Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and See Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and See Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and See Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Note that Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022) clarifies the 2018 codes were adopted.

Helpful resources for Hurricane, West Virginia include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for West Virginia

Residential Building Code

West Virginia adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB, West Virginia Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Hurricane adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Hurricane ? Yes
Comments:

No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was found in the municipal code or city website; however, we contacted the city who informed us that ice barrier underlayment is required by Hurricane. Source: Danny Brickles, Hurricane Building Code Official, (6/24/2020). 

Table R301.2(1) Insert

"Roof Snow Load – 20 psf

Wind Speed – 115 mph

Seismic Design Category – B

Weathering – Severe

Frost Line Depth – 30"

Termite – Moderate to Heavy

Decay – Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp – 11 degrees

Flood Hazards – as noted in the Floodplain District Ordinance, April 18, 2005"

Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.03 (amendments).

Government Officials

Comments

Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Note the ordinance clarifies the 2018 codes were adopted.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Hurricane, West Virginia did not adopt Appendix J regarding Existing Buildings.

Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Note the ordinance clarifies the 2018 codes were adopted.

Commercial Building Code

Hurricane adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Note the ordinance clarifies the 2018 codes were adopted.

Existing Buildings

Hurricane, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Hurricane, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adopted), § 1711.03 (amendments), and Ordinance No. 2022-06 (2022). Note the ordinance clarifies the 2018 codes were adopted.

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