Updated : 07/22/2024
Overview
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Residential Code), including Appendix G. Blue Ash, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024. Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 International Building Code). Blue Ash, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024. Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Helpful resources for Blue Ash, 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.
Blue Ash 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)(Blue Ash, OH Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
In Blue Ash, 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 Blue Ash ? 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
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Development Department |
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development@blueash.com |
513-745-8520 |
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Comments
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Residential Code), including Appendix G. Blue Ash, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Commercial Building Code
Blue Ash 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)(Blue Ash, OH Municipal Code)
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Comments
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 International Building Code). Blue Ash, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Existing Buildings
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Other Building Codes
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code (based on the 2021 International Mechanical Code). Blue Ash, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption).
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 International Fire Code). Blue Ash, OH, Muni. Code § 1501.02 (adoption) and § 1501.13 (amendments).
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Energy Code (based on the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the Accessible Usable Buildings and Facilities (A117.1). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
Blue Ash, Ohio, adopted the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Blue Ash, OH, Current Building Code Information Handout. Blue Ash Code Information Handout. Accessed May 22, 2024.
