Code of Virginia
Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code
§ 36-119.1. Existing buildings

This chapter shall not supersede provisions of the Fire Prevention Code promulgated by the Board under § 27-97, that prescribe standards to be complied with in existing buildings or structures, provided that such regulations shall not impose requirements that are more restrictive than those of the Uniform Statewide Building Code under which the buildings or structures were constructed. Subsequent alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation, repair, or conversion of the occupancy classification of such buildings and structures shall be subject to the construction and rehabilitation provisions of the Building Code.
1986, c. 429; 1988, c. 199; 2002, c. 555; 2003, c. 650.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 36 - Housing

Chapter 6 - Uniform Statewide Building Code

§ 36-97. Definitions

§ 36-98. Board to promulgate Statewide Code; other codes and regulations superseded; exceptions

§ 36-98.01. Mechanics' lien agent included on building permit for residential property at request of applicant

§ 36-98.1. State buildings; exception for certain assets owned by the Department of Transportation

§ 36-98.2. Appeals from decision of Building Official regarding state-owned buildings

§ 36-98.3. Amusement devices

§ 36-98.4. Agritourism event buildings

§ 36-99. Provisions of Code; modifications

§ 36-99.01. Provisions related to rehabilitation of existing buildings

§ 36-99.1. Repealed

§ 36-99.2. Standards for replacement glass

§ 36-99.3. Smoke alarms and automatic sprinkler systems in institutions of higher education

§ 36-99.4. Smoke alarms in certain juvenile care facilities

§ 36-99.5. Smoke alarms for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing

§ 36-99.5:1. Smoke alarms and other fire detection and suppression systems in assisted living facilities, adult day care centers and nursing homes and facilities

§ 36-99.6. Underground and aboveground storage tank inspections

§ 36-99.6:1. Repealed

§ 36-99.6:2. Installation of in-building emergency communication equipment for emergency public safety personnel

§ 36-99.6:3. Regulation of HVAC facilities

§ 36-99.7. Asbestos inspection in buildings to be renovated or demolished; exceptions

§ 36-99.8. Skirting

§ 36-99.9. Standards for fire suppression systems in certain facilities

§ 36-99.9:1. Standards for fire suppression systems in hospitals

§ 36-99.10. Repealed

§ 36-99.10:1. Standards for installation of acoustical treatment measures in certain buildings and structures

§ 36-99.11. Identification of disabled parking spaces by above grade signage

§ 36-100. Notice and hearings on adoption of Code, amendments and repeals

§ 36-101. Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect

§ 36-102. Modification, amendment or repeal of Code provisions

§ 36-103. Buildings, etc., existing or projected before effective date of Code

§ 36-104. Code to be printed and furnished on request; true copy

§ 36-105. Enforcement of Code; appeals from decisions of local department; inspection of buildings; inspection warrants; inspection of elevators; issuance of permits

§ 36-105.01. Elevator inspections by contract

§ 36-105.1. Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction

§ 36-105.1:1. Rental inspections; rental inspection districts; exemptions; penalties

§ 36-105.2. Expired

§ 36-105.3. Security of certain records

§ 36-105.4. Occupancy standards for residential dwelling units

§ 36-105.5. Enforcement of Building Code on Indian reservations

§ 36-106. Violation a misdemeanor; civil penalty

§ 36-107. Employment of personnel for administration of chapter

§ 36-107.1. Sale of residential structure with lead-based paint levels exceeding Code standards; penalty

§ 36-108. Board continued; members

§ 36-109. Officers; secretary

§ 36-110. Repealed

§ 36-111. Oath and bonds

§ 36-112. Meetings

§ 36-113. Offices

§ 36-114. Board to hear appeals

§ 36-115. Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates

§ 36-116. Repealed

§ 36-117. Record of decisions

§ 36-118. Interpretation of Code; recommendation of modifications

§ 36-119. Rules and regulations under § 36-73 not superseded

§ 36-119.1. Existing buildings