Code of Virginia - Title 36 Housing - Chapter 6 Uniform Statewide Building Code

36-97 Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise, the following words or terms shall have the meaning herein ascribed to ...
36-98 Board to promulgate Statewide Code; other codes and regulations superseded; exceptions
The Board is hereby directed and empowered to adopt and promulgate a Uniform Statewide Building Code. Such building code shall supersede the building codes and ...
36-98.01 Mechanics' lien agent included on building permit for residential property at request of applican...
In addition to any information required by the Uniform Statewide Building Code, a building permit issued for any one- or two-family residential dwelling unit shall ...
36-98.1 State buildings; exception for certain assets owned by the Department of Transportation
A. The Building Code shall be applicable to all state-owned buildings and structures, with the exception that §§ 2.2-1159 through 2.2-1161 shall provide the standards ...
36-98.2 Appeals from decision of Building Official regarding state-owned buildings
Appeals by the involved state agency from the decision of the Building Official for state-owned buildings shall be made directly to the State Building Code ...
36-98.3 Amusement devices
A. The Board shall have the power and duty to promulgate regulations pertaining to the construction, maintenance, operation and inspection of amusement devices. Amusement device ...
36-99 Provisions of Code; modifications
A. The Building Code shall prescribe building regulations to be complied with in the construction and rehabilitation of buildings and structures, and the equipment therein ...
36-99.01 Provisions related to rehabilitation of existing buildings
A. The General Assembly hereby declares that (i) there is an urgent need to improve the housing conditions of low and moderate income individuals and ...
36-99.1 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1994, c. 895. ...
36-99.2 Standards for replacement glass
Any replacement glass installed in buildings constructed prior to the effective date of the Uniform Statewide Building Code shall meet the quality and installation standards ...
36-99.3 Smoke detectors and automatic sprinkler systems in colleges and universities
A. College or university buildings containing dormitories for sleeping purposes shall be provided with battery or AC powered smoke detector devices installed therein in accordance ...
36-99.4 Smoke detectors in certain juvenile care facilities
Battery or AC-powered smoke detector devices shall be installed in all local and regional detention homes, group homes, and other residential care facilities for children ...
36-99.5 Smoke detectors for the deaf and hearing-impaired
Smoke detectors providing an effective intensity of not less than 100 candela to warn a deaf or hearing-impaired individual shall be provided, upon request by ...
36-99.5:1 Smoke detectors and other fire detection and suppression systems in assisted living facilities, adu...
A. Battery- or AC-powered smoke detector devices shall be installed in all assisted living facilities and adult day care centers licensed by the Department of ...
36-99.6 Underground and aboveground storage tank inspections
A. The Board of Housing and Community Development shall incorporate, as part of the Building Code, regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Water Control ...
36-99.6:1 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1994, c. 256. ...
36-99.6:2 Installation of in-building emergency communication equipment for emergency public safety personne...
The Board of Housing and Community Development shall promulgate regulations as part of the Building Code requiring such new commercial, industrial, and multifamily buildings as ...
36-99.6:3 Regulation of HVAC facilities
The Board shall promulgate regulations in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) establishing standards for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ...
36-99.7 Asbestos inspection in buildings to be renovated or demolished; exceptions
A. A local building department shall not issue a building permit allowing a building for which an initial building permit was issued before January 1, ...
36-99.8 Skirting
Manufactured homes installed or relocated pursuant to the Building Code shall have skirting installed within sixty days of occupancy of the home. Skirting materials shall ...
36-99.9 Standards for fire suppression systems in certain facilities
The Board of Housing and Community Development shall promulgate regulations by October 1, 1990, in accordance with the Administrative Process Act, Chapter 40 (§ 2.2-4000 ...
36-99.9:1 Standards for fire suppression systems in hospitals
The Board of Housing and Community Development shall promulgate regulations, to be effective by October 1, 1995, in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (§ ...
36-99.10 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1994, c. 187. ...
36-99.10:1 Standards for installation of acoustical treatment measures in certain buildings and structure...
The Board of Housing and Community Development shall promulgate regulations by October 1, 1994, for installation of acoustical treatment measures for construction in areas affected ...
