What Codes are in Use?

Currently the following codes are applicable:

  • 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code - entire code series

  • 2021 International Residential Code

  • 2021 International Building Code

  • 2020 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)

  • 2021 International Fire Prevention Code

  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code

  • 2021 International Mechanical Code

  • 2021 International Plumbing Code

Many of these codes reference other codes and documents, which are then considered part of the applicable codes.

The code change cycle is approximately every three years.

Copies of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code may be downloaded free of charge from http://www.vbcoa.org . Copies of the other codes are available for purchase online from http://www.iccsafe.org .

Staff Information

Susan McGhee
Director

757-678-0443 ext. 541

smcghee@co.northampton.va.us

Michael Starling
Zoning Administrator

757-678-0443 ext. 545

michael.starling@co.northampton.va.us

John Outten
Building Official

757-678-0443 ext. 525

joutten@co.northampton.va.us

Vacant
Planner/Community Redevelopment Specialist

Rodney Braxton
Development Inspector

757-678-0443 ext. 542

rodney.braxton@co.northampton.va.us

Vacant
Building Inspector

Vacant
Code Compliance Inspector 

Vacant
Environmental Specialist

 
Jennifer Sayers 
Building Permit Technician

757-678-0443 ext. 543

jsayers@co.northampton.va.us

Carolyn Duffy
Zoning Permit Technician

757-678-0443 ext. 524

carolyn.duffy@co.northampton.va.us

Olivia Bennett
Administrative Clerk 

757-678-0443 ext. 544

olivia.bennett@co.northampton.va.us

Department of Planning, Permitting & Enforcement
PO Box 538
16404 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 5 PM