out in its entirety. The building code shall control all matters concerning...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Warrenton ? Yes
Comments:

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

Contacted Rick Grigsby, Warrenton Planning , (2/6/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are required.

Government Officials

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Warrenton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Warrenton, VA Muni. Code § 4-17.

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.

Warrenton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Warrenton, VA Muni. Code § 4-17.

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

Warrenton 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)(Warrenton, VA Sec. 4-17. - Uniform Statewide Building Code adopted.)

...The provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2000 edition, effective September 15, 2000, together with all model codes and statutes as referenced and adopted therein including, but not limited to, the BOCA National Building Code, 1996 edition, adopted and incorporated in whole as if fully set out at length herein, save and except...

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Warrenton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Warrenton, VA Muni. Code § 4-17.

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

Existing Buildings

Warrenton, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Warrenton, VA Muni. Code § 4-17.

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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