City of Kingwood

Building permit required for new residential, commercial, and industrial structures; additions and major renovations; garages and detached structures; plumbing, mechanical, electrical work; fences exceeding 6 feet; sheds and storage structures; swimming pools and hot tubs.

Building code

West Virginia State Building Code (2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Residential Code with amendments)

Owner-builder

Owner-builder work permitted with appropriate documentation.

Contractor requirements

Licensed West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board contractor must be listed on all permits (with exceptions for owner-builder work).

1. 01
   Obtain building permit application form from City Hall
2. 02
   Complete application with all required information (project description, cost, contractor info, owner/applicant details, property identification)
3. 03
   Attach project plans/specifications as required
4. 04
   Submit application to City Hall by 4:30 PM Friday (for review at next City Council meeting)
5. 05
   City Council reviews application at their 2nd or 4th Tuesday meeting
6. 06
   Upon Council approval, building permit issued
7. 07
   Licensed contractor must be listed on permit (or owner must perform own work)
8. 08
   Inspections scheduled per project requirements
9. 09
   Final inspection and approval before occupancy

Typical processing time: Varies; note City Council approval required at 2nd or 4th Tuesday meeting; applications must be pre-submitted by Friday

Source: Kingwood City Hall - Building Permits ↗

• Kingwood City Hall (in-person)
• (304) 329-1225 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Typical West Virginia building inspection process includes: foundation/site inspection, framing inspection, rough-in (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) inspection, final inspection before occupancy. Schedule inspections with City Hall as work progresses.