Updated : 10/08/2024

Overview

Sandusky, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC) with amendments. Sandusky, OH, Muni. Code § 1325.01 (adoption) and § 1325.05 (amendments). Sandusky, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Sandusky, OH, Muni. Code § 1321.01 (adoption). For Sandusky, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Sandusky, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Sandusky, Ohio Home Page
  • Sandusky, Ohio Building Department
  • Sandusky, Ohio Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Ohio

Residential Building Code

Ohio adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, Ohio Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Sandusky adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2019 Residential Code of Ohio (2018 IRC)(Sandusky, OH 1325.01 ADOPTION.)

...Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 731.231, there is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if set out at length herein, for the purposes of establishing rules and regulations for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improvement, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment, use, occupancy or maintenance of one, two and three-family dwelling houses which are not constructed of industrialized units, and their accessory structures, that certain code known as the Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two- and Three-Family Dwellings, including all appendices, promulgated by the Ohio Building Officials Association, 2004 edition, as the same may from time to time be amended or replaced by the Ohio Building Officials Association, or any successor organization....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Sandusky, drip edge flashing is not required unless required in the manufacturer instructions. State amendments delete the model drip-edge provision in the 2018 IRC §R905.2.8.5. The drip edge provision refers readers to §§903.1 and 905.1. See Ohio Admin. Code 4101, section 8-9-1.

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sandusky ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3301.2(1) (Design criteria),
Municipal Code https://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4101:8-3-01v1
Comments:

Ohio completed Table 301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, and indicated that ice barriers are required. Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:8-3-01, Table 301.2(1). 

 

Government Officials

Comments

Sandusky, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC) with amendments. Sandusky, OH, Muni. Code § 1325.01 (adoption) and § 1325.05 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

No mention of Appendix J of the adopted IRC was located in the municipal code or the city website.

For Sandusky, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Commercial Building Code

Sandusky adopted the 2021 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2017 Ohio Building Code (2015 IBC)(Sandusky, OH 1357.24 ADOPTIONS BY REFERENCE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL CODE OF OHIO.)

...There are adopted by reference, for the purpose of this chapter, provisions and portions of a certain building code known as the "Residential Code of Ohio", which has been adopted by the City, one copy of which is on file with the office of the Department of Engineering, or the appropriate successor or amendment to the same, or the current edition thereof, set forth hereinbelow, adopted and incorporated herein as if fully rewritten herein: (a) Section R307 as to space requirements for toilets, baths and showers; (b) Section R308 as to Glazing; (c) Section R309 as to Garages and Carports; (d) Section R311 as to Means of Egress; (e) Section R314 as to Foam Plastic; (f) Section R315 as to Flame Spread and Smoke Density; and (g) Section R316 as to Insulation....

Comments

Sandusky, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Sandusky, OH, Muni. Code § 1321.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

For Sandusky, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

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