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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-433.3 - Chapter 6 Alterations

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 6 of the IEBC with the following:
1. Section 601 General.
601.1 General. Except as modified in Chapter
				  9 or this chapter, alterations to any building or structure shall comply with
				  the requirements of the VCC for new construction. Alterations shall be such
				  that the existing building or structure is no less conforming to the provisions
				  of the VCC than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration.
				  Portions of the building or structure not being altered shall not be required
				  to comply with the requirements of the VCC.
Exceptions:
1. Any
				  stairway replacing an existing stairway shall not be required to comply with
				  the requirements of Section 1011 of the VCC where the existing space and
				  construction does not allow a reduction in pitch or slope.
2. Handrails otherwise required to comply
				  with Section 1011.11 of the VCC shall not be required to comply with the
				  requirements of Section 1014.6 of the VCC regarding full extension of the
				  handrails where such extensions would be hazardous due to plan
				  configuration.
3. Where the current
				  level of safety or sanitation is proposed to be reduced, the portion altered
				  shall conform to the requirements of the VCC.
4. Alterations complying with the
				  requirements of the building code under which the building or structure or the
				  affected portions thereof was built or as previously approved by the building
				  official, shall be considered in compliance with the provisions of this code.
				  New structural members added as part of the alteration shall comply with the
				  VCC. Alterations of existing buildings in flood hazard areas shall comply with
				  Section 601.3.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-433.5 - Chapter 7 Change of occupancy

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 7 of the IEBC with the following:
1. Section 701 General.
701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter
				  shall apply where a change of occupancy occurs, except as modified by Section
				  906 for historic buildings. Compliance with the current VCC for the change of
				  occupancy shall only be required as prescribed in this chapter. Compliance
				  shall be only as necessary to meet the specific provisions of the applicable
				  International Codes and is not intended to require the entire building be
				  brought into compliance.
Exception: Chapter 14 shall be permitted as a compliance
					 alternative to this chapter for a change of occupancy to buildings that will
					 not continue to be or are not proposed to be Institutional Group I occupancies,
					 High-Hazard Group H occupancies, or Residential Group R-5.
701.2 Work undertaken in connection with a
				  change of occupancy. Any repairs, alterations, or additions undertaken in
				  connection with a change of occupancy shall conform to the applicable
				  requirements for the work as classified in this code and as modified by this
				  chapter.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-434 - Chapter 8 Additions

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 8 of the IEBC with the following:
1. Section 801 General.
801.1 Scope. Additions to any building or
				  structure shall comply with the requirements of the VCC for new construction
				  without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with any
				  requirements of those codes or of these provisions, except as required by this
				  chapter. Where an addition impacts the existing building or structure, that
				  portion shall comply with this code. Where a fire wall that complies with
				  Section 706 of the VCC is provided between the addition and the existing
				  building, the addition shall be considered a separate building.
Note: Where one or more newly constructed fire walls that
					 comply with Section 706 of the VCC are provided between an existing building,
					 structure, or portions thereof and a new building, this chapter is not
					 applicable per Section 102.2.3.
801.2 Creation or extension of nonconformity.
				  An addition shall not create or extend any nonconformity in the existing
				  building to which the addition is being made with regard to accessibility,
				  structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, or the capacity of
				  mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems. Alterations to the existing
				  building or structure shall be made so that the existing building or structure,
				  together with the addition, are no less conforming to the provisions of the VCC
				  than the existing building or structure was prior to the addition.
801.3 Other work. Any repair or alteration
				  work within an existing building to which an addition is being made shall
				  comply with the applicable requirements for the work as classified in this
				  code.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-434.5 - Chapter 9 Historic buildings

