- Roofing permits on record
- Not yet
- Adopted code
- 2021 (VA USBC/VRC) IRC
- Snapshot
- October 30, 2026
What building code applies to roofs in New Kent County?
New Kent (county jurisdiction) enforces the 2021 (VA USBC/VRC) IRC.
The roofing requirements behind it (design wind speed, snow load, underlayment, ice barrier, impact rating, tear-off rules) are in Hail Pro.
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in New Kent County?
Most jurisdictions that enforce a building code require a permit for a full roof replacement and inspect the work; repairs below a local threshold are often exempt. Confirm with the building department for the property's city, or New Kent County for unincorporated areas. Background: do you need a permit to replace a roof.