Administrative overview · FIPS 54081
Raleigh County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Raleigh County Building Code Office
For a project in or near Raleigh County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
304-255-9388
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
203 South Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed noon-1:00 p.m.
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Raleigh County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Raleigh County Building Code Office is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 304-255-9388.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Use the county IWORQ Citizen Portal or call the Building Code Office at 304-255-9388 to arrange inspections. The permit fee includes the first required inspection; the first failed-work reinspection is free, later reinspections are $35, and additional electrical reinspections are $40. A final inspection must be scheduled no later than three business days after completing permitted work, and inspections cannot be scheduled on an expired permit.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for residential buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2013 for commercial buildings, ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 accessibility standard, 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2021 in place of International Fire Code references, with Raleigh County amendments. Also applicable are the Raleigh County Flood Plain Ordinance and Planning and Zoning Ordinance amended June 2, 2026. Residential Group U utility structures and storage sheds of 200 square feet or less are exempt from local building-code inspection only when they have no plumbing or electrical connections and are used solely for ordinary residential storage. This does not cover nonresidential use, hazardous/explosive-material storage, or sheds with utilities. Every structure still requires a pre-application review for zoning and floodplain compliance.