Updated : 08/01/2024

Overview

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Chagrin Falls, OH, Muni. Code § 1321.03 (adoption). Chagrin Falls, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Chagrin Falls, OH, Muni. Code § 1323.01 (adoption). For Chagrin Falls, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Chagrin Falls, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Chagrin Falls, Ohio Home Page
  • Chagrin Falls, Ohio Building and Zoning Department
  • Chagrin Falls, 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.

Chagrin Falls 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)(Chagrin Falls, OH 1321.03 ADOPTION OF THE VILLAGE CODE.)

...Pursuant to Ohio R.C. 731.231, there is hereby adopted by the Council of the Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and incorporated by reference for the purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of one, two- and three-family dwellings in the Village, the substance of that certain code known as the Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two- and Three-family Dwellings, adopted by rule at Ohio Administrative Code 4101:8, or its current equivalent, as adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, which shall serve as the model code being particularly adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein; for purposes of plan review and enforcement it shall be considered as and referred to as the “Residential Code of the Village of Chagrin Falls for One-, Two- and Three- family Dwellings” (or “Village Code”)....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Chagrin Falls, 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 Chagrin Falls ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3 - 301.2(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

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Chagrin Falls, OH, Muni. Code § 1321.03 (adoption).

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 IRC was located in the municipal code or the city website.

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

Commercial Building Code

Chagrin Falls 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 amendments to the model code here.

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2017 Ohio Building Code (2015 IBC)(Chagrin Falls, OH Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Chagrin Falls, OH, Muni. Code § 1323.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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