1.1. Scope. -- This rule establishes the standards considered necessary by the State Fire Commission for the safeguarding of life and property and to ensure compliance with the minimum standards of safe construction of all structures erected or renovated throughout this state.
1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 15A-11-5.
1.3. Filing Date. -- May 5, 2022.
1.4. Effective Date. - August 1, 2022.
1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2027.
1.6. Exemptions. -- The State Building Code has no application to buildings or structures used primarily for agricultural purposes including agritourism purposes.
1.7. Incorporation of Other Documents. -- This rule does not include a reprinting of all the requirements imposed by statute or by the incorporation of various nationally recognized standards and codes cited in Subsection 4.1 of this rule. For ascertaining these additional standards and requirements, it is necessary to make reference to the other documents.
(Passed 7-7-22)