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 9 of the IEBC with the following:
1. Section 901 General.
901.1 Scope. It is the intent of this chapter
				  to provide means for the preservation of historic buildings. The provisions of
				  this code relating to construction involving historic buildings shall not be
				  mandatory unless such construction constitutes a life safety hazard.
				  Accessibility shall be provided in accordance with Section 405.
901.2 Report. The code official shall be
				  permitted to require that a historic building undergoing repair, alteration, or
				  change of occupancy be investigated and evaluated by a registered design
				  professional or other qualified person or agency as a condition of determining
				  compliance with this code.
901.3
				  Special occupancy exceptions. When a building in Group R-3 is also used for
				  Group A, B, or M purposes such as museum tours, exhibits, and other public
				  assembly activities or for museums less than 3,000 square feet (279
				  m2), the code official may determine that the
				  occupancy is Group B when life safety conditions can be demonstrated in
				  accordance with Section 901.2. Adequate means of egress in such buildings,
				  which may include a means of maintaining doors in an open position to permit
				  egress, a limit on building occupancy to an occupant load permitted by the
				  means of egress capacity, a limit on occupancy of certain areas or floors, or
				  supervision by a person knowledgeable in the emergency exiting procedures,
				  shall be provided.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-435 - Chapter 10 Moved buildings and structures

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 10 of the IEBC with the following:
1. Section 1001 General.
1001.1 Scope. This chapter provides
				  requirements for moved buildings and structures.
1001.2 Conformance. Any repair, alteration,
				  or change of occupancy undertaken within the moved building or structure shall
				  comply with the requirements of this code applicable to the work being
				  performed. Any field fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of
				  the VCC or the International Residential Code as applicable.
1001.3 Required inspection and repairs. The
				  code official shall be authorized to inspect or to require approved
				  professionals to inspect at the expense of the owner the various structural
				  parts of a moved building or structure to verify that structural components and
				  connections have not sustained structural damage. Any repairs required by the
				  code official as a result of such inspection shall be made prior to the final
				  approval.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-439 - Chapter 13 Referenced standards

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 13 of the IEBC with the following:
Referenced standards are listed in the following
					 table:
Standard reference number
Title
ACI 562-21
Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing
								Concrete Structures
API 653-09
Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and
								Reconstruction
ASCE/SEI 7-16
American Society of Civil Engineers Structural
								Engineering Institute
ASCE/SEI 41-17
American Society of Civil Engineers Structural
								Engineering Institute
ASHRAE 62.1-2016
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
								Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE 90.1-2016
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air
								Conditioning Engineers
ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2016
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME A18.1-2014
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM F2006-17
ASTM International
ASTM F2090-17
ASTM International
IBC-21
International Building Code
ICC A117.1-17
Accessible and Usable Buildings and
								Facilities
IECC-21
International Energy Conservation Code
IFC-21
International Fire Code
IFGC-21
International Fuel Gas Code
IMC-21
International Mechanical Code
IPC-21
International Plumbing Code
IRC-21
International Residential Code
NFPA 13-19
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
								Systems
NFPA 70-96
National Electrical Code
NFPA 70-20
National Electrical Code
NFPA 99-18
Health Care Facilities Code
UL 217-15
Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms - with
								revisions through November 2016
TFI RMIP-09
Aboveground Storage Tanks Containing Liquid
								Fertilizer, Recommended Mechanical Integrity Practices
Statutory Authority: §
												36-98 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-440 - Chapter 14 Compliance alternative - Change of occupancy

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Replace Chapter 14 of the IEBC with the following:
Section 1401 General
1401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter
				  are applicable when the exception to Section 701.1 is applied.
1401.2 Change of occupancy. The change of
				  occupancy shall be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process
				  specified in Sections 1402 through 1404.
1401.2.1 Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
				  systems. Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems shall conform to the
				  applicable requirements of Sections 708, 709, and 710.
1401.3 Work undertaken in connection with a
				  change of occupancy. Any repairs, alterations, or additions undertaken in
				  connection with a change of occupancy shall conform to the applicable
				  requirements of this code for the work as classified in this code and as
				  modified by this chapter.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-441 - Chapter 15 Construction safeguards

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Delete Chapter 15 of the IEBC in its entirety.
Delete Chapter 16 of the IEBC in its entirety.
Statutory Authority: §
												36-98
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-443 - Chapter 16 Referenced standards

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
Delete Chapter 16 of the IEBC in its
					 entirety
Statutory Authority: § 36-98 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-444 - Appendix B Supplementary accessibility requirements for existing buildings and facilities

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A.
				  Change Sections B101.3 and B101.4 of the IEBC to read:
B101.3 Qualified historic buildings and facilities subject
					 to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Where an alteration
					 or change of occupancy is undertaken to a qualified historic building or
					 facility that is subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
					 Act, the federal agency with jurisdiction over the undertaking shall follow the
					 Section 106 process. Where the state historic preservation officer or Advisory
					 Council on Historic Preservation determines that compliance with the
					 requirements for accessible routes, ramps, entrances, or toilet facilities
					 would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or
					 facility, the alternative requirements of Section 405 for that element are
					 permitted.
B101.4. Qualified historic buildings and facilities not
					 subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Where an
					 alteration or change of occupancy is undertaken to a qualified historic
					 building or facility that is not subject to Section 106 of the National
					 Historic Preservation Act, and the entity undertaking the alterations believes
					 that compliance with the requirements for accessible routes, ramps, entrances,
					 or toilet facilities would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the
					 building or facility, the entity shall consult with the state historic
					 preservation officer. Where the state historic preservation officer determines
					 that compliance with the accessibility requirements for accessible routes,
					 ramps, entrances, or toilet facilities would threaten or destroy the historical
					 significance of the building or facility, the alternative requirements of
					 Section 405 for the element are permitted.
B. Change the first sentence in Section
				  B101.5 of the IEBC to read:
B101.5 Displays. In qualified historic buildings and
					 facilities where alternative requirements of Section 405 are permitted,
					 displays and written information shall be located where they can be seen by a
					 seated person.
C. Change the
				  first sentence in Section 102.2.3 of the IEBC to read:
B102.2.3 Direct connections. New direct connections to
					 commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall, to the maximum extent
					 feasible, have an accessible route complying with Section 404.3 from the point
					 of connection to boarding platforms and transportation system elements used by
					 the public.
Statutory Authority: §
												36-98
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part II - Existing Buildings › Section 13VAC5-63-445

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Statutory Authority: §
												36-98
						of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-460 - Section 102 Purpose and scope

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A. Section 102.1 Purpose. In accordance with
				  § 36-103 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Board of Housing and
				  Community Development may adopt and promulgate as part of the Virginia Uniform
				  Statewide Building Code, building regulations that facilitate the maintenance,
				  rehabilitation, development and reuse of existing buildings at the least
				  possible cost to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and
				  welfare. Further, in accordance with § 36-99 of the Code of Virginia, the
				  purpose of this code is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
				  residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, provided that buildings and
				  structures should be permitted to be maintained at the least possible cost
				  consistent with recognized standards of health, safety, energy conservation and
				  water conservation, including provisions necessary to prevent overcrowding,
				  rodent or insect infestation, and garbage accumulation; and barrier-free
				  provisions for the physically handicapped and aged.
B. Section 102.2 Scope. In accordance with
				  § 36-98 of the Code of Virginia, the VMC shall supersede the building
				  codes and regulations of the counties, municipalities and other political
				  subdivisions and state agencies.
C.
				  Section 102.3 Exemptions. This code shall not regulate those buildings and
				  structures specifically exempt from the VCC, except that existing
				  industrialized buildings and manufactured homes shall not be exempt from this
				  code.
Statutory Authority: § 36-98 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-510 - Chapter 2 Definitions

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A.
				  Change Section 201.3 of the IPMC to read:
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where
				  terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the IBC, IFC, IFGC, IPC,
				  IMC, International Existing Building Code, IRC, International Zoning Code, or
				  NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those
				  codes, except that terms defined in the VCC shall be used for this code and
				  shall take precedence over other definitions.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-520 - Chapter 3 General requirements

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A. Delete the following sections from Chapter
				  3 of the IPMC:
1. Section 301.2
				  Responsibility.
2. Section 302.1
				  Sanitation.
3. Section 302.4
				  Weeds.
4. Section 302.6 Exhaust
				  vents.
5. Section 302.8 Motor
				  vehicles.
6. Section 302.9
				  Defacement of property.
7. Section
				  303.2 Enclosures.
8. Section
				  304.1.1 Unsafe conditions.
9.
				  Section 304.18.1 Doors.
10. Section
				  304.18.2 Windows.
11. Section
				  304.18.3 Basement hatchways.
12.
				  Section 305.1.1 Unsafe conditions.
13. Section 306 Component serviceability (all
				  provisions).
14. Section 308.2
				  Disposal of rubbish.
15. Section
				  308.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities.
16. Section 308.2.2 Refrigerators.
17. Section 308.3 Disposal of
				  garbage.
18. Section 308.3.1
				  Garbage facilities.
19. Section
				  308.3.2 Containers.
20. Section
				  309.2 Owner.
21. Section 309.3
				  Single occupant.
22. Section 309.4
				  Multiple occupancy.
23. Section
				  309.5 Occupant.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-524 - Chapter 4 Light, ventilation, and occupancy limitations

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Delete the following sections from Chapter
				  4 of the IPMC:
1. Section 401.2
				  Responsibility.
2. Section 401.3
				  Alternative devices.
3. Section
				  402.2 Common halls and stairways.
4. Section 402.3 Other spaces.
5. Section 403.2 Bathrooms and toilet
				  rooms.
6. Section 403.5 Clothes
				  dryer exhaust.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-525 - Repealed

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Statutory Authority: § 36-98 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-530 - Chapter 5 Plumbing requirements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Change the title of Chapter 5 of the IPMC
				  to "Plumbing Requirements."
B.
				  Delete the following sections from Chapter 5 of the IPMC:
1. Section 501.2 Responsibility.
2. Section 502 Required facilities (all
				  provisions).
3. Section 503 Toilet
				  rooms (all provisions).
4. Section
				  505.5.1 Abandonment of systems.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-540 - Chapter 6 Mechanical and electrical requirements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Delete the following sections from Chapter
				  6 of the IPMC:
1. Section 601.2
				  Responsibility.
2. Section 603.6
				  Energy conservation devices.
3.
				  Section 604.2 Service.
4. Section
				  604.3.2 Abatement of electrical hazards associated with fire
				  exposure.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 63 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE › Part III - Maintenance › Section 13VAC5-63-545 - Chapter 7 Fire safety requirements

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 24, July 15, 2024
A. Delete the following sections from Chapter
				  7 of the IPMC:
1. Section 701.2
				  Responsibility.
2. Section 703.2
				  Unsafe conditions.
3. Section 703.7
				  Vertical shafts.
4. Section 704.1.2
				  Required fire protection systems.
5. Section 704.1.3 Fire protection
				  systems.
6. Section 704.2.1
				  Records.
7. Table 704.2 FIRE
				  PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.
8. Section 704.2.2 Records
				  information.
9. Section 704.3.1
				  Emergency impairments.
10. Section
				  704.4 Removal of or tampering with equipment.
11. Section 704.4.1 Removal of or tampering
				  with appurtenances.
12. Section
				  704.4.2 Removal of existing occupant hose lines.
13. Section 704.4.3 Termination of monitoring
				  service.
14. Section 704.5.2 Clear
				  space around connections.
15.
				  Section 704.6.1 Where required.
16. Section 704.6.1.1 Group R-1.
17. Section 704.6.1.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4,
				  and I-1.
18. Section 704.6.1.3
				  Installation near cooking appliances.
19. Section 704.6.1.4 Installation near
				  bathrooms.
20. Section 704.6.2
				  Interconnection.
21. Section
				  704.6.3 Power source.
22. Section
				  704.6.4 Smoke detection system.
23.
				  Section 704.7 Single-station and multiple-station smoke alarms.
24. Section 705.1
				  General.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 70 - VIRGINIA UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE, VOLUME II BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE/1993 [REPEALED] › Section 13VAC5-70-10 to 13VAC5-70-100 - Repealed

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-10 - Definitions

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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall
				  have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"BHCD" means the Virginia Board of Housing and Community
				  Development.
"Certificate of Accreditation" means the certificate issued
				  to an individual or regional code academy that accredits that code academy to
				  conduct educational programs for persons seeking to become BHCD-certified for
				  enforcement of Virginia's building-related and fire-related regulations.
"Code Academy" means an educational institution established
				  in accordance with § 36-137 of the Code of Virginia that is accredited by
				  DHCD to conduct classes to prepare an individual to pursue an occupation in the
				  inspection profession relating to enforcement of the USBC, VADR, and SFPC, or
				  to upgrade an individual in technical phases of the USBC, VADR, and
				  SFPC.
"DHCD" means the Virginia Department of Housing and Community
				  Development.
"Operator" means the person designated as the executive
				  official in charge of the Code Academy.
"SFPC" means the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
				  (13VAC5-51).
"Train the Trainer" means the DHCD training provided for Code
				  Academy instructors.
"USBC" means the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
				  (13VAC5-63).
"VADR" means the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
				  (13VAC5-31).
Statutory Authority: § 36-137 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-40 - Appeals

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Decisions of DHCD under this regulation are case decisions
				  under the Virginia Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the
				  Code of Virginia) and are subject to judicial review in accordance with that
				  law.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-50 - Listing of certified academies

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DHCD shall maintain a list of code academies that hold valid
				  Certificates of Accreditation, which shall be available for public
				  review.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-60 - Application for accreditation

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A. Any Code Academy seeking a Certificate of
				Accreditation shall submit the information required by these standards, on
				forms provided by DHCD, 120 calendar days prior to the date for which approval
				is requested.
B. The operator shall
				reimburse DHCD for the cost of processing and monitoring the
				accreditation.
C. The following
				information shall be submitted as part of the application:
1. A budget documenting the financial
				resources available to equip, maintain, and operate the Code Academy and
				proposed expenditures;
2. The
				educational and teaching qualifications of the operator and
				instructors;
3. The individual
				courses of instruction that will be offered, the purpose of such instructions,
				and an instruction schedule including proposed dates, times, and instructors.
				The course listing shall include state Code Academy courses required for
				certification and continuing education programs;
4. A listing of any equipment available to
				aid instruction in each field;
5.
				The maximum anticipated enrollment to be accommodated with the equipment
				available in each specified field, and the ratio of students to instructors,
				which shall not exceed 50 to 1 for lecture format courses and 20 to 1 for
				interactive courses;
6. The
				locations where such instruction will take place; and
7. Any additional information that DHCD may
				deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-70 - Certificate display

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The Certificate of Accreditation shall be displayed on the
				  premises of the Code Academy in an area which is readily accessible to the
				  public.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-80 - Renewal of certificate

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A.
				Every Code Academy shall apply for renewal of its Certificate of Accreditation
				no later than April 15 of each year, on forms provided by DHCD. The following
				information shall be submitted as part of the renewal application:
1. Proposed state certification course and
				continuing education training schedule for accreditation for the renewal
				period, including a delivery schedule, instructors, target participants, site
				logistics, and proposed budget;
2.
				Proposed related activities such as, but not limited to, equipment and related
				training purchases, conferences, and outside training events;
3. Anticipated revenue for the operation of
				the academy; budget for all training activities, academy staffing, and related
				purchases; and anticipated carryover funds;
4. Any changes to the initially approved
				instructor list; and
5. The
				following commitments:
a. Conduct the Code
				Academy in accordance with all standards and regulations promulgated by DHCD
				and BHCD;
b. Permit DHCD to inspect
				the Code Academy at any time and provide all information pertaining to the
				activities of the Code Academy or its financial condition as requested by
				DHCD;
c. Use the levy retained
				under § 36-137 of the Code of Virginia only for purposes directly relating
				to the operation of the Code Academy;
d. Conduct all state certification courses in
				accordance with DHCD content and delivery requirements;
e. In the event that the Code Academy should
				close, submit to DHCD a list of enrolled students who have not completed their
				program of study and the amount of the course that they have completed;
				and
f. Maintain current, complete,
				and accurate student records, including a record of all hours of work completed
				by each student.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-90 - Personnel qualifications

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A.
				Any director of the Code Academy shall demonstrate a working knowledge of USBC,
				VADR, and SFPC training-related technology and shall possess a minimum of two
				years of supervisory experience. Managerial experience and a college degree
				from an accredited college or university are preferred.
B. All instructors shall have knowledge and
				experience in the trade or profession in which the instructor teaches.
				Instructors teaching the state-required certification courses shall have
				DHCD-approved experience as an instructor or shall have successfully completed
				a Train the Trainer or DHCD-approved equivalent course and hold active DHCD
				instructor certification and active certifications in the discipline in which
				they are teaching.
C. DHCD shall be
				notified of any staff or instructor changes within the Code Academy subsequent
				to receiving accreditation. Staff changes forwarded to DHCD shall include
				qualifications of the instructors.
Statutory Authority: § 36-137 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-100 - Instructional program

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The instructional program shall consist of those courses and
				  subjects, related to the technical provisions of the national model codes and
				  referenced standards, which the Code Academy has been accredited to offer, and
				  be consistent with the instructional programs offered by DHCD. DHCD reserves
				  the sole right to provide programs based on Chapter 1 of the USBC, VADR and
				  SFPC. Attendance at any local or regional Code Academy shall not satisfy
				  mandatory attendance at programs administered by DHCD on any changes to the
				  USBC, VADR or SFPC.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-110 - Application for additional courses

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The operator shall present a supplementary application to
				  DHCD for approval of additional courses of instruction.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-120 - Approval of initial application, withdrawal of course approval, and revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew a certificate of accreditation

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A. DHCD may deny an
				initial application; withdraw course approval; or revoke, suspend, or refuse to
				renew any Code Academy's Certificate of Accreditation for any of the following:
1. Violating any provision of this
				chapter;
2. Furnishing false,
				misleading, or incomplete information to DHCD, or failure to furnish
				information requested by DHCD within a reasonable time;
3. Presenting to a student any information
				that is false, misleading, or fraudulent;
4. Failing to maintain the premises in a safe
				and sanitary condition as required by law, state regulation, or local
				ordinance;
5. Failing to maintain
				adequate financial resources to satisfactorily conduct the courses of
				instruction offered, or to retain an adequate, qualified staff.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-130 - Return of certificate

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Any Certificate of Accreditation issued to a Code Academy
				  shall be returned to DHCD immediately, by registered mail, for the
				  following:
1. Revocation; or
2. Voluntary closure of institution;
				or
3. Any other cause deemed
				sufficient by DHCD.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-137 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Section 13VAC5-80-140 - Records

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DHCD shall maintain records on all actions, findings, and
				  recommendations concerning the initial application approval or denial, or
				  approval of, revocation of, suspension of, or refusal to renew any Certificate
				  of Accreditation. All records shall be available to the public, upon
				  request.
Statutory Authority: § 36-137 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 80 - VIRGINIA STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND REGIONAL CODE ACADEMIES › Form - FORMS (13VAC5-80)

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DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Accreditation Application Budget Detail (eff.
				  9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Accreditation Application Course/Conference
				  Detail (eff. 9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Expense Summary Report (eff.
				  9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Annual Report Cover Sheet
				  (undated)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Annual Report (undated)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Administrative Expense Report (eff.
				  9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Course Report (eff. 9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Monthly Expense Report (eff.
				  9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Revenue Report (eff. 9/13)
DHCD
				  Regional and Local Code Academy Accreditation Projected Expense Summary (eff.
				  9/13)
Statutory Authority: § 36-137 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 90 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING AND MANUFACTURED HOME SAFETY REGULATIONS/1993 [REPEALED] › Section 13VAC5-90-10 to 13VAC5-90-210 - Repealed

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-20 - Application and compliance

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A. In accordance with §
									36-81 of the Code of Virginia,
				registered industrialized buildings shall be acceptable in all localities as
				meeting the requirements of the Industrialized Building Safety Law (Chapter 4
				(§
									36-70 et seq.) of Title 36 of the
				Code of Virginia), which shall supersede the building codes and regulations of
				the counties, municipalities, and state agencies. Local requirements affecting
				industrialized buildings, including zoning, utility connections, preparation of
				the site, and maintenance of the unit shall remain in full force and effect.
				All building officials are authorized to and shall enforce the provisions of
				the Industrialized Building Safety Law (Chapter 4 (§
									36-70 et seq.) of Title 36 of the
				Code of Virginia) and this chapter.
B. In accordance with §
									36-78 of the Code of Virginia, no
				person, firm, or corporation shall offer for sale or rental, or sell or rent,
				any industrialized building subject to any provisions of this chapter unless it
				conforms with the applicable provisions of this chapter.
Further, any industrialized building constructed before
				  January 1, 1972, shall remain subject to the ordinances, laws, or regulations
				  in effect at the time such industrialized building was constructed.
				  Additionally, as a requirement of this chapter, any industrialized building
				  bearing the label of a compliance assurance agency shall remain subject to the
				  provisions of this chapter that were effective when such building was
				  constructed, regardless of whether the building has been relocated.
C. In accordance with §
									36-99 of the Code of Virginia and
				in accordance with the USBC, the installation or erection of industrialized
				buildings and alterations, additions, or repairs to industrialized buildings
				are regulated by the USBC and not this chapter. The USBC provides for
				administrative requirements for permits, inspections, and certificates of
				occupancy for such work.
D. The use
				of off-site manufactured intermodal freight containers, moving containers, or
				storage containers as building modules or components of an industrialized
				building may be approved by the administrator in accordance with
				13VAC5-91-150.
In reviewing the use of intermodal freight containers as
				  structural building components, the administrator may accept evaluation reports
				  from accredited third-party evaluation services.
E. Off-site manufactured intermodal freight
				containers, moving containers, and storage containers placed on site
				temporarily or permanently for use as a storage container are not subject to
				this chapter.
Statutory Authority: §
											36-73 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-30 - Purpose

