Dayton, Ohio Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Dayton, 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.
• Ohio has adopted a state-wide building code, the Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC). Copies are available from The International Code Council, (800) 786-4452. Dayton has city supplements to the OBBC, see below.
Dayton Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IBC) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Structural Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IBC) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 Ohio Plumbing Code (2006 IPC) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (2006 IMC) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Accessibility Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (ADAAG) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Energy Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (2003 IECC) | City supplements: American Legal Publishing, 800-445-5588, or Online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2005 (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 | Structural Inspection Phone: (937) 333-3897 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspection Phone: (937) 333-3892 |
| Mechanical | Heating Inspection Phone: (937) 333-3980 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspection Phone: (937) 333-3881 |
| Civil | Ralph McEldowney City Engineer Phone: (937) 333-3840 |
| Accessibility | Structural Inspection Phone: (937) 443-3897 |
| Historic Preservation | Landmarks Commission Phone: (937) 333-3683 |
| Zoning | Steve Carne Zoning Administrator Phone: (937) 333-3903 |
| Planning | John Gower Director, Planning & Community Development Phone: (937) 333-3670 |
| Environmental | Donna Gorby Winchester Environmental Protection Manager Phone: (937) 333-3725 |
| City Attorney | Patrick Bonfield Director, Law Department Phone: (937) 333-4106 |
| Public Works | Fred Stovall Director, Public Works Phone: (937) 333-4070 |
| Fire Marshal | Larry Collins Chief Phone: (937) 333-4506 |
| Parks/Recreation | Cathy Shanklin Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture Phone: (937) 333-8400 |
| Aviation | Harvey Wortham Director, Aviation Phone: (937) 454-8212 |
Other Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
