Building Permits in Jefferson County, West Virginia
We have not yet verified rules published by Jefferson County itself. Below are the West Virginia rules that apply, and where to ask.
Where to apply
Jefferson County issues building permits for unincorporated areas; cities inside the county usually run their own permit offices.
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