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July 1, 2022, the 2018 Edition of the Virginia Construction Code (USBC) becomes effective in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Fredericksburg. The 2018 Edition of the USBC references the 2018 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) and entire family of 2018 International Codes including the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) as amended by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The current editions of the model codes that make up the USBC are:
The 2018 Virginia Construction Codes may be viewed at the International Code Council website. (link to )
Codebooks may be purchased from the International Code Council website.
Copies of the current 2018 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) administrative section with amendments, are available free of charge from the Virginia Building and Code Officials Association (VBCOA).