Conflicts of law; construction.
Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 14-34
in effectSec. 14-34. - Conflicts of law; construction.
If any provision of the city building code, including any provision of the building department administrative manual, conflicts with any provision of the city's Charter, other city ordinances or with any provision of state law or any rule or regulation lawfully promulgated and in effect pursuant to authority of state law, the more stringent provision shall prevail if it is not inconsistent with the laws of West Virginia and is not contrary to recognized standards and good engineering practices. In any question, the decision of the state fire commission determines the relative priority of any such municipal ordinance or regulation and determines compliance with state building code by officials of the city. If any provision of the building department administrative manual conflicts with any ICC provision, the latter shall prevail.
(Bill. No. 7031, 3-1-2004)
Source: City of Charleston, West Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wv/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14BUBURE_ARTIIBUCO_S14-34COLACOFetched: 11/7/2026
