Title of Regulation: 13VAC5-51. Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (amending 13VAC5-51-11 through 13VAC5-51-155; adding 13VAC5-51-144.5, 13VAC5-51-144.7, 13VAC5-51-144.8, 13VAC5-51-144.9, 13VAC5-51-154.9; repealing 13VAC5-51-146).

Statutory Authority: § 27-97 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: September 5, 2018.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.06 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Housing and Community Development is suspending the final stage of regulatory process regarding the Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-51), published in 34:18 VA.R. 1617-1744 April 30, 2018, and is soliciting additional comments on changes made between publication of the proposed regulation and publication of the final regulation.

The additional comment period ends September 5, 2018. Written comments regarding the changes between publication of the proposed regulation and publication of the final regulation may be submitted to the agency contact.

Agency Contact: Kyle Flanders, Department of Housing and Community Development, Main Street Centre, 600 East Main Street, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 786-6761, FAX (804) 371-7090, or email kyle.flanders@dhcd.virginia.gov.