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State baseline
State Upcoming Adoption Status:
No upcoming changes
Ohio
>
Columbus
Columbus
,
OH
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Ohio enforces a statewide commercial building code incorporating ICC model codes with state-specific amendments. Local jurisdictions may enforce the code and add non-conflicting regulations but cannot adopt independent commercial codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

No

Columbus adopts Ohio state construction codes with no local technical amendments noted. Commercial design and permitting requirements align with state standards.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
Ohio Building Code
2024
FIRE
Ohio Fire Code
2025
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
Ohio Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
Ohio Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Ohio
>
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
,
OH
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Ohio enforces a statewide commercial building code incorporating ICC model codes with state-specific amendments. Local jurisdictions may enforce the code and add non-conflicting regulations but cannot adopt independent commercial codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Cincinnati adopts Ohio state construction codes and supplements them with both technical and administrative amendments in the Cincinnati Building Code. Local amendments impact commercial projects through additional floodplain, excavation, elevator, and historic rehabilitation standards.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
Ohio Building Code
2024
FIRE
Ohio Fire Code
2025
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
Ohio Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
Ohio Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Ohio
>
Cleveland
Cleveland
,
OH
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Ohio enforces a statewide commercial building code incorporating ICC model codes with state-specific amendments. Local jurisdictions may enforce the code and add non-conflicting regulations but cannot adopt independent commercial codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Cleveland adopts Ohio state construction codes with a technical amendment requiring façade and exterior-wall inspections for certain older, tall buildings. This local requirement impacts maintenance planning and compliance for applicable commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
Ohio Building Code
2024
FIRE
Ohio Fire Code
2025
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
Ohio Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
Ohio Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Ohio
>
Toledo
Toledo
,
OH
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Ohio enforces a statewide commercial building code incorporating ICC model codes with state-specific amendments. Local jurisdictions may enforce the code and add non-conflicting regulations but cannot adopt independent commercial codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Toledo adopts Ohio state codes and applies both technical and administrative amendments through its municipal code. Local amendments impact fire prevention requirements, including hydrants, open-burning permits, and electrical disconnect labeling for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
Ohio Building Code
2021
FIRE
Ohio Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
Ohio Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
Ohio Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Ohio
>
Akron
Akron
,
OH
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Ohio enforces a statewide commercial building code incorporating ICC model codes with state-specific amendments. Local jurisdictions may enforce the code and add non-conflicting regulations but cannot adopt independent commercial codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Summit County adopts Ohio state construction codes with administrative amendments only. Local changes impact permitting processes and contractor requirements, while technical standards for commercial projects remain consistent with state codes.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
Ohio Building Code
2024
FIRE
Ohio Fire Code
2025
ENERGY
Ohio Energy Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
Ohio Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
Ohio Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Ohio
>
Dayton
Dayton
,
OH
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Ohio enforces a statewide commercial building code incorporating ICC model codes with state-specific amendments. Local jurisdictions may enforce the code and add non-conflicting regulations but cannot adopt independent commercial codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

No

Dayton adopts Ohio state construction codes with no local amendments except for floodplain regulations. Commercial projects generally follow state code requirements without additional local modifications.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
Ohio Building Code
2024
FIRE
Ohio Fire Code
2025
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
Ohio Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
Ohio Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.