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§ STATE / VAVA

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Virginia.

Event production regulations across fourteen categories, dimensioned to the threshold, with source citations.

○UnverifiedLast verified 01.15.2025
CODE BASIS
BuildingIBC 2021
FireIFC
StatewideAPPLIES
§ OVERVIEWI

What to know in Virginia.

4 KEY ITEMS

Uniformly regulated under Dillon's Rule — local jurisdictions cannot modify state code. Consistent statewide requirements.

  1. § 01

    Dillon's Rule state — local jurisdictions cannot modify the state building code

  2. § 02

    Exit separation reduced to 1/4 max diagonal when sprinklered (vs IBC 1/3)

  3. § 03

    900 sq ft tent permit threshold set at state level — locals cannot change it

  4. § 04

    Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) means consistent rules across all jurisdictions

§ SCHEDULEII

Regulation schedule.

14 CATEGORIES
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AHJ NOTICE · VA

Virginia has adopted the IBC 2021. Fire safety follows the International Fire Code.

Data last checked 01.15.2025. Final compliance is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Codes and thresholds change periodically.

§ CITIESIV

Cities with local rules.

1 CITY
  • vaRichmond