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Chesterfield County is required to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC). Both codes are administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and reference the 2018 International Codes as published by the International Code Council.
Chesterfield County is currently enforcing the 2018 code edition. Alternatively, building plans prepared in compliance with the 2015 code edition are acceptable for permits filed prior to July 1, 2022. You can view the entire library at the links provided above.
| Ground snow load | 20 psf (0.94 KN/m2) |
|---|---|
| Frost depth | 18 in. (45.7 cm.) |
| Risk category I | 105 MPH (47 m/s) |
|---|---|
| Risk category II & residential | 115 MPH (51 m/s) |
| Risk category III | 120 MPH (54 m/s) |