Code Adoption in Virginia Home › Forums › Public Discussion › Code Adoption in Virginia This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 8 months ago by Patrick Malia. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts 09-18-21 at 2:15 PM #14141 Patrick MaliaParticipant What is the effective date that the 2018 VCC must be used and the 2015 codes become obsolete?? Thanks 09-19-21 at 8:14 AM #14142 Jamie WilksModerator The 2018 USBC was adopted and took effect on July 1, 2021. Per 103.2 When applicable to construction. Construction for which a permit application is submitted to the local building department on or after the effective date of the 2018 edition of the code shall comply with the provisions of this code, except for permit applications submitted during a 1-year period beginning on the effective date of the 2018 edition of the code. The applicant for a permit during such 1-year period shall be permitted to choose whether to comply with the provisions of this code or the provisions of the edition of the code in effect immediately prior to the 2018 edition. 09-19-21 at 9:53 AM #14143 Patrick MaliaParticipant Thank You Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In