Jefferson County Building Inspectors verify that construction projects meet Jefferson County building codes and regulations in West Virginia. They also monitor designs, building materials, Jefferson County safety codes, and utilities, as well as enforcing codes. As part of this job, Building Inspectors inspect construction to determine whether it meets the codes, issues permits for construction projects, and creates inspection reports. Building Inspector records may include information on Jefferson County code enforcement violations, permits issued by the inspector, and approved WV building projects, as well as violations and work stoppage orders. Building Inspectors may provide access to some of their documents online.
Charles Town Building Inspector Charles Town WV 101 East Washington Street 25414 304-725-2311
Ranson Building Inspector Ranson WV 312 South Mildred Street 25438 304-725-1010
Jefferson County Town and City Halls provide municipal services for the Jefferson County community, including playing a role in code enforcement in West Virginia. The Town or City Hall may be responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and investigating possible building code violations in Jefferson County. They maintain records on code enforcement, the current West Virginia building code, and approved and rejected building plans. Town and City Halls may also issue investigation reports on building code violations and any punishments or abatement orders for violations in Jefferson County. The Town or City Hall may provide code enforcement records online through its website.
Harpers Ferry Town Hall Harpers Ferry WV 1000 W Washington St 25425 304-535-2206
Ranson City Hall Ranson WV 312 South Mildred Street 25438 304-725-1010
Shepherdstown City Hall Shepherdstown WV 104 South King Street 25443 304-876-2312
Jefferson County Building Departments ensure the construction of safe buildings by creating and enforcing Jefferson County building codes and zoning rules in West Virginia. They also maintain records on building codes, reviews of Jefferson County building rules, and any changes to the code requirements or regulations. The Building Department also reviews and approves building and renovation plans to make sure they meet code standard, and they also issue WV building permits. Building Department records include Jefferson County building code violations, approved building permits, and compliance reports. The Building Department may provide online access to some of their code enforcement documents.
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department Charles Town WV 116 East Washington Street 25414 304-728-3228
Ranson Permits Ranson WV 312 South Mildred Street 25438 304-725-1010
Shepherdstown Zoning Shepherdstown WV 104 South King Street 25443 304-876-2605