What is code for construction?
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A construction code may be defined as a set of rules of procedure and standards of materials designed to secure uniformity and protect public interest, usually established by a public agency.
What building code does Fairfax County use?
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Fairfax County is required to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC). Both codes are administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and reference the International Codes as published by the International Code Council.

What is the Naics code for concrete construction?
238110
Establishments primarily engaged in–
2007 NAICS | 2012 NAICS | Index Entries for 238110 |
---|---|---|
238110 | 238110 | Concrete repair |
238110 | 238110 | Concrete resurfacing |
238110 | 238110 | Footing and foundation concrete contractors |
238110 | 238110 | Foundation, building, poured concrete, contractors |
Do I need gutters if I have drip edge?
If the home has no gutter, the drip edge will prevent the water from running down the fascia and onto or into the soffit cavity. However, without the drip edge, the water sticks to shingles, potentially working its way under the shingles to cause a leak.

Are H clips required for roof sheathing in Virginia?
For the most common roof sheathing in our area, which is 1/2” nominal (7/16” actual) sheathing over trusses or rafters at 24” on center, there is no requirement for H-clips. The APA table has a span rating for the sheathing installed with, or without, H-clips, and the span rating is the same both ways.
Where is Route 50 in Virginia?
U.S. Route 50 ( US 50) is a transcontinental highway which stretches from Ocean City, Maryland to West Sacramento, California. In the U.S. state of Virginia, US 50 extends 86 miles (138 km) from the border with Washington, D.C. at a Potomac River crossing at Rosslyn in Arlington County to the West Virginia state line near Gore in Frederick County .
What is the new US 50 in Loudoun County?
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted to rename the section of US 50 within Loudoun County from John Mosby Highway to Little River Turnpike on December 7, 2021. This is in an effort to restore historical names and remove segregationist and Confederate symbols throughout the county.
Where does US 50 start and end?
U.S. Route 50 (US 50) is a transcontinental highway which stretches from Ocean City, Maryland to West Sacramento, California. In the U.S. state of Virginia, US 50 extends 86 miles (138 km) from the border with Washington, D.C. at a Potomac River crossing at Rosslyn in Arlington County to the West Virginia state line near Gore in Frederick County.
What is the history of US Route 50?
Then in November 1926 the route became part of US Route 50 as designated in the United States Numbered Highway System. At Winchester, the northern end of the Valley Pike, another historic trail, turnpike and toll road pathway steeped in history, intersected US 50 and several other important older roads.