Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Ripley, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Ripley, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01(b) (adoption) and §1705.13 (single-family dwelling requirements). Note that section "1711.01(c)" says that the city adopts the latest edition of this code as published by the State. Ripley, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Ripley, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01(b) (adoption). Note that section "1711.01(c)" says that the city adopts the latest edition of the code as published by the State. No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code; however, the state adopted the 2018 IEBC as a part of the West Virginia State Building Code. See, West Virginia (PLRB).

Helpful resources for Ripley, West Virginia include the following.

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

Ripley 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Ripley ? 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

Ripley, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Ripley, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.01(b) (adoption) and §1705.13 (single-family dwelling minimum requirements). Note that section "§1711.01(c)" says that the city adopts the latest edition of this code as published by the State. 

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 or city website; however, the state adopted the 2018 IEBC as a part of the West Virginia State Building Code. See, West Virginia (PLRB).

Commercial Building Code

Ripley 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

Ripley, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Ripley, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01(b) (adoption). Note that section "1711.01(c)" says that the city adopts the latest edition of this code as published by the State. 

Existing Buildings

No local adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) could be located in the municipal code or city website; however, the state adopted the 2018 IEBC as a part of the West Virginia State Building Codes. See, West Virginia (PLRB).

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