2024 Code Development Cycle

Contact:

codedevelopment@dhcd.virginia.gov

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 to 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 referenced standards.

Workgroup Documents

Single Exit Stair Study Group

June 24, 2025 Single Exit Stair Study Group Meeting: Agenda | Summary | Documents

Expediting Permits and COs Study Group

June 25, 2025 Expediting Permits and COs Study Group Meeting: Agenda | Summary | Documents

Heating & Cooling Study Group

June 23, 2025 Heating and Cooling Study Group Meeting: Agenda | Summary | Documents

SFPC Sub-Workgroup

July 8, 2025 SFPC Sub-Workgroup Meeting: Agenda | Summary | Documents

Energy Sub-Workgroup

July 9, 2025 Energy Sub-Workgroup Meeting: Agenda | Summary | Documents

Memos

NOIRA Stakeholder Memo

Code Development Cycle Stakeholder Memo - April 1, 2025

Code Development Cycle Stakeholder Memo - June 10, 2025

Stakeholder Memo - July 2, 2025

Base Documents

2024 IBSR Base Document

2024 SFPC Base Document

2024 VEBC Base Document

2024 VPMC Base Document

2024 VCC Base Document

General Information

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