36-99.11 Identification of disabled parking spaces by above grade signage
A. All parking spaces reserved for the use of persons with disabilities shall be identified by above grade signs, regardless of whether identification of such ...
36-100 Notice and hearings on adoption of Code, amendments and repeals
The adoption, amendment, or repeal of any Code provisions shall be exempt from the Administrative Process Act, Chapter 40 (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) of Title ...
36-101 Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect
No Code provisions shall be made effective prior to January 1, 1973, or later than September 1, 1973; provided that the initial Building Code shall ...
36-102 Modification, amendment or repeal of Code provisions
The Board may modify, amend or repeal any Code provisions from time to time as the public interest requires, after notice and hearing as provided ...
36-103 Buildings, etc., existing or projected before effective date of Code
Any building or structure, for which a building permit has been issued or on which construction has commenced, or for which working drawings have been ...
36-104 Code to be printed and furnished on request; true copy
The Department shall have printed from time to time and keep available in pamphlet form all Code provisions. Such pamphlets shall be furnished upon request ...
36-105 Enforcement of Code; appeals from decisions of local department; inspection of buildings; inspectio...
A. Enforcement generally. Enforcement of the provisions of the Building Code for construction and rehabilitation shall be the responsibility of the local building department. There ...
36-105.01 Elevator inspections by contract
The inspection of elevators in existing buildings and the enforcement of the Building Code for elevators shall be in compliance with the regulations adopted by ...
36-105.1 Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction
Inspections of buildings other than state-owned buildings under construction and the review and approval of building plans for these structures for enforcement of the Uniform ...
36-105.1:1 Rental inspections; rental inspection districts; exemptions; penalties
A. For purposes of this section: "Dwelling unit" means a building or structure or part thereof that is used for a home or residence by ...
36-105.2 Description unavailable
Expired. ...
36-105.3 Security of certain records
Building Code officials shall institute procedures to ensure the safe storage and secure handling by local officials having access to or in the possession of ...
36-106 Violation a misdemeanor; civil penalty
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner or any other person, firm or corporation, on or after the effective date of any Code provisions, ...
36-107 Employment of personnel for administration of chapter
Subject to the provisions of Chapter 29 (§ 2.2-2900 et seq.) of Title 2.2, the Director may employ such permanent and temporary clerical, technical and ...
36-107.1 Sale of residential structure with lead-based paint levels exceeding Code standards; penalt...
Whenever any property owner has been notified by local building officials or representatives of local health departments that any residential premise has levels of lead-based ...
36-108 Board continued; members
There is hereby continued, in the Department, the State Building Code Technical Review Board, consisting of 14 members, appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation ...
36-109 Officers; secretary
The Review Board, under rules adopted by itself, shall elect one of its members as chairman, for a term of two years, and may elect ...
36-110 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1980, c. 728. ...
36-111 Oath and bonds
Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, each member of the Review Board shall take an oath that he will faithfully and honestly execute ...
36-112 Meetings
The Review Board shall meet at the call of the chairman, or at the written request of at least three of its members; provided that ...
36-113 Offices
The Review Board shall be furnished adequate space and quarters in the suite of offices of the Department, and such Board's main office shall be ...
36-114 Board to hear appeals
The Review Board shall have the power and duty to hear all appeals from decisions arising under application of the Building Code, the amusement device ...
36-115 Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates
In any matter before it on appeal for hearing and determination, the Review Board, or its designated subordinates, may compel the attendance of all needed ...
36-116 Description unavailable
Repealed by Acts 1977, c. 613. ...
36-117 Record of decisions
A record of all decisions of the Review Board, properly indexed, shall be kept in the office of such Board. Such record shall be open ...
36-118 Interpretation of Code; recommendation of modifications
The Review Board shall interpret the provisions of the Building Code, and the Fire Prevention Code, and shall make such recommendations, which it deems appropriate, ...
36-119 Rules and regulations under { 36-73 not superseded
This chapter shall not amend, supersede, or repeal the rules and regulations prescribing standards to be complied with, in industrialized building units and mobile homes ...
36-119.1 Existing buildings
This chapter shall not supersede provisions of the Fire Prevention Code promulgated by the Board under § 27-97, that prescribe standards to be complied with ...

Last modified: April 3, 2009