The International Code Council publishes Interpretation Manuals for the International Codes. Contact the International Code Council (888-699-0541) or visit the Council's Web site to purchase the relevant manual.
The Virginia State Technical Review Board issues interpretations for the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Contact the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development at 804-371-7170 or visit their department's Web site.
The Prince William County Building Official issues interpretations to clarify the technical requirements of the VUSBC. Interpretations are typically issued as a result of a specific question from citizens, contractors or County staff. If an individual disagrees with an interpretation, an appeal can be filed with the Prince William County Board of Building Code Appeals. Following are the interpretations issued by the Prince William County Building Official.
| Number |
Description |
Code/Section |
Issued |
| 2003-01* |
Permit Required - Mechanical |
USBC, Section 109 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-02* |
Piers, Wharves, and Boat Docks |
USBC, Section 109 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-03* |
Expansive Soil As Fill Material |
IRC, Section 401 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-04* |
Through-wall Penetration by Structural Members |
IBC, Chapter 7 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-05* |
Bleacher Egress Lighting and Exit Signs |
IBC, Chapter 10 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-06* |
Means of Egress Lighting |
IBC, Chapter 10 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-07* |
Sunroom Receptacle Outlets |
NEC, Article 210-52 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-08* |
Emergency Systems |
NEC, Article 700 |
11/16/06 |
| 2003-09* |
Sprinkler System in Unheated Space |
NFPA 13R-91 |
11/16/06 |
*Note: The asterisk (*) next to interpretations above indicates an interpretation that was issued under a previous edition of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and has been updated to be consistent with the current Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The previous interpretations can be viewed at Building Code Interpretations (Archive).
