Columbus, Ohio Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Columbus, 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.
Columbus Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 OBC (2006 IBC) and Columbus Building Code | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Structural Code | 2007 OBC (2006 IBC) and Columbus Building Code | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 Ohio Plumbing Code (2006 IPC) and Columbus Building Code | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (2006 IMC) and Columbus Building Code | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Electrical Code | 2007 OBC (NEC 2008 - NFPA 70) | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC) | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Accessibility Code | 2007 OBC (ADAAG ) | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Energy Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IECC) | OBC Online and CBC Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-1996 (Ohio Building Code 2002) | OBC Online and CBC 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 | Senior Structural Inspector Phone: (614) 645-8235 |
| Plumbing | Senior Plumbing Inspector Phone: (614) 645-8355 |
| Mechanical | Senior HVAC Inspector Phone: (614) 645-8138 |
| Electrical | Senior Electrical Inspector Phone: (614) 645-8265 |
| Accessibility | Senior Plans Examiner Phone: (614) 645-5632 |
| Zoning | Zoning Officer Phone: (614) 645-7849 |
| Planning | Planning Division Phone: (614) 645-8664 |
| Environmental | State of Ohio, EPA Phone: (614) 644-2160 |
| City Attorney | Assistant City Attorney Phone: (614) 645-7385 |
| Public Works | Public Service Director Phone: (614) 645-8290 |
| Fire Marshal | Assistant Chief Phone: (614) 645-8308 |
| Parks/Recreation | Planning and Design Administrator Phone: (614) 645-3310 |
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Other Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
