Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 7 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | NFPA 1 (2021 ed.) + NFPA 101 (2021 ed.), State Fire Code, Title 87 Series 1State Fire Code adopts NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, both 2021 editions, effective since Jul 1, 2026, with state amendments for high-rises (>75 ft), CO detectors, and door locking. SourceVerified on the source | State Fire Marshal statewide; local fire officials (AHJ) assist with plan review/inspection | In forceIn force; next CSR sunset/review Aug 1, 2031 |
| Building | 2018 IBC + 2018 ICC family (plumbing/mechanical/fuel gas/property maintenance/residential) + 2015 IECC, Title 87 Series 4State Building Code adopts the 2018 ICC code family and 2015 IECC, effective since Aug 1, 2022; local jurisdictions enforce it, with state amendments to stairs, HVAC, and appeals-board rules. SourceVerified on the source | Local building jurisdictions enforce statewide; officials certified per Title 87 Series 7 | Rule sunset Aug 1, 2027Aug 1, 2027 (CSR sunset/reauthorization deadline) |
| Elevators | ASME A17.1-3 and A18.1 referenced by statute; edition year set by rule, not stated in the statuteWV Code requires elevators to meet ASME A17.1-3/A18.1; annual inspection once an elevator is in service 5+ years, plus acceptance inspections and ownership-transfer inspections. SourceVerified on the source | WV Division of Labor, Elevator Safety program, statewide | In force |
| Boilers | 42 CSR 3, High-Pressure Steam Boiler and Forced Flow Steam Generator rule (eff. Jun 9, 2021)Boilers over 15 psi get annual internal inspections after the first one (WV Code 21-3-7); forced-flow steam generators are inspected on a schedule capped at 24 months. SourceVerified on the source | WV Division of Labor, Boiler Safety program, statewide (oversees insurance-company inspectors) | In forceIn force; next CSR sunset/review Jun 9, 2031 |
| Pools | 64 CSR 16, Recreational Water Facilities Rule (eff. 2007)Public pools and spas follow ANSI/NSPI design and suction-entrapment standards; county health departments, under the state Office of Environmental Health Services, enforce it. SourceVerified on the source | County health departments; WV Office of Environmental Health Services, statewide | In force |
| Lodging | Hotel health permit/license required statewide (WV Code ch.16 art.6, "Hotels and Restaurants")Hotels need a health-department certificate before licensing and get annual inspections; the statute itself sets sanitation rules plus basic fire-egress items (fire escapes, extinguishers). SourceVerified on the source | Director of Health / local health departments, statewide | In force |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA jurisdiction; no West Virginia State PlanWest Virginia has no OSHA-approved State Plan; private-sector employers fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction. State and local government employees have no OSHA coverage. SourceVerified on the source | Federal OSHA, U.S. Dept. of Labor | In force |
NFPA 1 (2021 ed.) + NFPA 101 (2021 ed.), State Fire Code, Title 87 Series 1. State Fire Code adopts NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, both 2021 editions, effective since Jul 1, 2026, with state amendments for high-rises (>75 ft), CO detectors, and door locking. Enforced by: State Fire Marshal statewide; local fire officials (AHJ) assist with plan review/inspection.
2018 IBC + 2018 ICC family (plumbing/mechanical/fuel gas/property maintenance/residential) + 2015 IECC, Title 87 Series 4. State Building Code adopts the 2018 ICC code family and 2015 IECC, effective since Aug 1, 2022; local jurisdictions enforce it, with state amendments to stairs, HVAC, and appeals-board rules. Enforced by: Local building jurisdictions enforce statewide; officials certified per Title 87 Series 7.
Elevators: WV Division of Labor, Elevator Safety program, statewide (ASME A17.1-3 and A18.1 referenced by statute; edition year set by rule, not stated in the statute). Boilers: WV Division of Labor, Boiler Safety program, statewide (oversees insurance-company inspectors) (42 CSR 3, High-Pressure Steam Boiler and Forced Flow Steam Generator rule (eff. Jun 9, 2021)).
West Virginia is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Building: Rule sunset Aug 1, 2027 (Aug 1, 2027 (CSR sunset/reauthorization deadline)); Aug 1, 2027: State Building Code (Title 87 Series 4) CSR sunset/reauthorization deadline; rule lapses unless the Legislature renews it, and a newer IBC edition would likely be adopted at that point.
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