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Building Codes
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 2015 International Codes as published by the International Code Council.
Statewide Codes
- 2015 Virginia Construction Code (VCC) | USBC - Part I
- 2015 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (VSFPC)
- 2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC/ANSI A117.1)
- 2015 Virginia Residential Code (VRC)
- 2015 Virginia Energy Conservation Code
- 2015 Virginia Mechanical Code (VMC)
- 2015 Virginia Plumbing Code (VPC)
- 2015 Virginia Fuel Gas Code (VFGC)
- 2014 National Electric Code (NEC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2015 Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC) | USBC - Part II
- 2015 Virginia Maintenance Code (VMNC) | USBC - Part III
- 2015 Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
- 2015 Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
- 2015 Virginia Building and Fire Related Laws Package
Alternatively, building plans prepared in compliance with the 2012 edition of the above mentioned codes are acceptable for permits filed prior to September 4, 2019.
Local Design Load Criteria
| Ground snow load | 20 psf (0.94 KN/m2) |
|---|---|
| Frost depth | 18 in. (45.7 cm.) |
Ultimate Wind Speed (Vult)
| 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) |