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Regulatory and Licensing Division

Mission and Responsibilities:

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office, Regulatory and Licensing Division is responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to administration and enforcement of the following programs state-wide: Electrical Licensing, Building Code Officials, Electrical Inspectors, Fire Protection Workers, Fireworks Permitting, Home Inspectors, Pyrotechnicians, and the storage and handling of Explosives.

NOTICE OF RELOCATION: The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office is moving. During this transition between the dates of September 8th, 2023, and September 22nd, 2023, services may be limited. In addition, on Monday, September 11th, 2023, and possibly Tuesday, September 12th, 2023, our phone lines and internet access will be down as services are switched over. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your patience.

Effective September 11th, 2023, our new address will be:

WV State Fire Commission

State Fire Marshal - 4th Floor North

1700 MacCorkle Ave. S.E.

Charleston, WV 25314

2023 Exam Dates and Locations

Consumer Fireworks and Sparkling Devices and Novelties

Electrical Licensing

Electrical Inspector Certification

Listing of WV Electrical Inspectors

Listing of WV Home Inspectors

Explosives