Fire
State Amended
West Virginia Life Safety Code
Adopted from:2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Building Codes by State & Jurisdiction
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Fire
State Amended
West Virginia Fire Code
Adopted from:2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA 1)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
MEP
State Amended
West Virginia Electrical Code
Adopted from:2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Residential
State Amended
West Virginia State Building Code- Residential Code
Adopted from:2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
MEP
State Amended
West Virginia State Building Code- Mechanical Code
Adopted from:2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Building
State Amended
West Virginia State Building Code- Building Code
Adopted from:2018 International Building Code (IBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
MEP
State Amended
West Virginia State Building Code- Fuel Gas Code
Adopted from:2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
MEP
As is
West Virginia State Building Code- Plumbing Code
Adopted from:2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Building
As is
West Virgina State Building Code- Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Adopted from:2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Building
As is
West Virginia State Building Code- Property Maintenance Code
Adopted from:2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Building
State Amended
West Virginia State Building Code- Existing Building Code
Adopted from:2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
Energy
State Amended
West Virginia State Building Code- Energy Code
Adopted from:2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreAug 1, 2022—Present
People also ask
West Virginia has adopted 12 active building codes, including editions of the West Virginia Life Safety Code, West Virginia Fire Code, West Virginia Electrical Code. Use the list above to verify the specific year and edition for your project.
No, West Virginia generally mandates statewide building code adoption, ensuring consistent construction standards across all jurisdictions.
Most states, including West Virginia, review and adopt new building code editions every 3 to 6 years, typically following the triennial publication cycles of the ICC and NFPA.
West Virginia's current building code adoption is based on the 2021 edition cycle. Check the code cards above for specific edition years for each code type (IBC, IRC, IFC, etc.).
West Virginia publishes statewide amendments. The amendment type for each code is indicated by the badge (As Is, State Amended, or State Edition) on each code card above.
Permit requirements in West Virginia depend on the locally adopted building codes shown above. Contact your local building department for specific permit thresholds and submittal requirements. The code edition in effect on your permit application date determines which requirements apply to your project.