13VAC5-91-160. Use of model codes and standards.

A. Industrialized buildings produced after November 16, 2005, shall be reasonably safe for the users and shall provide reasonable protection to the public against hazards to life, health and property. Compliance with all applicable requirements of the following codes and standards, subject to the specified time limitations, shall be acceptable evidence of compliance with this provision:

The following codes and standards may be used until February 16, 2006:

1. ICC International Building Code—2000 Edition

2. ICC International Plumbing Code—2000 Edition

3. ICC International Mechanical Code—2000 Edition

4. National Fire Protection Association Standard Number 70 (National Electrical Code)—1999 Edition

5. ICC International Residential Code—2000 Edition

B. The following documents are adopted and incorporated by reference to be an enforceable part of this chapter:

1. ICC International Building Code-—2003 Edition

2. ICC International Plumbing Code-—2003 Edition

3. ICC International Mechanical Code-—2003 Edition

4. National Electrical Code-—2002 Edition

5. ICC International Residential Code-—2003 Edition

The codes and standards referenced above may be procured from:

International Code Council, Inc.

5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600

Falls Church, VA 22041

Statutory Authority

§36-73 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 12, eff. April 15, 1997.

Amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 22, Issue 3, eff. November 16, 2005.

13VAC5-91-20. Application and compliance.

A. This chapter shall apply to industrialized buildings.

B. No person, firm or corporation shall offer for sale or rental, or sell or rent, any industrialized building produced after the effective date of any provision of this chapter unless it conforms with such provision.

C. Industrialized buildings subject to any edition of this chapter when constructed shall be maintained in compliance with the applicable edition by the owners or occupants, or both.

D. Industrialized buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1972, shall be subject to the pertinent provisions of the USBC when relocated.

Statutory Authority

§36-73 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 12, eff. April 15, 1997.

Amended, Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 3, eff. November 16, 2005.

13VAC5-91-270. Manufacturer''s installation instructions.

A. The manufacturer of each industrialized building shall provide specifications or instructions, or both, with each building for handling, installing or erecting the building. Such instructions may be included as part of the label from the compliance assurance agency or may be furnished separately by the manufacturer of the building. The manufacturer shall not be required to provide the foundation and anchoring equipment for the industrialized building.

B. Persons or firms installing or erecting registered industrialized buildings shall install or erect the building in accordance with the manufacturer''s instructions.

Statutory Authority

§36-73 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 12, eff. April 15, 1997.

Amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 25, eff. October 1, 2003; Volume 22, Issue 3, eff. November 16, 2005.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

ICC International Plumbing Code—2000 and 2003 Editions, International Code Council.

ICC International Mechanical Code—2000 and 2003 Editions, International Code Council.

National Fire Protection Association Standard Number 70- (National Electrical Code)—1999 and 2002 Editions.

ICC International Building Code——2000 and 2003 Editions, International Code Council.

ICC International Residential Code——2000 and 2003 Editions, International Code Council.

ASTM Standard Number E541-01—Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance Assurance for Manufactured Building, American Society for Testing and Materials.

13VAC5-91-30. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure safety to life, health, and property through compliance with uniform statewide construction standards for industrialized buildings.

Statutory Authority

§36-73 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 12, eff. April 15, 1997.