Unincorporated Brooke County

Residential building permits are NOT required in unincorporated Brooke County. Commercial and public buildings must comply with WV State Building Code (2015 IBC). Environmental permits required for stormwater disturbance (1+ acres) and septic system installation.

• Exempt All residential construction in unincorporated areas (no permit requirement)
• Exempt Ordinary repairs and maintenance

Note: Residential exemption applies only to unincorporated areas. Health and sanitation standards still apply. Septic system installation requires WV DHHR permit. Stormwater disturbance of 1+ acre requires NPDES permit.

Building code

2015 International Building Code (IBC 2015) with WV amendments (commercial/public buildings only)

Contractor requirements

WV Contractor License required for residential projects $10,000+ or commercial projects $25,000+. Contractor must provide proof of valid license or written affidavit of exemption.

1. 01
   Residential projects do not require building permits in unincorporated areas
2. 02
   Commercial and public buildings must comply with WV State Building Code; contact WV State Fire Marshal's Office for requirements
3. 03
   For land disturbance of 1+ acre, obtain NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit through WV DEP Electronic Submittal System
4. 04
   For septic system installation, submit Form SS-182A to WV DHHR Public Health Sanitation Division and obtain permit before installation

Typical sequence: Health and sanitation inspections may be conducted by Brooke County Health Department