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Sec. 7-1. Building Code — Adoption.[101]

There are hereby incorporated by reference in this Code those
documents which, effective September 1, 1973, have been duly
adopted and designated by the authorized agencies of the state as
the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Copies of such
documents shall be kept on file for public inspection in the office
of the division of inspections. The provisions thereof shall govern
and control all matters concerning the construction, alteration,
addition, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy and maintenance
of all buildings, and all other functions which pertain to the
installation of systems vital to all buildings and structures and
their service equipment as defined by such Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code, and shall apply uniformly to all
buildings within the city. (10-15-73, § 1.)

 
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Editor's note. — The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code includes,
among other published codes and pamphlets, the following:

BOCA Basic Building Code (1970).

BOCA Basic Building Code Accumulative Supplement (1972).

BOCA Basic Plumbing Code (1970).

BOCA Basic Plumbing Code Accumulative Supplement (1972).

National Electric Code (1971).

Electrical Code for One and Two Family Dwellings.

Note, therefore, that the adoption of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code affects not only this chapter, but also the provisions relative to the Electrical
Code and to the Plumbing Code contained respectively in chapters 10 and 22.1 of
this volume.