Updated : 08/01/2024
Overview
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Residential Code), including Appendix A, with amendments. Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1115-01 (adoption) and § 1115-03 through 1115-23 (amendments). Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 International Building Code). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1101-05 (adoption). For Cincinnati, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Cincinnati, 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.
Cincinnati 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)(Cincinnati, OH Sec. 1115-01. - General.)
...townhouses, and their accessory structures.
(B)
This Chapter of the Cincinnati Building Code shall include the Residential Code of
Ohio for One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings, which is incorporated as if set out
at length herein, except for changes, deletions...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
In Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati ? Yes
Citation: Table R301.2
Municipal Code
https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/OHRC2019P2/chapter-3-building-planningComments:
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
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Comments
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Residential Code), including Appendix A, with amendments. Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1115-01 (adoption) and § 1115-03 through 1115-23 (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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.
For Cincinnati, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Cincinnati 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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2024 Ohio Building Code (2021 IBC)(Cincinnati, OH Sec. 1117-09. - Application of Building Code.)
...1117-09.1 General: This Housing Code shall be deemed to be included within the reference to the Cincinnati
Building Code.
(Ordained by Ord. No. 67-1996, eff. Apr. 5, 1996)...
Comments
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 International Building Code). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1101-05 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
For Cincinnati, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code (based on the 2021 International Mechanical Code). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1101-05 (adoption).
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1101-05 (adoption).
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 404-42 (adoption).
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1201-1 (adoption).
Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted the 2012 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Cincinnati, OH, Muni. Code § 1201-69 (adoption).