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Agency
Department of Housing and Community Development
 
Board
Board of Housing and Community Development
 
chapter
Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations [13 VAC 5 ‑ 91]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The statutory authority for the Board to promulgate the regulations regarding industrialized building safety is found in the General Assembly's mandate to the Board in §36-73 of the Code of Virginia, which directs the Board to promulgate rules and regulations prescribing standards to be complied with in industrialized buildings.
State Authority §36-73 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority n/a
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

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
Telephone: (804)310-5872    FAX: (804)371-7090    TDD: (804)371-7089
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Review and Update of the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations (IBSR)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 12/02/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Update the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/18/2024.
Update the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2021.
Update the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/04/2018.
Update the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/14/2014.
Update the Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2011.
Amend the Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2008.
Update and Amend the Industrialized Building Safety Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/16/2005.
General Revision Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Proposed Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 after the Governor's office completed its review.