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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

6VAC35-71-280: Buildings and inspections

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 6. Criminal Justice And Corrections
  2. Agency 35. Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
  3. Chapter 71. Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
  4. Part III. Physical Environment

A. All newly constructed buildings, major renovations to buildings, and temporary structures shall be inspected and approved by the appropriate building officials. There shall be a valid, current certificate of occupancy available at each JCC.

B. A current copy of the facility's annual inspection by fire prevention authorities indicating that all buildings and equipment are maintained in accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51) shall be maintained. If the fire prevention authorities have failed to timely inspect the facility's buildings and equipment, the facility shall maintain documentation of its request to schedule the annual inspection, as well as documentation of any necessary follow-up. For this subsection, the definition of annual shall be defined by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, State Fire Marshal's Office.

C. The facility shall maintain a current copy of its compliance with annual inspection and approval by an independent, outside source in accordance with state and local inspection laws, regulations, and ordinances, of the following:

1. General sanitation;

2. The sewage disposal system, if applicable;

3. The water supply, if applicable;

4. Food service operations; and

5. Swimming pools, if applicable.

Collected 2026-09-14T04:47:05Z. Source file · JSON

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