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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is the desire of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia to protect the life and property of the citizens of Jefferson County and;
WHEREAS, The County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia duly passed an Ordinance adopting the State of West Virginia building code on March 29, 2001 and;
WHEREAS, the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia desires that all building permits issued before October 1, 2006, shall remain valid and regulated under the state building codes adopted and in effect prior to May 15, 2006, and;
WHEREAS, The State of West Virginia has decreed that as of May 15, 2006, the State of West Virginia building code shall be revised to the following codes with local
amendment as permitted by law:
2003 International Building Code, Sixth Printing
2003 International Plumbing Code, Fifth Printing
2003 International Mechanical Code, Fourth Printing
2003 International Fuel Gas Code, Fifth Printing
2003 International Property Maintenance Code, 2nd printing (at the option of
Jefferson County, this ordinance is not adopted)
2003 International Energy Conservation Code, Fifth Printing
2003 International Residential Code for One & Two Family Dwellings, Seventh
Printing (with exceptions/amendments)
ICC/ANSI A117.1 American National Standards for Accessibility & Usable
Buildings and Facilities/1998
2003 International Existing Building Code, Third Printing
(with amendment adopting the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code 2003 edition)
2005 Edition of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70
and;
WHEREAS, the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia desires that all building permits issued on or after October 1, 2006, be regulated under the revised state building code, as adopted by the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia desires to adopt the revised State of West Virginia building code that became effective May 15, 2006, and HEREBY adopts the new Building Code Enforcement Ordinance, as attached.

ORDINANCE AND ORDER
An ordinance and order to ADOPT the State of West Virginia building code relating to building construction and building inspection activities in Jefferson County, West Virginia, and enforcement of said codes.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia to adopt the state building code relating to minimum building and housing construction standards for the public safety, health, and well-being and;
WHEREAS, the adoption of this code is to facilitate proper permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities relating to the construction of buildings, structures, and additions within the jurisdiction of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ORDERED BY The County Commission of Jefferson County, by authority of the Code of West Virginia that the following state codes Section 3n, Article 1, Chapter 7, of the Code of West Virginia, One-thousand Nine-hundred Thirty-one and the State Building Code as provided for in Section 5b, Article 3, Chapter 29, of the Code of West Virginia, One-thousand Ninehundred Thirty-one, are hereby adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the amendments/additions/insertions/changes, if any, prescribed in the Jefferson County Building Code Enforcement Ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED AND ORDERED that this Ordinance and Order shall take effect and be in force from the 1st day of October, 2006, the public welfare requiring it.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY The County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia on the 17th day of August, 2006.

JEFFERSON COUNTY
BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE
GENERAL AUTHORITY
By authority of the Code of West Virginia, Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 3n & Chapter 29, Article 3, Section 5b, to enforce minimum regulations governing the design, construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, demolition, removal, and use of all buildings and structures: providing for the issuance of permits, collection of fees, making of inspections, providing penalties for the violation thereof, to be known as the “Jefferson County Building Code Enforcement Ordinance”.
STANDARDS & CODES
In accordance with the provisions of the Code of West Virginia, Chapter 29, Article 3, Section 5b, the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia does hereby adopt the State Building Code as set forth in Title 87, Legislative Rules, State Fire Commission, effective May 15, 2006; as attached hereto and made a part of this
Ordinance, except as modified and or amended herein. Copies of all adopted Codes and Legislative Rules shall be on file in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission. The Property Maintenance Code is not adopted and shall not be enforced.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
The administration of the building code shall be in accordance with the Administration Chapter of the applicable building code.
ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, & CHANGES
All codes fee schedule: “Attachment A – Schedule of Permit Fees,” shall apply.
1) International Residential Code 2003:
Section R101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME
OF JURISDICTION]” appears.
Section R113.4 Violation Penalties shall be amended to read as follows:
“Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of any of
the adopted codes shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person,
firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the

provisions of this code is committed, continued, or permitted. Upon
conviction of any such violation such person, firm or corporation shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In
addition to the criminal penalties provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its
option, pursue injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West
Virginia”.
Section R114.2 Unlawful Continuance shall be amended to read as follows:
“Any person, firm, or corporation who shall continue any work in or about
the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person, firm, or
corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of
this code is committed, continued, or permitted. Upon conviction of any such
violation such person, firm, or corporation shall be punishable by a fine of not
less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In addition to the criminal penalties
provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its option, pursue injunctive relief in
the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia”.
Table R301.2(1) insert the following design criteria:

