Building Permit
Things to know…..
When is a building permit required: Any improvements, repair, construction, demolition, remodeling, erection or otherwise perform any work on an existing building.
**Applications will not be processed if incomplete.**
**All permits for county, state, and/or federal that are required must be submitted prior to approval from the City Manager and/or City of Follansbee. **
Less than $15,000 – City Manager or designated agent signature required.
Over $15,000 – City Council approval required
**Construction cannot begin until all requirements and permits are approved.
**Each contractor is required to have a city and state business license**
**Work being done by the contractor is only limited to what is approved by their State License**
**Multifamily, commercial, or industrial- Must contact the State Fire Marshal for their review.**
**Any place selling food- Must contact the Brooke County Health Department.**
- All Permits Need:
- Site plan with dimensions, unless replacing existing (same size, same location).
- Copy of county, state, and federal permits, if applicable.
- Traffic Study for any construction project over 1,000,000.00
- New Construction Permits:
- Three copies and one digital file of stamped and signed plans by a professional West Virginia Engineer and/or architect. Must include architectural, electrical, plumbing HVAC, Stormwater, and anything else that will apply.
- WVDOT Access Permit if access onto a state roadway.
- WV NPDES General permit, associated with construction activity if land disturbance is over three (3) acres, If land disturbance is under three (3) acres a Sediment control plan is required.
*ICC (International Code Council): The State of West Virginia has passed the ICC, and you are required by state law to be in compliance with the ICC and all of its construction standards.
*Asbestos/Lead Abatement and Removal Statement: As owner or Authorized agent of the owner, I understand that the State of West Virginia has laws regulating the inspection and abatement of asbestos and lead containing material, and that I am responsible for the abatement of such material prior to remodeling, demolition, or the removal of roofing materials per state laws.
*For facts about asbestos as well as a list of inspectors and contractors, please click on the link below.
Asbestos Fact Sheet
***Before digging or otherwise disturbing the earth, call 1-800-245-4848 to notify any buried facility owners, a free service. This must be done by the person or entity that is doing the actual digging. “It’s the law in West Virginia” ***
| FEES | |
| Building Permit Fees Residential |
Cost of Project Building Permit Cost $0 to $999.00 $25.00 Above $999.00 $25.00 Plus $5.00 per $1,000 Over $1,000 |
| Building Permits for Commercial and Industrial |
Cost of Project Building Permit Cost $0 to $4,999.00 $50.00 Above $4,999.00 $50.00 Plus $5.00 per $1,000 Over $5,000 |
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS/WEBSITES
WV Secretary of State one stop business portal
http://business4wv.gov
Wheeling Division – WV State office – business registration https://tax.wv.gov
304-238-1152
State Beverage Control Administration
https://www.abca.wv.gov
1 800 642 8208
State Division of Labor – Contactor Licensing
https :/ /labor. wv.gov
304-414-0190 ext 4
State Fire Marshal
304-807-9605 – Steve Seminsky
Brooke County Health Department
https :/ /www.brookecountyhealthdepartment. com
304-737-3655