13 Va. Admin. Code § 5-63-140

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 13VAC5-63-140 - Section 114 Stop work orders

A. Section 114.1 Issuance of order. When the building official finds that work on any building or structure is being executed contrary to the provisions of this code or any pertinent laws or ordinances, or in a manner endangering the general public, a written stop work order may be issued. The order shall identify the nature of the work to be stopped and be given either to the owner of the property involved, to the owner's agent or to the person performing the work. Following the issuance of such an order, the affected work shall cease immediately. The order shall state the conditions under which such work may be resumed.

B. Section 114.2 Limitation of order. A stop work order shall apply only to the work identified in the order, provided that other work on the building or structure may be continued if not concealing the work covered by the order.

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 3, eff. November 16, 2005.

Statutory Authority

§ 36-98 of the Code of Virginia.