Updated : 10/11/2024

Overview

Stow, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Stow, OH, Muni. Code § 1337.01 (adoption) and § 1337.04 (amendments). Stow, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Stow, OH, Muni. Code § 1333.01 (adoption). For Stow, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. Note that the adoption of the Ohio building code includes “all referenced codes and standards.” 

Helpful resources for Stow, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Stow, Ohio Home Page
  • Stow, Ohio Building and Engineering
  • Stow, 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.

Stow 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)(Stow, OH 1337.03 NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS; ADJUDICATION OR STOP WORK ORDER.)

...(a) When the Municipality finds that work or equipment is contrary to this chapter, approved plans therefore or the Ohio Residential Code, notice in writing shall be sent to the owner of such residence or his agent. The notice shall state where and in what respect the work or equipment does not conform to such lawful requirements and specify a reasonable period of time in which to conform....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Stow, 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 Stow ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3301.2(1) (Design criteria),
Municipal Code https://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4101:8-3-01v1
Comments:

Stow, OH, Muni. Code § 1337.04 (amendments).

The state of 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

Stow, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC) with amendments. Stow, OH, Muni. Code § 1337.01 (adoption) and § 1337.04 (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 Stow, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. Note that the adoption of the Ohio building code includes “all referenced codes and standards.” 

Commercial Building Code

Stow 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)(Stow, OH Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Stow, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Stow, OH, Muni. Code § 1333.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

For Stow, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. Note that the adoption of the Ohio building code includes “all referenced codes and standards.” 

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