Department of Housing and Community Development
Board of Housing and Community Development
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Chapter Information
Description | The Board of Housing and Community Development promulgates regulations pertaining to the construction, maintenance, operation and inspection of amusement devices. The Uniform Statewide Building Code applies to amusement devices to the extent not superseded by § 36-98.3 of the Code of Virginia and the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations. An amusement device means (i) a device or structure open to the public by which persons are conveyed or moved in an unusual manner for diversion and (ii) passenger tramways. A "passenger tramway" means a device used to transport passengers uphill, and suspended in the air by the use of steel cables, chains or belts, or by ropes, and usually supported by trestles or towers with one or more spans. |
State Authority | § 36-98.3 of the Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | n/a |
Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | None entered |
Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | Kyle Flanders / Senior Policy Analyst |
Address: |
Main Street Centre 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219 |
Email Address: | kyle.flanders@dhcd.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)786-6761 FAX: (804)371-7090 TDD: (804)371-7089 |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Update the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
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Final | Governor's office review in progress. |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Update the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2021. |
Update Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/04/2018. |
Update Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/14/2014. |
Amendments to Conform to Statute
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011. |
Update Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2011. |
Amend the Virginia Amusement Device Regulation.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2008. |
Update and Amend the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/16/2005. |
General Revision | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2003. |