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West Virginia Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of West Virginia. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning West Virginia Building Codes
• West Virginia has adopted statewide, mandatory codes.
West Virginia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2009 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Structural Code | IBC 2009 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2009 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2009 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005, NFPA 70 (West Virginia State Fire Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 2004/2005 Ed., with supplement | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Accessibility Code | 2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Energy Code | IECC 2003 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-3, ASME A18.1 | |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2009 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
West Virginia Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 Fax: (304) 558-2537 |
| Plumbing | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Mechanical | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Electrical | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Accessibility | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Plan Review | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Energy | State Fire Commission Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Environmental | Dept. of Environmental Protection Phone: (304) 926-0440 |
| Health Department | Environmental Health Phone: (304) 558-2981 |
| Fire Marshal | State Fire Marshal Phone: (304) 558-2191 |
| Boiler Inspector | Labor Dept. Phone: (304) 558-7890 |
| Elevator Inspector | Labor Dept. Phone: (304) 558-7890 |
West Virginia Building Code Website