Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
No local adoption was found in the municipal code or city website. The scope clarifies Chapter 15 and Chapter 17 apply to all "buildings" as defined in §1719.02 (definitions). Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1719.01 (scope).
Wellsburg, West Virginia, adopted additional provisions for Single Family Dwellings. Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1323.11.
Wellsburg, West Virginia, adopted additional provisions for Multi-family Dwellings. Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1323.07.
Helpful resources for Wellsburg, West Virginia include the following.
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.
Wellsburg adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: undetermined
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Wellsburg ? Unclear
Comments:
No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| DiSerio |
Tom |
Building Inspector |
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Comments
No local adoption of the International Residential Code (IRC) was located in the municipal code. Note that the state has adopted the 2018 IRC as a part of the state building codes. See PLRB, West Virginia Building Codes for more information on state-level codes.
Wellsburg, West Virginia, adopted additional provisions for Single Family Dwellings. Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1323.11.
Wellsburg, West Virginia, adopted additional provisions for Multi-family Dwellings. Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1323.07.
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.
No local adoption of Appendix J or the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) could be located in the municipal code. Note that the state has adopted the 2018 IEBC as a part of the state building codes. See PLRB, West Virginia Building Codes for more information on state-level codes.
Commercial Building Code
Wellsburg adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.
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Comments
No local adoption of the International Building Code (IBC) was located in the municipal code. Note that the state has adopted the 2018 IBC as a part of the state building codes. See PLRB, West Virginia Building Codes for more information on state-level codes.
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) could be located in the municipal code. Note that the state has adopted the 2018 IEBC as a part of the state building codes. See PLRB, West Virginia Building Codes for more information on state-level codes.
Other Building Codes
No local building code adoption was found in the municipal code or city website. The scope clarifies Chapter 15 and Chapter 17 apply to all "buildings" as defined in §1719.02 (definitions). Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1719.01 (scope). See PLRB, West Virginia Building Codes for more information on state-level codes.
Wellsburg, West Virginia, adopted additional provisions for Unsafe Buildings. Wellsburg, W. VA. Muni. Code §1719.04.
