Updated : 10/24/2024

Overview

Van Wert, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Van Wert, OH, Muni. Code § 152.03 (adoption). Van Wert, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Van Wert, OH, Muni. Code § 152.03 (adoption) and § 91.01 (adoption). For Van Wert, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Van Wert, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Van Wert, Ohio Home Page
  • Van Wert, Ohio Engineering
  • Van Wert, 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.

Van Wert 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)(Van Wert, OH Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Van Wert, 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 Van Wert ? 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).

Comments

Van Wert, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Van Wert, OH, Muni. Code § 152.03 (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 adopted IRC was located in the municipal code or the city website.

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

Commercial Building Code

Van Wert 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)(Van Wert, OH CHAPTER 152: BUILDING CODE)

...CHAPTER 152: BUILDING CODE Section Administration 152.01 Establishment and purpose 152.02 Definitions 152.03 Technical codes adopted 152.04 File copies 152.05 Building Commissioner 152.06 Right of entry 152.07 Conformance to city's standard requirements Board of Building Appeals 152.10 Composition of board; appointment of members 152.11 Organization; quorum 152.12 Rules and procedure; minutes 152.13 Powers and duties 152.14 Time; fee; notice of appeal Certificate of Registration 152.20 Certificate of registration required; permit for work by owner-occupant 152.21 Certificate issuance; revocation 152.22 Failure to obtain certificate of registration; penalty General Construction 152.25 Permit required 152.26 Inspections: notices Electrical Construction 152.30 Permit required 152.31 Inspections; notices 152.32 Certificate of Registration; exceptions Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning 152.40 Permit required 152.41 Application; plans and specifications 152.42 Inspections; notices 152.43 Certificate of registration; exceptions Permit Fees 152.50 Building fees 152.51 Electrical fee 152.52 Plumbing fee 152.53 Warm air heating systems fee 152.54 Air conditioning system fee 152.55 Minor repair work exemption 152.56 Fence permit and fee 152.57 Sidewalk permit and fee 152.58 Driveway permit and fee 152.59 Street bond fee 152.60 Accessory building and storage shed fee 152.61 Failure to obtain proper permits; penalty New Industrial Construction Fire Protection 152.70 Accessway required Nuisances 152.75 Definitions 152.751 Prohibited acts 152.76 Scope 152.77 Intent 152.78 Other regulations 152.79 Other remedies 152.80 Savings clause 152.81 Procedure for securing an open structure or other open hazard 152.82 Procedure for abatement of a public nuisance by condition 152.83 Procedure for abatement of a public nuisance by activity or use 152.84 Service of notice 152.85 Abatement of nuisance by owner 152.86 Duty to vacate premises 152.87 Appeal hearing of public nuisance 152.88 Abatement of nuisance by the city 152.89 Adoption of procedures in R.C. § 3929.86(C) and (D) 152.90 Illegal occupancy of a public nuisance 152.91 Unauthorized entry upon nuisance premises 152.99 Penalty...

Comments

Van Wert, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Van Wert, OH, Muni. Code § 152.03 (adoption) and § 91.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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