Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(b) (amendments). Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(a) (amendments). Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(d) (amendments).

Helpful resources for Summersville, West Virginia include the following.

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

Summersville 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 Summersville ? Yes
Comments:

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

Table R301.2.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria inserts as follows:

            Ground Snow Load- 30 psf

            Roof Snow Load- 21 psf

            Wind Speed- 90 mph

            Climate Zone SA- Energy Requirements

            Seismic Design Category- "B"

            Weathering- Severe

            Frostline Depth- 30" to the bottom of the footing

            Termite- Moderate to Heavy

            Ice Barrier Underlayment Required- Yes

            Flood Hazards- 6/13/11

            Air Freezing Index- 1000

            Mean Annual Temperature- 51.9

Summersville, W. VA. Muni. Code §1711.02(b) (amendments).

Comments

Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(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.

No adoption of Appendix J regarding existing buildings was located in the municipal code or city website. 

Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(d) (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Summersville 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

Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code with amendments. Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(a) (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Summersville, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Summersville, W. VA, Muni. Code §1711.01 (adoption) and §1711.02(d) (amendments).

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