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IRC Section P2603.6.1 Sewer Depth insert “28 (twenty eight) (710 mm)”
where “[Number]” appears.
IRC Section P3103.1 Roof Extension insert “12 (twelve) (300 mm)” where
“[Number]” appears.
International Residential Code – Appendix Adoption & Amendments:
The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix A – Sizing And Capacities of Gas Piping.
Appendix B – Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped
With Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, And Appliances
Listed For Use With Type B Vents
Appendix C - Exit Terminals Of Mechanical Draft And Direct-Vent Venting Systems
Appendix F - Radon Control Methods
Appendix G - Swimming Pools, Spas And Hot Tubs
2) International Building Code 2003:
Section 101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF
JURISDICTION]” appears.
Section 113.4 Violation Penalties shall be amended to read as follows:
“Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of any of
the adopted codes shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person,
firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the
provisions of this code is committed, continued, or permitted. Upon
conviction of any such violation such person, firm or corporation shall be
punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In
addition to the criminal penalties provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its
option, pursue injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West
Virginia”.
Section 114.3 Unlawful Continuance shall be amended to read as follows:
“Any person, firm, or corporation who shall continue any work in or about
the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such
work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person, firm, or
corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of
this code is committed, continued, or permitted. Upon conviction of any such
violation such person, firm, or corporation shall be punishable by a fine of not
less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In addition to the criminal penalties
provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its option, pursue injunctive relief in
the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia”.
Section 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads add the following sentence at the end of
the paragraph:
“The ground snow load for Jefferson County, West Virginia shall be a
minimum of 35 pounds per square foot.”
Section 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF JURISDICTION]” appears. Insert
“1980” where “[INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE]” appears in the first
paragraph.
Section 1805.2.1 Frost Protection add the following sentence at the end of the
paragraph:
“The frost line of the locality shall be a minimum of thirty inches (30”)”.
Section 3410.2 Applicability insert “March 29, 2001” where “[DATE TO BE TO
BE INSERTED BY THE JURISDICTON]” appears in the first paragraph.
International Building Code 2003 – Appendix Adoption:
The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix H – Signs
3) International Plumbing Code 2003:
Section 101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF
JURISDICTION]” appears.
Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds insert “zero percent (0%)” in paragraph no. 2
where “[SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]” appears.
Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds insert “zero percent (0%) in paragraph no. 3
where “[SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]” appears.
Section 108.4 Violation Penalties shall be amended as follows:
“Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of any of
the adopted codes or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor; and each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed,
continued, or permitted, after notice has been served. Upon conviction of any
such violation such person, firm or corporation shall be punishable by a fine of
not less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In addition to the criminal
penalties provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its option, pursue
injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia”.
Section 108.5 Stop Work Orders insert “fifty (50)” for the not less than
“[AMOUNT]” and “five-hundred (500)” for the not more than “[AMOUNT]”. Section 305.6.1 Sewer Depth insert “28 (twenty eight) (710mm)” where
“[NUMBER]” appears twice in the first paragraph.
Section 904.1 Roof Extension insert “12 (twelve) (300mm)” where
“[NUMBER]” appears in the first paragraph.
International Plumbing Code 2003 – Appendix Adoption:
The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix B – Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities
Appendix D – Degree Day and Design Temperatures
Appendix E - Sizing of Water Piping System
4) International Mechanical Code 2003:
Section 101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF
JURISDICTION]” appears.
Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds insert “zero percent (0%)” in paragraph no. 2
where “[SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]” appears.
Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds insert “zero percent (0%) in paragraph no. 3
where “[SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]” appears.
Section 108.4 Violation Penalties shall be amended as follows:
“Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of any of
the adopted codes or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor; and each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed,
continued, or permitted, after notice has been served. Upon conviction of any
such violation such person, firm or corporation shall be punishable by a fine of
not less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In addition to the criminal
penalties provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its option, pursue
injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia”.
Section 108.5 Stop Work Orders insert “fifty (50)” for the not less than
“[AMOUNT]” and “five-hundred (500)” for the not more than “[AMOUNT]”.

International Mechanical Code 2003 – Appendix Adoption:
The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix A – Combustion Air Openings And Chimney Connector
Pass-Throughs
5) International Fuel Gas Code 2003:
Section 101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF
JURISDICTION]” appears.
Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds insert “zero percent (0%)” in paragraph no. 2
where “[SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]” appears.
Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds insert “zero percent (0%) in paragraph no. 3
where “[SPECIFY PERCENTAGE]” appears.
Section 108.4 Violation Penalties shall be amended as follows:
“Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of any of
the adopted codes or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor; and each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed,
continued, or permitted, after notice has been served. Upon conviction of any
such violation such person, firm or corporation shall be punishable by a fine of
not less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In addition to the criminal
penalties provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its option, pursue
injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia”.
Section 108.5 Stop Work Orders insert “fifty (50)” for the not less than
“[AMOUNT]” and “five-hundred (500)” for the not more than “[AMOUNT]”.
International Fuel Gas Code 2003 – Appendix Adoption:
The following appendices are specifically adopted:
Appendix A – Sizing And Capacities of Gas Piping (IFGS)
Appendix B - Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped
With Draft Hoods, Caetgory I Appliances, And Appliances
Listed For Use With Type B Vents (IFGS)

Appendix C - Exit Terminals Of Mechanical Draft And Direct-Vent Venting
Systems (IFGS)
6) International Energy Conservation Code 2003:
Section 101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF
JURISDICTION]” appears.
7) Existing Buildings Code 2003:
Section 101.1 Title insert “Jefferson County, West Virginia” where “[NAME OF
JURISDICTION]” appears.
Section 113.4 Violation Penalties shall be amended as follows:
“Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of any of
the adopted codes or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof
or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a
permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor; and each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed,
continued, or permitted, after notice has been served. Upon conviction of any
such violation such person, firm or corporation shall be punishable by a fine of
not less than $50.00 or more than $500.00. In addition to the criminal
penalties provided herein, Jefferson County may, at its option, pursue
injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia”.
Section 1201.2 insert “March 29, 2001,” where ”[DATE TO BE INSERTED BY
JURISDICTION ]” appears.
8) NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2005 Edition: no amendments.
Electrical inspections shall be conducted, by an approved private (third-party)
electrical inspector, using the National Electric Code approved by the West
Virginia State Fire Commission. Fees for said electrical inspections shall be
paid by the applicant directly to the private inspector or inspection service
provider and shall not be included in the permit fees paid to the County.
9) ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities: no amendments.

 

ATTACHMENT A (table)

ATTACHMENT – B
Legislative Rule, Title 87, Series 4, State Building Code
Effective May 15, 2006