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Agency
Department of Housing and Community Development
Board
Board of Housing and Community Development
 
chapter
Virginia Amusement Device Regulations [13 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Guidance Documents
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 The Uniform Statewide Building Code applies to amusement devices to the extent not superseded by § 36-98.3 of the Code of Virginia and the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations.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 (36) 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
Update the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Comment period is underway and will end on 05/09/2023.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Update the Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2021.
Update Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/04/2018.
Update Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/14/2014.
Amendments to Conform to Statute
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/28/2011.
Update Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2011.
Amend the Virginia Amusement Device Regulation.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
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.