Toledo, Ohio Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Toledo, Ohio.
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• Ohio has adopted a statewide, mandatory building code, the Ohio Building Code (OBC). The OBC applies to all buildings except: single-family, two-family & three-family dwellings; U.S. government & military structures; and agricultural buildings.
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Toledo 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 | 2005 NEC | online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2007 Ohio Fire Code (2006 IFC) | online |
| Accessibility Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (ADAAG) | online |
| Energy Code | 2005 Ohio Building Code (2003 IECC) | online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1a - 2005 (Ohio Administrative Code 4101:5 and 1201:3-6 | 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 | James Gilmore Chief Building Inspector Phone: (419) 245-1239 |
| Plumbing | Joseph Romp Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (419) 245-1246 |
| Mechanical | Gary Heft Chief Heating Inspector Phone: (419) 245-1245 |
| Electrical | Eugene Dombrowski Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (419) 245-1244 |
| City Attorney | John Madigan General Counsel Phone: (419) 245-1020 |
| Fire Marshal | Michael Bell Fire Chief Phone: (419) 245-1125 |
| Parks/Recreation | Richard Boers Director Phone: (419) 936-2875 Fax: (419) 936-2878 |
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Other Ohio Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Ohio:
