The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) establishes the minimum safety requirements for buildings and structures, as well as the administrative process and procedures for enforcing the code. For the technical requirements, the VUSBC adopts by reference the applicable codes listed in the table below. 

2006 VUSBC referenced Codes include:

2006 International Building Code

2006 International Residential Code

2006 International Mechanical Code

2006 International Plumbing Code

2006 International Energy Conservation Code

2006 International Fuel Gas Code

2005 National Electrical Code

2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1 for accessibility standards

2006 International Existing Building Code

Adoption of the 2006 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code

The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code went into effect on May 1, 2008.

Starting on May 1, 2009, all Prince William County construction permit applications must be compliant with the 2006 VUSBC.

Code Interpretations and Policies & Procedures written in previous code years will remain unchanged, regardless of the date they were written, provided the intent remains applicable to the current code. 

Web pages will state the different VUSBC and definitions where applicable.