Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption) and § 1711.03(B) (amendments). Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption) and § 1711.03(A) (amendments). Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption) and § 1711.03 (amendments).

Note that the amendments section has not been updated and still shows the 2015 edition. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.03 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Milton, West Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Milton, West Virginia Municipal Code
• 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.

Milton 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 Milton ? No
Citation: Milton, W. VA. Muni. Code § 1711.03(B)
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves.

         (2)   Table R301.2(1):

         (a)  Ground Snow Load – 20 psf

         (b)  Wind Speed – 115 mph

         (c)  Topographic effects – No

         (d)  Seismic Design Category – A

         (e)  Weathering – Severe

         (f)   Frost Line Depth – 12”

         (g)  Termite – Moderate to Heavy

         (h)  Winter Design Temp – 10 degrees F

         (i)   Ice barrier underlayment required – No

         (j)   Flood Hazards

            1. 08/09/1974 (Article 1731 Floodplain District)

            2. 09/30/1987 (Initial FIRM date)

            3. 06/16/2005 (Map Revised Date) FIRM Panel Numbers – 0158, 0159, 0161, 0162, 0166, 0167, 0178, 0186, 0187, and 0195.

         (k)   Air Freezing Index – 1500 or less

         (l)   Mean Annual Temp – 53.4 degrees F

         (m)  Section P2603.5.1, insert “24 inches (610 mm)” – “24 inches (610 mm)”

Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.03(B) (amendments).

Government Officials

Comments

Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption).

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 adoption of Appendix J regarding existing buildings was found in the municipal code. 

Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Milton 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

Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Milton, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Milton, W. VA, Muni. Code § 1711.01 (adoption).

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