After March 1, all building plans in Virginia must adhere to the 2009 code that was adopted a year ago. Among the code changes are: mandatory programmable thermostats, at least half of lighting fixtures must use energy efficient bulbs, and a requirement for mounted kitchen fire extinguishers for single family homes without sprinkler systems.
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