Current Virginia Building Codes

The 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) became effective January 18, 2024. All permits issued after January 18, 2025 will be subject to the 2021 VUSBC. Permits that were issued prior to the effective date of the 2021 codes will be inspected under the VUSBC in effect at the time that the permits were issued.

Online Codes

The following ICC and Virginia codes are available to view online:

2021 VUSBC (Effective January 18, 2024)

• 2020 National Electrical Code
• 2021 Virginia Construction Code
• 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2021 Virginia Fuel Gas Code
• 2021 Virginia Mechanical Code
• 2021 Virginia Plumbing Code
• 2021 Virginia Residential Code
• 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
• 2021 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
• 2021 Virginia Existing Building Code
• 2021 Virginia Building and Fire Code Related Regulations
• 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

2018 VUSBC (Effective July 1, 2021)

• 2017 National Electrical Code
• 2018 Virginia Construction Code
• 2018 Virginia Energy Conservation Code
• 2018 Virginia Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 Virginia Mechanical Code
• 2018 Virginia Plumbing Code
• 2018 Virginia Residential Code
• 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
• 2018 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
• 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
• 2018 Virginia Existing Building Code
• 2018 Virginia Building and Fire Code Related Regulations (Amusement Device, Industrialized Buildings)