36-101 - Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect. - Virginia Statutes

§ 36-101. Effective date of Code; when local codes may remain in effect.

No Code provisions shall be made effective prior to January 1, 1973, or laterthan September 1, 1973; provided that the initial Building Code shall notbecome effective earlier than 180 days after the publication thereof.

It is further provided that where, in the opinion of the Review Board, localcodes are in substantial conformity with the State Code the local code may,with the concurrence of the Review Board remain in effect for two years fromthe effective day of the State Code for transition to implementation of theState Code.

(1972, c. 829.)