2018 Code Development Cycle

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The Virginia Building Codes are updated on a three-year cycle through the code development process. Virginia is a leader in building and fire regulations, and stakeholder input is vital Virginia’s code development process. Participation is encouraged through cdpVA. Codes and regulations are adopted by the Board of Housing and Community Development and periodic amendments are utilized to update codes and incorporate new reference standards.

The 2018 Code Development Cycle is complete. All 2018 code cycle information is available on cdpVA

Effective July 1, 2021, Virginia adopted the 2018 I-codes as referenced in the Virginia Construction Code Part 1 and the 2018 Statewide Fire Prevention Code; and the 2017 National Electrical Code.

 
 

 

 

 

    Residential Dock Safety Subworkgroup

    Residential Dock Safety Meeting Summary - Nov. 25, 2019

    Residential Dock Safety Meeting Summary - Jan. 28, 2020

    Residential Uses Subworkgroup

    Residential Uses Meeting Summary - April 12, 2019

    Residential Uses Meeting Summary - August 9, 2019

    Residential Uses ADU Meeting Summary - June 29, 2020

    Residential Uses Meeting Summaries - July 10 and 16, 2020

    Residential Uses Meeting Summary - March 26, 2020

    Residential Uses Meeting Summary - April 6, 2020

    Resiliency Subworkgroup

    Resiliency Meeting Summary - May 7, 2019

    Resiliency Meeting Summary - July 17, 2019

    Resiliency Meeting Summary - Dec. 10, 2019

    Resiliency Meeting Summary - March 10, 2020

    School Safety Subworkgroup

    School Safety Meeting Summary - April 16, 2019

    School Safety Meeting Summary - June 12, 2019

    School Safety Meeting Summary - July 11, 2019

    School Safety Meeting Summary - Aug. 12, 2019

     

    Workgroup 1

    Workgroup 1 Meeting Summary - June 23, 2020

    Workgroup 2

    Workgroup 2 Meeting Summary -  June 3, 2020

    Workgroup 2 Meeting Summary - July 1, 2020

    Workgroup 3

    Workgroup 3 Meeting Summary - July 15, 2020

    Workgroup 4

    Workgroup 4 Meeting Summary - July 22, 2020

    Combined Workgroup

    Combined Workgroup 1-4 Meeting Summary - Aug. 11, 2020

    Combined Workgroup 1-4 Meeting Summary - Sept. 1, 2020

    Combined Workgroup 3-4 Meeting Summary - June 5, 2019

    Combined Workgroup 1-2 Meeting Summary - July 24, 2019

    Combined Workgroup 1-4 Meeting Summary - Aug. 21, 2019

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