West Virginia

Code Official, Inspector, and Plans Examiner Requirements

The state of West Virginia requires applicants meet different exam requirements before they can become a code official, code inspector, or code plans examiner. We have outlined all of the requirements in the sections below. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to one of our licensing specialists.


Code Official
Code Inspector
Plans Examiner

Code Official Exams

More info International Code Council (ICC) Certifications

The International Code Council (ICC) offers multiple types of code official certifications, each require an exam. We offer courses for all types of ICC certifications. The following ICC certifications are accepted by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office to fulfill the requirements for becoming a Code Official in West Virginia:

Code Inspector Exams

More info International Code Council (ICC) Certifications

The International Code Council (ICC) offers multiple types of code inspector certifications, each require an exam. We offer courses for all types of ICC certifications. The following ICC certifications are accepted by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office to fulfill the requirements for becoming a Code Inspector in West Virginia:


  • Certifications
    • ICC B1 - Residential Building Inspector
    • ICC B2 - Commercial Building Inspector
    • ICC E1 - Residential Electrical Inspector
    • ICC E2 - Commercial Electrical Inspector
    • ICC M1 - Residential Mechanical Inspector
    • ICC M2 - Commercial Mechanical Inspector
    • ICC P1 - Residential Plumbing Inspector
    • ICC P2 - Commercial Plumbing Inspector
    • ICC 47 - Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
      • ICC 47C - Reinforced Concrete Codes Module
      • ICC 47P - Reinforced Concrete Plans Module
      • ICC GR - Special Inspector General Requirements
      • Be certified by the ACI
    • ICC 64 - Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector
    • ICC 75 - Zoning Inspector
    • ICC 77 - Commercial Energy Inspector
    • ICC 84 - Structural Masonry Special Inspector
      • ICC 84C - Structural Masonry Codes Module
      • ICC 84P - Structural Masonry Plans Module
      • ICC GR - Special Inspector General Requirements
    • ICC 86 - Spray-Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
      • ICC 86 - Spray-Applied Fire Proofing Special Inspector
      • ICC GR - Special Inspector General Requirements
    • ICC 92 - Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector
      • ICC 92C - Prestressed Concrete Codes Module
      • ICC 92P - Prestressed Concrete Plans Module
      • Hold ICC 47 - Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Certification
    • ICC C1 - Coastal and Floodplain Inspector
    • ICC EC - Soils Special Inspector
      • ICC ECC - Soils Codes Module
      • ICC ECP - Soils Plans Module
      • ICC GR - Special Inspector General Requirements
    • ICC FG - Fuel Gas Inspector
    • ICC S1 - Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector
      • ICC S1C - Structural Steel and Bolting Codes Module
      • ICC S1P - Structural Steel and Bolting Plans Module
      • ICC GR - Special Inspector General Requirements
    • ICC S2 - Structural Welding Special Inspector
      • ICC S2C - Structural Welding Codes Module
      • ICC S2P - Structural Welding Plans Module
      • Hold ICC S1 - Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector Certification
  • Multi-Discipline Code Inspector Certifications

    • Plans Examiner Exams

    More info International Code Council (ICC) Certifications

    The International Code Council (ICC) offers multiple types of code plans examiner certifications, each require an exam. We offer courses for all types of ICC certifications. The following ICC certifications are accepted by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office to fulfill the requirements for becoming a Code Plans Examiner in West Virginia:


  • Certifications
  • Multi-Discipline Plans Examiner Certifications: