BERKELEY COUNTY
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS
Building Permits are
required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change
the occupancy of a building or structure or to erect, install, enlarge,
alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system. (This
includes pre-fabricated structures, decks, change of use, etc.)
Application is made at the Department of Permits &
Inspections, 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 202, Martinsburg, WV 25401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
The following information is required to be
submitted at the time of filing for a permit.
Building
Permits:
Residential
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Two (2) sets of detailed construction plans for residential
structures to include footing and foundation plan, floor plan and cross
sections. One set of
construction plans will be returned with appropriate comments.
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Well and septic permits (from Health Department) or Letters of
availability from appropriate public utility.
(water & sewer)
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All subcontractors must be listed on application with WV
contractors license number. Contractors licensing is issued through the Department of
Labor and can be located by phone at 304-558-7890 or www.labor.state.wv.us/search/default.asp
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Assessors statement and Planning Commission statement needs
signed by their offices.
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Manufacturers truss details. (if trusses are to be used)
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Lam Beam or I-Joists specifications and design.
(if applicable)
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Steel beams require West Virginia Engineer seal.
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Sizes and U values of windows and exterior doors. (if applicable)
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R values of insulation in ceiling, walls & floors. (if
applicable)
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Signed construction agreement and one (1) copy of a plot plan is
required showing the location of any existing structures, existing
and/or proposed driveway access, limits of disturbed area and stockpile
area and the location of existing and/or proposed septic and well
locations. Sufficient
information to show direction of drainage.
If driveway is off a state highway then a copy of the entrance
permit must be submitted at time of application.
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Square footage totals must be documented on the plans and
building permit application (broken down into finished and unfinished
areas)
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If owner is not the applicant, an affidavit provided by our
office, must be executed by the owner and submitted at time of
application.
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All fees paid. (see
fee schedule)
Building
Permits:
Commercial
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Prior to submitting plans for a commercial project, Planning
Commission approval is required.
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Two (2) sets of detailed construction plans for commercial
structures to include structural, plumbing, HVAC, etc.
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Well and septic permits (from Health Department) or water and
sewer permits from appropriate public utility.
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All subcontractors must be listed on application with WV
contractors license number. Contractors licensing is issued through the Department of
Labor and can be located by phone at 304-558-7890 or www.labor.state.wv.us/search/default.asp
●
Manufacturers truss details.
(if trusses are to be used)
●
Lam Beam or I-Joists specifications and design. (if applicable)
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Steel Beams require WV Engineer seal.
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Assessors statement to be completed.
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One (1) copy of Energy Compliance Report (www. Energycodes.gov)
which will include the following information lighting, building envelope
and mechanical checklist.
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Information on how outside make up air will be supplied.
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Approval from State Fire Marshall’s office.
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For structures over 7,600 square feet; all construction drawings
MUST bear the original seal of a design professional in the State of
West Virginia. One set of
construction plans will be returned with appropriate comments.
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If owner is not the applicant, an affidavit provided by our
office, must be executed by the owner and submitted at time of
application.
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All fees paid. (see
fee schedule)
If any residential or commercial construction
activity is within a mapped 100 year floodplain, a Floodplain
Certificate is required.
