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Building Permits in McMechen, West Virginia

Part of Marshall County.

We have not yet verified rules published by McMechen itself. Below are the West Virginia rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in McMechen are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Marshall County handles applications.

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

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