Hamilton County, Ohio Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Hamilton County, 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.
• Code and contact information below applies only to unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. For a map of these areas, click here.
Hamilton County 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 Administrative Code 4101:5 and 1301:3-6 | ICC Online , (800) 786-4452 |
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 |
| Plumbing | County Health Department Phone: (513) 326-4500 |
| Electrical | IBI Phone: (513) 381-6080 |
| Civil | County Engineer's Office Phone: (513) 946-4250 |
| Zoning | Russ Sparks Zoning Services Administrator Phone: (513) 946-4463 |
| Planning | Caroline Statkus Planning Services Administrator Phone: (513) 946-4461 |
| Public Works | Gary Van Hart Director, Public Works Phone: (513) 946-4750 Fax: (513) 946-4744 |
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Other Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
