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| Building Code: |
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) is based on 2006 IBC with state amendments. Local jurisdictions may not amend the code. The USBC can be accessed at: http:www.dhcd.virginia.gov/StateBuildingCodesandRegulations/Virginia_Uniform_Statewide_Building_Code.htm |
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| Energy Code: |
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code is based on 2006 IECC with state amendments. Local jurisdictions may not amend the code. |
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| Fire Prevention: |
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC) is based on the 2006 IFC with state amendments. Local jurisdictions may amend the code to make it more stringent provided such regulations do not affect the manner of construction or materials to be used in the erection, alteration, repair, or use of a building or structure, as provided in the USBC, including the voluntary installation of smoke alarms and regulation and inspection thereof in commercial buildings where such smoke alarms are not required under the provisions of the SFPC. The SFPC can be accessed at http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/Forms/DBFR/SFPC.pdf |
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| Life Safety: |
None. |
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| Residential Code: |
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code is based on 2006 IRC with state amendments. Local jurisdictions may not amend the code. |
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| Res. Energy Code: |
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code is based on 2006 IECC and state amendments. Local jurisdictions may not amend the code. |
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| State Contacts: |
State Building Code Administrator
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Building and Fire Regulation
501 North Second Street
Richmond,
VA
23219-1321
State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal’s Office
501 North Second Street
Richmond,
VA
23219-1321
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Department of Housing and Community Development - Division of Building and Fire Regulation
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State Fire Marshal's Office
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Industry Statistics
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The manufacturers and installers of cement-based products in Virginia:
- Operate over establishments
- Employ more than people
- Generate more than $25,794,000 in revenues
The cement-based products industry contribution to the revenues of Virginia from:
- Combined direct and indirect employment of: resulting in annual revenues exceeding $50.2 million
Click here for more detailed statistical information on the cement-based products industry.
| Manufacturers include cement, ready-mixed concrete, and concrete products. Aggregate, steel reinforcement, admixtures and ancillary products such as ties, anchors, and forms are not included in these statistics. |
| Installers are limited to masonry and concrete contracting firms. Steelworkers that set reinforcement, carpenters that erect formwork, and other related trades are not included. |
| Direct employment is for those establishments described as manufacturers and installers. Indirect employment includes professionals and trades and services personnel required to support direct employees (retailers, school teachers, doctors, etc.). |
| Annual revenues are approximations of those generated from sales taxes, income taxes, real estate taxes, etc. applicable in the specific state. |
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Local Contacts |
Mid-Atlantic Precast Association
P.O. Box 831
Hockessin,
DE,
19707-0831
Monica Schultes
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Executive Director
(800) 453-4447
Precast
Northeast Cement Shippers Association
1493 US Route 9
Castleton,
NY,
12033-9662
Patrick Reardon
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Executive Director
(518) 732-0168
Cement
Virginia Masonry Association
P.O. Box 6783
Richmond,
VA,
23230-
Marcia Meighan
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Executive Director
(804) 377-2080
Masonry
Virginia Ready-Mixed Concrete Assn.
600 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300
Charlottesville,
VA,
22911-
Peter Easter
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Executive Director
(434) 977-3716
Ready-Mixed Concrete
Northeast Cement Shippers Association
P.O. Box 911
Conshohocken,
PA,
19428-
Ken M. Justice, P.E.
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Promotion Director, New Jersey/Delaware
(610) 828-5119
Cement
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