Building Permits in Alum Creek, West Virginia
Part of Kanawha County.
We have not yet verified rules published by Alum Creek itself. Below are the Kanawha County and West Virginia rules that apply, and where to ask.
Where to apply
Alum Creek has no city government of its own, so building permits are usually issued by Kanawha County. Contact the county building or planning department.
Kanawha County rules
Fence
- Permit required
- Yes source: kanawha.us
- Issued by
- Kanawha County Planning and Community Development Department source: kanawha.us
Solar Panels
- Permit required
- Yes source: kanawha.us
- Issued by
- Kanawha County Planning and Community Development Department source: kanawha.us
West Virginia statewide rules
State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.
- Building code
- 2018 IRC (International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings), adopted as the West Virginia State Building Code source: firemarshal.wv.gov
- Local changes allowed
- Limited source: firemarshal.wv.gov
- Issued by
- West Virginia State Fire Commission source: firemarshal.wv.gov
Shed
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: firemarshal.wv.gov
Pool
- Conditions
- 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code applies statewide as part of the State Building Code source: firemarshal.wv.gov