Dublin, Ohio Building Codes

Updated : 08/12/2024

Overview

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.001 (adoption). Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.001 (adoption). For Dublin, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.

Helpful resources for Dublin, 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.

Dublin 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)(Dublin, OH § 150.002 AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS.)

...The Ohio Residential Code shall be amended as follows: (A) The 2013 Residential Code of Ohio, Table R301.2(1) shall be completed as follows: Ground Snow Load 20 psf Wind speed: 90 mph Seismic Design Category: B Weathering Severe Frost Line Depth 36 inches Termite Damage Moderate to Heavy Winter Design Temperature 0-10 degrees Ice shield underlayment required Yes Flood hazards Refer to Chapter 151 of the City of Dublin Codified Ordinances Air Freezing Index 1400 Mean Annual Temperature 50 degrees (B) A new Section 302.4 be added as follows: 302.4 CERTIFICATION....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

In Dublin, 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 Dublin ? 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:

The adoption of the Ohio Residential Code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves.

          Ground Snow Load
20 psf
Wind speed:
90 mph
Seismic Design Category:
B
Weathering
Severe
Frost Line Depth
36 inches
Termite Damage
Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temperature
0-10 degrees
Ice shield underlayment required
Yes
Flood hazards
Refer to Chapter 151 of the City of Dublin Codified Ordinances
Air Freezing Index
1400
Mean Annual Temperature
50 degrees

Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption). Note that the state of Ohio updated the Wind Speed to “115 mph.” Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8-3-01, Table 301.2(1)

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Fagrell Brad Chief Official and Director of Building Standards Permitting: 614.410.4670 Can be contacted through the cities website.

Comments

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.001 (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 adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city ordinances.

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

Commercial Building Code

Dublin 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)(Dublin, OH Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.001 (adoption). 

Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC), with amendments. Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 93.01 (adoption) and § 93.03 (amendments).

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.020 (adoption).

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.003 (adoption).

Dublin, Ohio, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Dublin, OH, Muni. Code § 150.230 (adoption).

No other building codes were located.