Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(7) (adoption) and §1731.03(b) (amendments). Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(1) (adoption) and §1731.03(a) (amendments). Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(9) (adoption).

Helpful resources for Moundsville, West Virginia include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Moundsville, 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.

Moundsville 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 Moundsville ? Yes
Citation: Moundsville, W. VA. Muni. Code §1731.03(b).
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves. Moundsville, W. VA. Muni. Code §1731.03(b).

Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load	30 psf
Wind Speed Design (mph)	90 mph
Seismic Design Category	B
Subject to Damage From
Weathering	Severe
Frost Line Depth	30''
Termite	Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temp	11 Degrees
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Yes

 

Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.03(b).

Government Officials

Comments

Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(7) (adoption) and §1731.03(b) (amendments). 

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.

Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(9) (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Moundsville 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

Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(1) (adoption) and §1731.03(a) (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Moundsville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Moundsville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1731.01(9) (adoption).

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