Updated : 10/02/2024
Overview
Piqua, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Piqua, OH, Muni Code Title XV (adoption). Piqua, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Piqua, OH, Muni Code Title XV (adoption). For Piqua, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Piqua, 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.
Piqua 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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2019 Residential Code of Ohio (2018 IRC)(Piqua, OH § 109.07 LICENSE ISSUANCE.)
...The Code Official shall issue a rental license to an owner who: (1) Pays the application fee required in this section; (2) Files a written application in accordance with this chapter; (3) (a) Complies with this chapter and the rules, regulations and ordinances applicable, including the version of the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted, the Ohio Residential Code, the Ohio Basic Building Code, the City of Piqua Development Code, and other codes adopted regulating property maintenance as well as the safety of structures and incidental equipment and mechanicals....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
In Piqua, 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 Piqua ? 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).
Comments
Piqua, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Piqua, OH, Muni Code Title XV (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 adopted IRC was located in the municipal code or the city website.
For Piqua, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Piqua 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
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2017 Ohio Building Code (2015 IBC)(Piqua, OH § 92.05 PROHIBITED ACTS.)
...Ord. 8-18, passed 4-17-18) (B) It shall be unlawful for any person to sweep, place, deposit, throw, drip or pour any paper, trash, garbage or debris into any street or alley, or other public place. (‘97 Code, § 93.06) (C) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, either as principal, agent or employee to erect, string, stretch or spread advertising or political signs and banners, or any other devices across any street, alley or other public place in the city except as permitted and allowed by the city building code and by the zoning code. (‘97 Code, § 93.10) (D) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation either as principal, agent or employee to paint any sign of any kind or nature upon the sidewalks, streets or curbs of the city or to attach any signs to any lighting standards, utility poles, posts, trees or parking meters, except by authority of the City Manager. (‘97 Code, § 93.11) (E) (1) It shall be unlawful to use any part of the streets, alleys, sidewalks, or other public places in the city by a musician or musicians, singer or singers, or by the giving of any entertainment or show, or by operating any amusement device; and no person or persons shall sell, give away, donate or otherwise transfer possession or part with title to any item, printed matter, or pictures of any kind or description, while playing music, singing or while giving an entertainment or show. (2) No person, after first being warned by a law enforcement officer, shall stand, sit, or lie in or upon a public or quasi-public sidewalk, street, curb, crosswalk, median, or that portion of private property utilized for public purposes so as to hinder or obstruct unreasonably the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles thereon; nor shall any person block or obstruct or prevent the free passage to the entrance of any building open to the public. (3) No person shall operate a skateboard or roller skates or hurl, toss or throw a frisbee (or similar device): (a) On, over or upon any sidewalk in the Central Business District (as designated on the official zoning map of the city); (b) On, over or upon any public or private property primarily used for vehicular travel or parking. (4) This division shall not apply to any person, firm or corporation in the sale or giving away of any item, printed matter, or pictures of any kind or description or the giving of any entertainment or show or operation of an amusement device, the proceeds of which, in whole or in part, are received by or paid over to a religious or charitable organization, or by city or civic sponsored events, but only when authorized by the City Manager. (‘97 Code, § 93.12) (Ord....
Comments
Piqua, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Piqua, OH, Muni Code Title XV (adoption).
Existing Buildings
For Piqua, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Piqua, Ohio, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Piqua, OH, Muni Code Title XV (adoption).
No other building codes were located at this time.
