Updated : 08/01/2024

Overview

Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (ORC, based on the 2018 IRC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.09 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 2024. Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (OBC, based on the 2021 IBC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.01 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 2024. Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (OEBC, based on the 2021 IEBC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.01 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 2024.

Helpful resources for Cheviot, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Cheviot, Ohio Home Page
  • Cheviot, Ohio Building Department
  • Cheviot, 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.

Cheviot 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)(Cheviot, OH Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Cheviot, 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 Cheviot ? 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

Comments

Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (ORC, based on the 2018 IRC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.09 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 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.

Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (OEBC, based on the 2021 IEBC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.01 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 2024.

Commercial Building Code

Cheviot 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)(Cheviot, OH Municipal Code)

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Comments

Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (OBC, based on the 2021 IBC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.01 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 2024.

Existing Buildings

Cheviot, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (OEBC, based on the 2021 IEBC). Cheviot, OH, Muni. Code § 151.01 (adoption) and Cheviot, OH, “Current Code Information Handout.” Accessed May 23, 2024.

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