Updated : 04/22/2024
Winchester, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Winchester, VA Muni. Code § 6-16.
Effective 09/04/2018, the state of Virginia adopted the following codes:
Helpful resources for Winchester, Virginia include the following.Winchester 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)(Winchester, VA Sec. 6-81. - Adopted; availability of copies.)
...The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume II, Building Maintenance Code, 1990 edition including any later amendments made thereto over time, including later editions are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of said Code and amendments are on file in the office of the Building Official, Rouss City Hall, where they...
Drip Edge: no
No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted David Parker, Building Official, (3/17/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are required.
| Last Name | First Name | Title | Phone | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | David | Building Official | David.Parker@winchesterva.gov |
Winchester, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Winchester, VA Muni. Code § 6-16.
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.
Winchester, VA adopts the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) (based upon the ICC body of codes). Winchester, VA Muni. Code § 6-16.
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.
Winchester adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.
2021 Virginia Construction Code (2021 IBC)(Winchester, VA Sec. 6-81. - Adopted; availability of copies.)
...The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Volume II, Building Maintenance Code, 1990 edition including any later amendments made thereto over time, including later editions are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of said Code and amendments are on file in the office of the Building Official, Rouss City Hall, where they...
Winchester, VA has also adopted the following codes (included in the 2015 VCC):
Winchester, VA Muni. Code § 6-16.
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