Building Inspection
Phone: 304-845-3394
Fax: 304-845-7130
Online Building Permit Application
Blank Building Permit Application
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
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
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 |
Applications & Forms
Printable Building Permit Application
City Contractor License Application
Property Maintenance Complaint Form