Canton, Ohio Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Canton, Ohio.
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• Ohio has adopted a state-wide building code, the Ohio Building Code (OBC).
Canton Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 OBC (2006 IBC) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Structural Code | 2007 OBC (2006 IBC) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 OPC (2006 IPC) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 OMC (2006 IMC) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | (330) 430-7800 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 OFC (2006 IFC) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (2007 Ohio Building Code) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Energy Code | 2006 IECC (Residential) and ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (Commercial) | (330) 430-7800 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1a - 2005 (Ohio Administrative Code 4101:5 and 1301:3-6 | Commerce Dept., Division of Industrial Compliance, Elevator Inspection Section, (614) 644-3524 |
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 | Jerod Pennix Building Inspector Phone: (330) 430-7800 |
| Plumbing | James Ergon Plumbing Inspector Phone: (330) 438-7809 |
| Mechanical | Ernest Sellers Mechanical Inspector Phone: (330) 438-4705 |
| Electrical | Mike King Electrical Inspector Phone: (330) 438-4707 |
| Civil | Dan Moeglin City Engineer Phone: (330) 489-3381 |
| Accessibility | Jerod Pennix Building Inspector Phone: (330) 430-7800 |
| Historic Preservation | Bruce Williams Planning Commission Phone: (330) 489-3344 |
| Zoning | Darla Hinderer Zoning Inspector Phone: (330) 430-7817 |
| Planning | Bruce Williams Phone: (330) 489-3344 |
| Environmental | Dan Aleman EPA/Health Dept. Phone: (330) 489-3385 |
| City Attorney | Joseph Martuccio Law Director Phone: (330) 489-3251 |
| Public Works | Kevin Monroe Supervisor of Public Works Phone: (330) 489-3033 |
| Fire Marshal | James Scott Fire Chief Phone: (330) 489-3411 |
| Parks/Recreation | Doug Perry Director Phone: (330) 489-3015 |
Other Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
