Code Facts
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603.1.3 Electrical.
The use of electrical wiring methods with combustible insulation, tubing, raceways and related components shall be permitted when installed in accordance with the limitations of the ICC Electrical Code |
02/28/06 |
704.3 Buildings on the same lot.
For the purposes of determining the required wall and opening protection and roof-covering requirements, buildings on the same lot shall be assumed to have an imaginary line between them. |
02/27/06 |
IEBC Section 812.1, Change of occupancy group with separation
The occupancy classification of an existing building may be changed, provided that the building meets all of the requirements of Chapter 7 applied throughout the building for the new occupancy group and complies with the requirements of Sections 802 through 812. Please review the applicable provisions of Chapter 7 and Sections 802 through 812 and revise the letter submitted with application for change of occupancy. The letter should provide a summary analysis showing that the proposed repairs, alterations and rehabilitation of this building will comply with the applicable provisions of this code. |
02/17/06 |
IEBC Section 701.2, Compliance
In addition to the provisions of this chapter, work shall comply with all of the requirements of Chapters 5 and 6. The requirements of Sections 603, 604 and 605 shall apply within all work areas whether or not they include exits and corridors shared by more than one tenant and regardless of the occupant load. Exception: Buildings in which the reconfiguration of space affecting exits or shared egress access is exclusively the result of compliance with the accessibility requirements of Section 506.2 shall not be required to comply with this chapter. |
02/16/06 |
USBC Part II, Virginia Rehabilitation Code, Section 103.1, General
The provisions of this code shall control the rehabilitation, alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of existing buildings and structures when this code is chosen as an alternative to compliance with the Virginia Construction Code. All administrative provisions of the Virginia Construction Code, including but not limited to, requirements for permits, inspections and approvals by the local building department, provisions for appeals from decisions of the local building department and the issuance of modifications, are applicable to the use of this code, except where this code set out differing requirements. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement in the IEBC, the specific requirement shall govern |
02/15/06 |
USBC Part II, Virginia Rehabilitation Code, Section 1201.2, Applicability
Work involving rehabilitation, additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this chapter or the provisions of Chapters 4 through 10. The provisions in sections 1201.2.1 through 1201.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or I. |
02/14/06 |
USBC Part I, Virginia Construction Code, Section 103.4, Additions
Additions to buildings and structures shall comply with the requirements of this code for new construction and an existing building or structure plus additions shall comply with the height and area provisions of Chapter 5. Further, this code shall not require changes to the design or construction of any portions of the building or structure not altered or affected by an addition, unless the addition has the affect of lowering the current level of safety. Exception: This section shall not be construed to permit noncompliance with any applicable flood load or flood resistant construction requirements of this code. |
02/13/06 |