Building Inspection

Phone: 304-845-3394

Fax: 304-845-7130

Online Building Permit Application

Blank Building Permit Application

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Permits and Licenses

• A Building Permit is required for all work.  There is not charge for projects $1,000.00 and under, including materials and labor.  See tiered schedule below.
• A City Contractor’s license is required for any job over $300 (materials and labor) which includes any pay.
• All subcontractors must have a state contractor’s license also
• A Business Registration Certificate is required for all contractors no matter what the amount of the job is.
• B&O taxes for each job must be paid before any permits are issued.
• The general contractor pays the B&O tax on the total cost of the contract.
• Each subcontractor must pay B&O on his portion of the contract and permit fee.
• All electrical work requires an electrical permit. Any work hired must be performed by a state-licensed electrician.
• Electrical permits are calculated based on the number of electrical items.
• Plumbing permits are required for all plumbing work.
• New construction (residential, modular, trailers, commercial) require plot, detailed prints, electrical permits, plumbing permits, building permits, stormwater runoff permit and occupancy permit.
• Other permits that may be required:
  • Water Tap          $330.00
  • Sewer Tap         $750.00
  • Curb Cutting      $2.00 per lineal foot.
  • Street Cutting    $200.00

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Building permit fees:

Min Amount	Max Amount	Fee
$0.00	$1,000.00	$0.00
$1,001.00	$2,500.00	$20.00
$2,501.00	$5,000.00	$25.00
$5,001.00	$10,000.00	$30.00
$10,0001.00	$20,000.00	$35.00
$20,001.00	$25,000.00	$40.00
$25,001.00	$35,000.00	$45.00
$35,001.00 and Over	$50.00 plus $2.00 per $1000 or Fraction of $1,000 over $35,001.00

Electrical & Plumbing permit information can be found in the codified ordinances of Moundsville.

Part Seventeen - Building and Housing Code

• Electrical permit and inspection fees. 1709.03
• Plumbing permit and inspection fees. 1709.07

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Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load	30 psf
Wind Speed Design (mph)	90 mph
Seismic Design Category	B
Subject to Damage From
Weathering	Severe
Frost Line Depth	30''
Termite	Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temp	11 Degrees
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Yes

 

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Applications & Forms

Printable Building Permit Application

City Contractor License Application

Occupancy Permit Application

Property Maintenance Complaint Form