When there are practical difficulties involved in meeting the provisions of the code, an owner or owner's agent may request in writing a code modification to any of the provisions of the USBC provided the spirit and intent of the code are observed and public health, safety and welfare are assured.
The Local Board of Building Code Appeals hears appeals, which relates to provisions and enforcements of provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Chesapeake Floodplain Management Ordinance.