| Action Summary | Currently, the Virginia Maintenance Code (VMC), a part of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), requires that when cooling is provided to tenants of certain multi-family buildings it must be provided to a temperature of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This action is to lower from 80 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the required cooling temperature as provided in section 13VAC5-63-540 B 5 of the USBC. This action makes permanent emergency regulations currently in effect with the same provisions. The Emergency Action is available at the following link - https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewAction.cfm?actionid=5243 |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: ยง2.2-4006 (A) 12 of the Code of Virginia |
| RIS Project | Yes [006189] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Chase Sawyer / Policy & Legislative Services Manager |
| Address: |
Main Street Centre 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | Chase.Sawyer@dhcd.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)310-5872 FAX: (804)371-7090 TDD: (804)371-7089 |