Building Code Official Certification
Authority: WV Code Chapter 29, Article 3, Section 5b(c), Legislative Rule Title 87, Series 7
Effective: August 1, 2006
All persons employed or serve as a public building code official, building code inspector, or building code plans examiner shall be certified by the WV State Fire Commission in his/her respective classification.
Each jurisdiction employing or wishing to employ certified building code officials shall have adopted the State Building Code as promulgated by the State Fire Commission prior to issuance of certification. Each jurisdiction may employee one (1) building code official, code inspector or plans examiner upon demonstrating a deficiency of available, certified officials as a Provisional Official, Inspector or Plans Examiner for a period not to exceed three (3) years. Provisional certifications are not renewable.
Certification Process
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Complete the application and all supporting documentation and fees. Normally will require copies of jurisdictional adoption of State Building Code and letters of employment.
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Expect certifications to be returned within fifteen (15) days after receipt.