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Agency
Department of Housing and Community Development
 
Board
Board of Housing and Community Development
 
chapter
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code [13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
 
Action:
Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems ...
Action 6750 / Stage 10761
Emergency Stage  
Documents
red ball Emergency Text 4/30/2025  1:00 pm  
pdf Agency Background Document 4/30/2025    
pdf Attorney General Certification 5/7/2025    

Status
Emergency Authority ยง2.2-4011 (A) of the Code of Virginia
Attorney General Review Submitted to OAG: 4/30/2025
 
Review Completed: 5/7/2025
 
Result: Certified
 
DPB Review
Submitted on 5/7/2025
Review Completed: 5/13/2025
Secretary Review Secretary of Commerce and Trade review in progress.  Day 3
Governor's Review Not yet submitted
Virginia Registrar Not yet submitted
Comment Period Comment periods are not required for emergency regulations. If efforts are made to make this regulation permanent, then public comment periods will be established.
Effective Date Not yet determined
Expiration Date Not yet determined
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Chase Sawyer  / Policy & Legislative Services Manager
Address: Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Chase.Sawyer@dhcd.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)310-5872    FAX: (804)371-7090    TDD: (804)371-7089
 
This person is the primary contact for this agency.

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Action 6750:
Emergency Regulations to Amend USBC Related to NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems Requirements
 
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Stage Type Status
Emergency   (10761) Secretary of Commerce and Trade review in progress.
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