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West Virginia
West Virginia State Fire Code
Adopted Code Edition
2018 IFC + NFPA 101 (with WV amendments)
Adoption Style
Statewide — one code
State Fire Marshal
WV State Fire Marshal ↗Verification Status
Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM
Contractor Licensing
Fire Alarm
WV SFM — Fire Protection License (alarm classification)
Fire Sprinkler
WV SFM — Fire Protection License (sprinkler classification)
Jurisdiction Notes
WV SFM issues a classification-based fire protection license covering all fire protection trades.
Accuracy & Verification
Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the WV State Fire Marshal and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.