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Virginia
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (SFPC)
Adopted Code Edition
2021 IFC (with VA amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
VA Dept of Fire Programs — Office of the State Fire Marshal ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
VA DPOR — Electrical Contractor + ES specialty (Electronics/Communications)
Fire Sprinkler
VA DPOR — Class A/B/C Contractor + SPR (Sprinkler) specialty
Jurisdiction Notes
VA Board of Housing & Community Development adopts the SFPC. DPOR handles contractor licensing.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the VA Dept of Fire Programs — Office of the State Fire Marshal and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.