My initial curiosity relates to how the state is planning to streamline building codes in a state that has (for example) both a hurricane-prone coastline and Special Flood Hazard Areas. Is there going to be any geographical distinctions within the new, unified code? If so, might I suggest a "one stop shop" map of which sections of the code apply to which areas of Virginia, perhaps broken down by zip code?

This would make it easier for builders, and citizens more broadly to tell at a glance which additional requirements apply to the area in which buildings are being built and/or modified.

For example, a builder looking at the map would be able to tell at a glance that:

• a building in Newport News might fall within a "+flood zone code, + hurricane zone code" area,
• a building in Roanoke would be listed in a "+flood zone code"  (but not the hurricane code) area
• and a building in Fredericksburg would be listed in a "no additional requirements" area