Updated : 08/28/2024
Overview
Independence, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1331.01 (adoption). Independence, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1341.01 (adoption). For Independence, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Independence, Ohio include the following.
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.
Independence 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)(Independence, OH 1331.01 OBOA OHIO RESIDENTIAL CODE (ORC).)
...1331.01 OBOA OHIO RESIDENTIAL CODE (ORC). There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use, and occupancy, location and maintenance of one, two and three-family dwellings and appurtenant structures, that certain building code known as the OBOA Ohio Residential Code (ORC) (Latest Edition), except such portions as are hereinafter added, modified or deleted....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
In Independence, 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 Independence ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3 - 301.2(1) (Design criteria)
Municipal Code
https://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4101:8-3-01v1Comments:
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
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Gero |
Michael |
Building Official |
building@independenceohio.org |
216-524-1019 |
|
Comments
Independence, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1331.01 (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 adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city ordinances.
For Independence, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Independence 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)(Independence, OH Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Independence, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1341.01 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
For Independence, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Independence, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 IPC). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1336.01 (adoption).
Independence, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1501.01 (adoption).
Independence, Ohio, adopted the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Independence, OH, Muni. Code § 1335.01 (adoption).
No other building codes were located.