Permits granted to hotels prior to March 1, 2002, shall remain valid until ownership changes or unless conditions at the hotel change in a manner that would adversely affect the public health, safety, welfare, or environment. Necessary alterations, modifications or repairs to a hotel shall not be grandfathered and shall comply with the version of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes in effect at the time the changes are made.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002.