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Virginia Construction Compliance: Document Review Considerations

Virginia construction projects must comply with the Virginia Construction Code (VCC), which adopts the IBC with Virginia-specific amendments. Northern Virginia projects near DC face federal coordination requirements on certain project types.

Requirements

Key compliance requirements

  • Virginia Construction Code compliance
  • Virginia Maintenance Code for renovation projects
  • Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code coordination
  • VDOT requirements for projects affecting state roads
Risk areas

Common contradiction areas

  • Virginia amendments to IBC conflicting with specification sections
  • Fire Prevention Code requirements not reflected in fire protection specs
  • VDOT road coordination requirements not reflected in civil drawings

Lintel catches the contradictions that create compliance risk, before your project breaks ground.