Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1989 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict). Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1996 BOCA National Building Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict). Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code does not include the IEBC; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence" and the state has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Helpful resources for Eleanor, 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.
Eleanor 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 Eleanor ? 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.
Comments
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1989 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
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 regarding existing buildings was found in the municipal code.
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code does not include the IEBC; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence" and the state has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Commercial Building Code
Eleanor 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
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1996 BOCA National Building Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Existing Buildings
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code does not include the IEBC; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence" and the state has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Other Building Codes
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1996 BOCA National Plumbing Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1996 BOCA National Mechanical Maintenance Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
Eleanor, West Virginia, adopted the 2015 National Energy Conservation Code for residential buildings. Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption). Note that the municipal code shows the 1996 BOCA National Energy Conservation Code; however, the conflict provisions specify that "The West Virginia State Code shall take precedence." Eleanor, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.03 (Conflict).
