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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Ohio.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Additional Resources

• 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 TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code2007 Ohio Building Code (IBC 2006)Online
Structural Code2007 Ohio Building Code (IBC 2006)Online
Plumbing Code2007 Ohio Plumbing Code (IPC 2006)Online
Mechanical Code2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (IMC 2006)Online
Electrical Code2007 Ohio Building Code - NFPA 70Online
Fire/Life Safety Code2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC)Online
Accessibility Code2007 Ohio Building Code (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 and ADAAG)Online
Energy Code2006 IECC (Residential) and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (Commercial)Online
Elevator CodeASME A17.1a - 2005 (Ohio Administrative Code 4101:5 and 1301:3-6Online
Gas Code2006 Ohio Fuel Gas Code (2006 IFGC)Online
Boiler CodeOhio Administrative Code 4101:4 (Ohio Building Code 2007)Online
Public Health CodeVarious rules in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)Complete list of applicable public health rules and regulations with some links
Hazardous MaterialsReferences to Ohio Laws and Standards Regarding Hazardous Waste Facility PermitsOhio 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 AreaContact
StructuralBureau of Building Code Compliance
Phone: (614) 644-2223
Fax: (614) 644-2618
PlumbingBureau of Building Code Compliance
Phone: (614) 644-2223
Fax: (614) 644-2618
MechanicalBureau of Building Code Compliance
Phone: (614) 644-2223
Fax: (614) 644-2618
ElectricalBureau of Building Code Compliance
Phone: (614) 644-2223
Fax: (614) 644-2618
AccessibilityBureau of Building Code Compliance
Phone: (614) 644-2223
Fax: (614) 644-2618
Building InspectorGeoff Eaton
Bureau Chief & Assistant Chief Building Official
Phone: (614) 644-2622
Plan ReviewYeong Jiang
Plans Examiner Supervisor
Phone: (614) 644-2622
Historic PreservationOhio Historical Society
Phone: (614) 297-2300
EnergyBureau of Building Code Compliance
Phone: (614) 644-2223
Fax: (614) 644-2618
EnvironmentalOhio Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: (614) 644-2782
Health DepartmentOhio Department of Health
Phone: (614) 466-1390
Fire MarshalDivision of State Fire Marshal
Phone: (614) 728-5460
Forestry/ParksDiv. Of Forestry, Dept. of Natural Resources
Phone: (614) 265-6694
TransportationOhio Department of Transportation
Phone: (614) 466-7170
Boiler InspectorGeorge Finch
Boiler Inspector Coordinator
Phone: (614) 644-3532
Elevator InspectorNorm Martin
Chief Elevator Inspector
Phone: (614) 644-3524

Ohio Municipalities

Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:

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