Elyria, Ohio Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Elyria, 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.
Elyria Ohio Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IBC) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Structural Code | 2007 Ohio Building Code (2006 IBC) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Plumbing Code | 2007 Ohio Plumbing Code (2006 IPC) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Mechanical Code | 2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (2006 IMC) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Electrical Code | 2005 NEC | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Accessibility Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (ADAAG) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Energy Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (2003 IECC) | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1a - 2005 (Ohio Adminstrative 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 | Jerry Klein Building Official Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Plumbing | Dennis Forthofer Plumbing Inspector Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Mechanical | Phil Lahetta Heating Inspector Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Electrical | Norman Wirth Electrical Inspector Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Accessibility | Jerry Klein Building Official Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Historic Preservation | Jerry Klein Building Official Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Zoning | Jerry Klein Building Official Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Planning | Jerry Klein Building Official Phone: (440) 322-1925 Fax: (440) 322-4901 |
| Environmental | John Hart City Engineer Phone: (440) 322-5464 |
| City Attorney | Terry S. Shilling Law Director Phone: (440) 322-5647 |
| Public Works | John Hart City Engineer Phone: (440) 322-5464 |
| Fire Marshal | Robert Dempsey Asst. Fire Chief Phone: (440) 323-1027 |
| Parks/Recreation | Frank Gustoff Director Phone: (440) 365-7101 |
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