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The code of the city of Charlottesville, Virginia :

the charter as amended and the general ordinances of the city enacted as a whole June 6th, 1932, in effect July 15th, 1932
  
  

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Sec. 494(10). Walls, cornices, and roof required within
the congested fire limits.

Every building hereafter erected within the congested fire limits
shall be inclosed on all sides with walls constructed wholly of
stone, well-burned brick, concrete, or other equivalent incombustible
material; and shall have the roof, top, and sides of all roof
structures, including dormer windows, covered with materials
equal to or better in fire resistive qualities than class "C" roof
covering materials as defined by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
All cornices shall be of incombustible material except
residences and buildings other than business houses which
are not less than ten feet from the nearest street or property
line.