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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.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-40 - Inspection and enforcement by administrator

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A. The SBCO is designated as the
				administrator's representative for the enforcement of this chapter and shall
				act as the building official for registered industrialized buildings. It shall
				have authority to make inspections during reasonable hours at the manufacturing
				facilities and at building sites where industrialized buildings are being
				installed. The SBCO shall have authority to issue inspection reports for
				correction of violations caused by the manufacturer and to take such other
				actions as are required to enforce this chapter.
B. The SBCO will maintain a list of approved
				compliance assurance agencies. Each manufacturer producing registered
				industrialized buildings will contract with one or more compliance assurance
				agencies for required evaluation, monitoring and inspection services. The
				contract will delineate the services to be provided by the compliance assurance
				agency. The compliance assurance agency will notify the SBCO within 30 days of
				signing a new contract or terminating an existing contract with any
				manufacturer.
Statutory Authority: § 36-73 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-50 - Right of entry and examination by administrator

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In accordance with § 36-82 of the Code of Virginia, the
				  administrator shall have the right, at all reasonable hours, to enter into any
				  industrialized building upon permission of any person who has authority or
				  shares the use, access, or control over the building, or upon request from
				  local officials having jurisdiction, for examination as to compliance with this
				  chapter.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-73 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-60 - Notice of violation from administrator

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In accordance with §
									36-82 of the Code of Virginia,
				  whenever the administrator shall find any violation of this chapter, the
				  administrator shall order the person responsible to bring the building into
				  compliance within a reasonable time. In addition, as a requirement of this
				  chapter, the administrator may request assistance from the building official
				  for enforcement of this section. Any order issued by the administrator pursuant
				  to this section shall contain a statement explaining the right of appeal of the
				  order.
Statutory Authority: §
											36-73 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-70 - Appeals

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Any person aggrieved by DHCD's application of this chapter
				  shall be heard by the State Review Board established by § 36-108 of the
				  Code of Virginia. Such appeal shall be submitted within 21 calendar days of
				  receipt of DHCD's decision. A copy of the decision of DHCD to be appealed shall
				  be submitted with the application for appeal. Failure to submit an application
				  for appeal within the time limit established by this section shall constitute
				  acceptance of DHCD's decision.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-73 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-80 - Limitation of manufacturer's liability

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The manufacturer of a registered industrialized building
				  shall not be required to remedy violations caused by on-site work by others not
				  under his control or violations involving components and materials furnished by
				  others and not included with the registered industrialized
				  building.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-73 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-90 - Penalty for violation

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In accordance with § 36-83 of the Code of Virginia, any
				  person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall be
				  considered guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined
				  not more than $1,000.
Statutory Authority
§ 36-73 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 13 - HOUSING › Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 91 - VIRGINIA INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS › Section 13VAC5-91-100 - Duties and responsibilities of building officials in the installation or erection of a registered industrialized building

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A. All building officials are authorized by
				§ 36-81 of the Code of Virginia to enforce the provisions of this chapter
				and shall be responsible for and authorized to do the following:
1. Verify through inspection that the
				registered industrialized building displays the required state registration
				seal and the proper label of the compliance assurance agency.
2. Verify through inspection that the
				registered industrialized building has not been damaged in transit to a degree
				that would render it unsafe. If the building has been damaged, then the
				building official is authorized to require tests for tightness of plumbing
				systems and gas piping and an operational test to ensure that all luminaries
				and receptacles are operable.
3. If
				warranted due to the nature of any violations discovered, the building official
				shall be permitted to require the correction of any violations of this chapter
				before occupancy of the registered industrialized building is
				permitted.
4. Notify the SBCO of
				any apparent violations of this chapter .