What is the Virginia Maintenance Code and does it apply to the Citizens of the City of Norton?
The Virginia Maintenance Code is maintenance standards that apply to existing buildings and structures. Unlike the mandated building code, each locality in the State of Virginia has the option to adopt all, or part of the Virginia Maintenance Code. The City of Norton adopted the entire Virginia Maintenance Code in 1987. The Property Maintenance Code covers exterior, interior, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire safety issues of existing structures. In short, the Property Maintenance Code provides safe, sanitary minimum standards in which an existing structure must be maintained.

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1. Are there any structures that are exempt from the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code?
2. Are there exemptions in the requirement to obtain a permit?
3. What building codes are enforced by the City of Norton?
4. What is the Virginia Maintenance Code and does it apply to the Citizens of the City of Norton?
5. What is the difference between the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Maintenance Code?