Fairfax County is required to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Both codes reference the 2006 International Codes* as administered by the International Code Council. The administrative provisions will be included as Chapter 1 of a Virginia version of the codes listed below and can be purchased through the ICC. The administrative provisions are also available as a stand alone document (see below).
The Uniform Statewide Building Code is divided into three parts: Part I, The Virginia Construction Code; Part II, The Virginia Rehabilitation Code; and Part III, The Virginia Maintenance Code.
Statewide Codes*
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Virginia Construction Code (PDF)
- 2006 International Building Code (with ANSI A117.1-2003 for accessibility)
- 2006 International Residential Code
- 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (with ASHRAE 90.1-2004)
- 2006 International Mechanical Code
- 2006 International Plumbing Code
- 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2005 National Electrical Code
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Virginia Rehabilitation Code (PDF)
- 2006 International Existing Building Code
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Virginia Maintenance Code (PDF)
- 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
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Statewide Fire Prevention Code (PDF)
- 2006 International Fire Code
*As of May 1, 2008. Until April 30, 2009, plans may be submitted under technical provisions of either the 2003 or 2006 codes.
Local Ordinances
Purchase Codes
The codes listed above may be purchased at the county's Maps and Publications Office, located on the first floor of the Government Center, telephone 703-324-2974, TTY 711
- Purchase International Codes from the International Code Council
- Purchase National Electrical Code from the National Fire Protection Association
Code Organizations
- International Code Council
- Virginia Building and Code Officials Association
- Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
- Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association