Charleston, West Virginia Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Charleston, West Virginia.
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Charleston West Virginia Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 (State Building Code) | West Virginia Fire Commission, (304) 558-2191 or online. |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 (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 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 | Building Department Phone: (304) 348-6833 Fax: (304) 348-6836 |
| Plumbing | Building Department Phone: (304) 348-6833 Fax: (304) 348-6836 |
| Mechanical | Building Department Phone: (304) 348-6833 Fax: (304) 348-6836 |
| Electrical | Building Department Phone: (304) 348-6833 Fax: (304) 348-6836 |
| Accessibility | Building Department Phone: (304) 348-6833 Fax: (304) 348-6836 |
| Zoning | Melanie Blasingim Zoning Administrator Phone: (304) 348-8105 |
| Planning | Dan Vriendt Planning Director Phone: (304) 348-8105 Fax: (304) 348-8042 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (304) 348-8198 |
| Parks/Recreation | John Charnock Director Phone: (304) 348-6860 Fax: (304) 348-0705 |
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Other West Virginia Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within West Virginia:
