Building Codes
The City of Buena Vista, along with all other localities in the State of Virginia, utilizes the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). This is a document produced by the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development. It is based upon the model codes published by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Prevention Association. It is updated on a three-year cycle along with each of the model codes. The current edition of the USBC is 2021, with an effective date of January 6, 2024. The referenced model codes are as follows:
- 2021 International Building Code
- 2021 International Fire Prevention Code
- 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- 2021 International Residential Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2017 NFPA 70 (National Electric Code)
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
Helpful Links & Resources
- 2021 Virginia Codes
- Code of Virginia (Title 36-6)
- State Board for Contractors
- Contractor License Lookup
- Virginia Building & Code Officials Association
- Virginia Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector Association
- Virginia Manufactured Housing Regulations
- National Fire Prevention (NFPA) Standards
- Mandatory Energy Construction Requirements
- Overview of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
- Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
- Related Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development Regulations
- Requirement for Licensed Architects and Engineers (AE) Seal on Construction Documents
- City of Buena Vista Municipal Code