West Virginia Contractor License and Building Codes

State of West Virginia Contractor & Building Information

West Virginia West Virginia Division of Labor

West Virginia Division of Labor Contractor Licensing
West Virginia has adopted specific professional guidelines for contractors as well as to protect state businesses and consumers who utilize their services. The Contractor Licensing Board is made up of state businessmen, contractors and construction specialists. The West Virginia Division of Labor acts as the enforcement arm of this Board with highly trained inspectors who travel the state performing routine inspections and investigate claims of unlicensed contractor activity.
For complete information visit: West Virginia Division of Labor Contractor Licensing.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)

Check a West Virginia Contractor License
This search allows you to check if a contractor is licensed with the West Virginia Division of Labor’s Contractor Licensing Board.
To check a license go to: West Virginia Contractor Search

West Virginia ICC International Code Council Building Codes
For West Virginia ICC Building Code information visit: West Virginia ICC Building Codes.

West Virginia Electrical & Building Permit
Example: Building Permit in West Virginia: Electric & Building Permit Application.

West Virginia Electrical Inspectors
For complete information visit: West Virginia Electrical Inspectors.

West Virginia Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
As of July 2016, West Virginia new rules package includes the following 2015 ICC Family of codes which includes the IBC, IRC with the deletion of chapter 11 (Energy Code), IPC, IMC, IFGC, IPMC, 2009 IECC (Residential), 2007 ANSI/ASHRE standard 90.1 (Commercial), 2015 IEBC, 2015 ISPSC, and the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) without amendments.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

West Virginia Energy Codes

The West Virginia Energy Code is adopted and required by the West Virginia Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For complete information visit: West Virginia Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.