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Building Development Division

Building Code Interpretations (Archive)

Below are the Prince William County Building Official’s interpretations that were issued for the 2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes. The interpretations that are marked with an asterisk * have been updated to the most current Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and can be viewed at Building Code Interpretations (Current).

Number Description Code/Section Issued
2015-01 Permit Required IBC/108 03/09/20
2015-02 Type 1 and 2 Construction - Combustible Materials Allowed - Ceiling Cap IBC/2015, Section 603 03/09/20
2015-03 Type 1 and 2 Construction - Combustible Materials Allowed - Furniture IBC/2015, Section 603 03/09/20
2015-04 Through Penetrations IBC/2015, Section 707, 708, 711 03/09/20
2015-05 Egress - Elevated Walkway IBC Sections 1003 & 1011 03/09/20
2015-06 Doors - Locks and Latches IBC Section 1010 03/09/20
2015-07 Playground Egress IBC Section 1010, 1028 03/09/20
2015-08 Dining Surfaces IBC/2015, Section 1108.2.9.1 03/09/20
2015-09 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ICC A117.1-2009 03/09/20
2015-10 Accessibility Requirements in Existing Buildings  VEC/402, 404 &710 02/20/20