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WV · County
Jefferson County, WV.
Population: 61,264. Adopted 2012 & 2015 I-Codes. Eastern panhandle with
Design wind speed
90 mph
ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.
Climate zone (IECC)
4A
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Jefferson County County — jeffersoncountywv.org
www.jeffersoncountywv.org/county-government/departments/engineering-department/building-permits-new
Local conditions
- County seat: Charles Town
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this county.
- §01 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.
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