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West Virginia Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 12 current statewide building code adoption records for West Virginia, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current West Virginia adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
West Virginia Life Safety Code 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) NFPA Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia Fire Code 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA 1) NFPA Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Residential Code 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Mechanical Code 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Building Code 2018 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Fuel Gas Code 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Plumbing Code 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Standard Official source
West Virgina State Building Code- Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Standard Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Property Maintenance Code 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Standard Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Existing Building Code 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
West Virginia State Building Code- Energy Code 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source

West Virginia building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for West Virginia?

The current dataset contains 12 active adoption records for West Virginia. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 1, NFPA 101, NFPA 70.

Does West Virginia amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in West Virginia?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in West Virginia.

Are these West Virginia records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.