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Ohio Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Ohio. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Ohio Building Codes
• Ohio has adopted a statewide, mandatory code, the Ohio Building Code (OBC). The OBC applies to all buildings except: single-family, two-family and three-family dwellings; U.S. government and military structures; and agricultural buildings. The Ohio Adminstrative Code is found here.
Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (IBC 2009) | Online |
| Structural Code | 2011 Ohio Building Code (IBC 2009) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2011 Ohio Plumbing Code (IPC 2009) | Online |
| Mechanical Code | 2011 Ohio Mechanical Code (IMC 2009) | Online |
| Electrical Code | 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) - NFPA 70 | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2011 Ohio Fire Code (2009 IFC) | Online |
| Accessibility Code | 2011 Ohio Building Code (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 and ADAAG) | Online |
| Energy Code | 2011 IECC (Residential) and ASHRAE 90.1-07 -2009(Commercial) | Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1a - 2011 (Ohio Administrative Code 4101:5-3-01 | Online |
| Gas Code | 2011 Ohio Fuel Gas Code (2009 IFGC) | Online |
| Boiler Code | Ohio Administrative Code 4101:4-1 to 4101:4-10 (Ohio Building Code 2011) | Online |
| Public Health Code | Various rules in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) | Complete list of applicable public health rules and regulations with some links |
| Hazardous Materials | References to Ohio Laws and Standards Regarding Hazardous Waste Facility Permits | Ohio Hazardous Waste Facility Board, (800) 686-1591 |
Ohio Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Bureau of Building Code Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Plumbing | Bureau of Building Code Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Mechanical | Bureau of Building Code Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Electrical | Bureau of Building Code Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Accessibility | Bureau of Building Code Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Building Inspector | Geoff Eaton Bureau Chief & Assistant Chief Building Official Phone: (614) 644-2622 |
| Plan Review | Yeong Jiang Plans Examiner Supervisor Phone: (614) 644-2622 |
| Historic Preservation | Ohio Historical Society Phone: (614) 297-2300 |
| Energy | Bureau of Building Code Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Environmental | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Phone: (614) 644-2782 |
| Health Department | Ohio Department of Health Phone: (614) 466-1390 |
| Fire Marshal | Division of State Fire Marshal Phone: (614) 728-5460 |
| Forestry/Parks | Div. Of Forestry, Dept. of Natural Resources Phone: (614) 265-6694 |
| Transportation | Ohio Department of Transportation Phone: (614) 466-7170 |
| Boiler Inspector | George Finch Boiler Inspector Coordinator Phone: (614) 644-3532 |
| Elevator Inspector | Norm Martin Chief Elevator Inspector Phone: (614) 644-3524 |
Ohio Building Code Website