2006 Edition of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code  Effective May 1, 2008

The 2006 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC) are adopted and incorporated by reference to be an enforceable part of the USBC. The IBC references the whole family of International Codes including the following major codes: 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and 2006 International Residential Code (IRC).

The Gloucester County Building Inspections Department hosted Contractor Building Code Update Informational Sessions on May 21 & 22, 2008.  The 2006 Edition of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) was adopted by the Board of Housing and Community Development and the regulations became effective on May 1, 2008.

• Click the following links for copies of the presentations presented at those sessions ():
  
  2006 Electrical Code Update (5108 kb)
  2006 IRC Update (3081kb)
  2006 IBC Update (3823 kb)
  2006 PMG Code Update (2592 kb)
   

Paul F. Koll
Building Official
804-693-2744

last updated 06/18/08 by Denise Canada