West Virginia Contractor Classifications

Statutory Basis: W. Va. Code § 30-42-3 & W. Va. Code § 30-42-6

Statewide general building contractor license issued by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board authorizing construction, repair, alteration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential structures where project cost is $25,000 or more for commercial or $5,000 or more for residential.

Notes: Requires Business and Law exam, trade exam via Prov, active Workers' Compensation, and $90 annual fee.

Statutory Basis: W. Va. Code § 30-42-3 & W. Va. Code § 30-42-6

Statewide residential contractor license issued by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board authorizing construction, repair, alteration, or improvement of residential homes and multi-family structures up to 3 stories where project cost is $5,000 or more.

Notes: Requires Residential trade exam, Business and Law exam, active Workers' Comp, and $90 annual fee.

Statutory Basis: W. Va. Code § 30-42-3 & W. Va. Code § 29-3B-1 et seq.

Statewide electrical contractor license issued by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board authorizing commercial and residential electrical installations, repairs, and alterations. Requires designating an individual holding a Master Electrician license from the Office of the West Virginia State Fire Marshal.

Notes: Requires State Fire Marshal Master Electrician license, Business & Law exam, and $90 annual fee.

Statutory Basis: W. Va. Code § 30-42-3 & W. Va. Code § 21-14A-1 et seq.

Statewide plumbing contractor license issued by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board authorizing commercial and residential plumbing, sanitation, and piping work. Requires designating a certified Master Plumber certified by the West Virginia Division of Labor.

Notes: Requires Division of Labor Master Plumber certification, Business & Law exam, and $90 annual fee.

Statutory Basis: W. Va. Code § 30-42-3 & W. Va. Code § 21-16-1 et seq.

Statewide HVAC contractor license issued by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board authorizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system installations and services. Requires designated certified HVAC technician under the West Virginia Division of Labor.

Notes: Requires Prov HVAC trade exam, Business & Law exam, and $90 annual fee.

Statutory Basis: W. Va. Code § 8-12-13 & Local Municipal Building Codes

Local municipal and county building permit required prior to undertaking structural alterations, roofing replacement, room additions, or MEP trade installations within incorporated municipalities and county jurisdictions.

Notes: Enforced by municipal code enforcement departments (e.g. Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Wheeling, Parkersburg).