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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Housing and Community Development
Board
Board of Housing and Community Development
chapter
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code [13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Review and Update of the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC)
Action 6731
 
General Information
Action Summary This regulatory action is to update the USBC to incorporate by reference the newest available nationally recognized model building codes and standards produced by ICC. This action will consider amendments to the referenced codes and standards as well as amendments to the administrative and enforcement provisions of the USBC as determined necessary by the Board of Housing and Community Development.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [8334]
Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation or court case.
No
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10739 NOIRA Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/02/2025).
 
Contact Information
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

This person is the primary contact for this agency.