Town of Gassaway

Building permit requirements are established by Town of Gassaway municipal ordinances. Status of mandatory local residential building permits unclear; contact town directly.

Note: Building permit requirements and exemptions vary by local ordinance. Contact Gassaway Town Hall for current code and exemption details.

Building code

Subject to West Virginia State Building Code (2015 IBC/IRC with amendments) if adopted locally.

Contractor requirements

Residential projects $10,000+ require West Virginia Contractor License (H classification). Commercial projects $25,000+ require WV Contractor License. Electrical work >$1,000 requires separate electrical contractor license.

1. 01
   Contact Gassaway Town Hall to confirm whether building permits are required for your project.
2. 02
   Obtain and complete the applicable permit application from town office.
3. 03
   For residential projects $10,000+, obtain West Virginia Contractor License (H classification).
4. 04
   Submit application and required documents to Town Hall in person.
5. 05
   For septic systems, submit Form SS-182A to West Virginia DHHR Public Health Sanitation Division.
6. 06
   For land disturbance ≥1 acre, obtain WV NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit.

Typical processing time: Varies; contact town hall for specific timelines.