Ohio Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Ohio.
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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.
Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (IBC 2006) | Online |
| Structural Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (IBC 2006) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 Ohio Plumbing Code (IPC 2006) | Online |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (IMC 2006) | Online |
| Electrical Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code - NFPA 70 | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC) | Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (2005 Ohio Building Code) | Online |
| Energy Code | 2003 IECC (Residential) and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (Commercial) | Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1a - 2005 (Ohio Administrative Code 4101:5 and 1301:3-6 | Online |
| Gas Code | 2003 Ohio Fuel Gas Code | Online |
| Boiler Code | Ohio Administrative Code 4101:4 (Ohio Basic Building Code 1998) | 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 | Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Plumbing | OBBS Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Mechanical | OBBS Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Electrical | OBBS Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Accessibility | OBBS Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-2618 |
| Building Inspector | Jeffry Tyler Bureau of Construction Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2622 |
| Plan Review | Jeffry Tyler Bureau of Construction Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2622 |
| Historic Preservation | Ohio Historical Society Phone: (614) 297-2300 |
| Energy | OBBS 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 | Michael Kraft Bureau Chief Code Enforcement Phone: (614) 728-5460 Fax: (614) 728-5168 |
| Forestry/Parks | Div. Of Forestry, Dept. of Natural Resources Phone: (614) 265-6694 |
| Transportation | Ohio Department of Transportation Phone: (614) 466-7170 |
| Boiler Inspector | Bureau of Operations & Maintenance Phone: (614) 644-5570 |
| Elevator Inspector | Division of Industrial Compliance Phone: (614) 644-2223 Fax: (614) 644-26 |
Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
