Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 87-7-2 - Definitions2.1. "Code Enforcement Department" means a division of any municipality, county or other governmental entity which has adopted and enforces the State Building Code.2.2. "Code Official" is a person who oversees and administers the Code Enforcement Department in a municipality, county or other local government entity that has lawfully adopted the State Building Code. In this role, the person may typically supervise one or more Deputy Code Officials, and other administrative and technical staff employed by the Code Enforcement Department. The Code Official: a) examines construction documents to ascertain compliance with provisions of the State Building Code, and/orb) performs field inspections to determine compliance with approved plans and code requirements, and/orc) enforces the relative administrative provisions of the State Building Code such as supervising building code inspectors or plans examiners, issues building permits, occupancy permits, notices of violations and orders, and initiates compulsory process.2.3. "Continuing education" means additional training and education that is attained or pursued subsequent to initial certification by the State Fire Commission.2.4. "Continued Education Unit" or CEU" means a unit of measurement for each instructional unit of approved continuing education. 50 minutes of instruction shall equate to 0.1 unit of CEU credit.2.5. "Deputy Code Official" is a person who: a) examines construction documents to ascertain compliance with provisions of the State Building Code, and/orb) performs field inspections to determine compliance with approved plans and code requirements, andc) enforces the relative administrative provisions of the State Building Code under the authority of the Code Official. Though this person may possess the qualifications of a Code Official, they work under the supervision, authority, and control, of the Code Official as the chief executive officer of the Code Enforcement Department.2.6. "Discipline" is a particular category of the ICC codes (i.e. building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, property maintenance) in which the individual is certified under this rule.2.7. "ICC" refers to the International Code Council.2.8. "Inspector" refers to a class of certifications issued by the State Fire Commission in various disciplines. An Inspector's duties include examining construction sites and building locations to ensure they are constructed or maintained in accordance with the State Building Code and the adopted applicable ICC codes relative to the situation. An Inspector may issue a report of the condition or circumstance to the Code Official for further action.2.9. "Plans Examiner" refers to a class of certifications issued by the State Fire Commission in various disciplines. A Plans Examiner's duties include reviewing construction documents submitted as part of a permitting or compliance review to determine their compliance with the State Building Code and the adopted applicable ICC codes relative to the situation. A Plans Examiner may issue a report of the findings and conclusions of the review to the Cod Official for further action. 2.10. "State Building Code" refers to the code authorized by W.Va. Code § 29-3-5b and adopted by the West Virginia State Fire Commission in the Commission's rule. State Building Code, W.Va. Code R. § 87-4-1et seq. (87CSR4), including all provisions and all codes and standards incorporated by reference in the rule.2.11. "State Fire Commission" means the thirteen (13) appointed members of the West Virginia State Fire Commission.2.12. "State Fire Marshal" refers to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal and his or her designated representatives.