Cleveland, Ohio Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Cleveland, Ohio.
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• Ohio has adopted a state-wide building code, the Ohio Building Code (OBC). Copies are available from The International Code Council , (800) 786-4452.
Cleveland Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IBC) | Online |
| Structural Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IBC) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 Ohio Plumbing Code (2006 IPC) | Online |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (2006 IMC) | Online |
| Electrical Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code - NFPA 70 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC) | Online |
| Accessibility Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (ADAAG) | Online |
| Energy Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (2003 IECC) | Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2005 (Ohio Admistrative Code 4101:5 and 1301:3-6 | Online |
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 | Dept. of Engineering and Construction Phone: (216) 664-2282 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Bureau Phone: (216) 664-3648 |
| Mechanical | Dept. of Engineering and Construction Phone: (216) 664-2282 |
| Electrical | Electrical Bureau Phone: (216) 664-2616 |
| Civil | Dept. of Engineering and Construction Phone: (216) 664-2381 |
| Accessibility | Dept. of Building and Housing Phone: (216) 664-2282 Fax: (216) 664-2010 |
| Historic Preservation | Robert Keiser Chief City Planner Phone: (216) 664-2531 |
| Zoning | Dept. of Building and Housing Phone: (216) 664-2282 |
| Planning | Robert Brown Director, City Planning Phone: (216) 664-2210 |
| Environmental | Willie Bess Commissioner of Environment Phone: (216) 664-2300 |
| City Attorney | Robert J. Triozzi, Esq. Director Phone: (216) 664-2800 |
| Fire Marshal | Chief Paul Stubbs Phone: (216) 664-6800 |
| Parks/Recreation | Michael Cox Parks/Recreation/Property Director (Interim) Phone: (216) 664-2485 |
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Other Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
