Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2015 IRC; however, the code also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix G, with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2015 IBC; however, the code also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2009 IEBC; however, the code also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. 

Helpful resources for Winfield, West Virginia include the following.

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

Winfield 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 Winfield ? Undetermined
Comments:

An amendment has been made to the IRC in Table 301.2; however, the amendments do not specify if Ice barrier Underlayment is required or not.

 Table R301.2(1) Insert into blank spaces as follows:

            Roof Snow Load – "30 psf'; Wind Speed – "90 mph"; Seismic

            Design Category- "C"

Weathering -"Severe"

Frost Line Depth- "24 inch"

Termite- "Moderate to Heavy"

Decay- "Slight to Moderate"

Winter Design Temperature- "11 degrees";

Flood Hazards- "as noted in the Town of Winfield Floodplain Ordinance"

Air Freezing Index- "500"

Mean Annual Temp – "54.5''

Topographic effects- "No".

Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption).

Comments

Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2015 IRC; however, it also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. 

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 or city website. 

Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2009 IEBC; however, it also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. 

Commercial Building Code

Winfield 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

Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix G, with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2015 IBC; however, the code also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. 

Existing Buildings

Winfield, West Virginia, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code with amendments. Winfield, W. VA, Muni. Code §1701.01 (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code says 2009 IEBC; however, the code also includes a provision that says whichever code is stricter is the code enforced. 

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