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- 2018 VA Uniform Statewide Building Code Opens a New Window. (effective date September 4, 2018)
- 2018 International Building Code Opens a New Window.
- 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code
- Property Maintenance - not enforced
- 2018 International Fire Code Opens a New Window.
- 2018 International Mechanical Code Opens a New Window.
- 2018 International Plumbing Code Opens a New Window.
- 2017 National Electrical Code Opens a New Window.
- 2018 International Residential Code Opens a New Window.
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code Opens a New Window.
- 2018 International Fuel Gas Code Opens a New Window.
- National Fire Protection Association Codes as referenced in Chapter 35, 2015 International Building Code and the 2015 edition of the VA Uniform Statewide Building Code (as amended).
- Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF, 35 PSF Recommended
- Wind Speed:
- Vfm = 75 MPH
- V3s = 90 MPH
- Frost Depth: 24 inches, 30 inches Recommended
- Earthquake:
- Maximum considered earthquake ground motion of 1.0 sec spectral response acceleration (5 percent of critical damping)
- Equal to 5.1 {per figure 1613.5 (2) }, Site class B
The county's Comprehensive Plan consists of the General Plan, specific strategic plans and the Countywide Transportation Plan and serves as the county government’s guide for land use and transportation policy.