Updated : 05/29/2024

Overview

The State of Ohio adopts and enforces a set of statewide mandatory construction codes. The building codes are strictly mandated throughout the state; however, local jurisdictions may adopt additional more stringent provisions so long as they are not in conflict with the state code. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.01(A). Furthermore, jurisdictions may seek variances from the state for certain provisions that are in conflict with the code yet are deemed necessary to secure the health and safety within the local governing authority’s jurisdiction. Id.(C)(2)(b).

Fairborn, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2021 IRC). Fairborn, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8. Fairborn, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Fairborn, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1. The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Fairborn, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Fairborn, Ohio Home Page
  • Fairborn, Ohio Building Code and Inspection
  • Fairborn, 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.

Fairborn 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)(Fairborn, OH GENERAL INDEX)

...ABANDONMENT animal 505.04 commercial structures (see COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS) excavations 521.03 refrigerator, airtight container 521.01 wells, holes, etc. 1301.06 wireless telecommunication facilities 1127.08 ACCIDENT all purpose vehicle 355.07 collision with unattended vehicle 331.101 snowmobile 355.07 stopping damage to realty 331.08 injury to persons or property 331.07 required 331.101 ADDRESS (see BUILDING NUMBERING) ADMISSION FEE (see ENTERTAINMENT ADMISSION FEE) ADOPTION BY REFERENCE Administrative Regulations 1303.02 National Electrical Code 1305.01 Ohio Basic Building Code 1301.01 Ohio Residential Code 1303.01 Property Maintenance Code Ch. 1338 technical codes adopted Chtr.2.16 ADULT USES (see also SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS) definitions 1133.02 development and use standards general 1126.06 specific 1126.07 findings of fact 1126.02 public nudity prohibited 1126.04 purpose and intent of regulations 1126.01 specified sexual activity prohibited 1126.05 where permitted and prohibited 1126.03 ADVERTISING (see also SIGNS) destroying notifications 503.04 escorts, escort services 705.08 exhibitions and shows 711.11 fraudulent 503.05 massage, unlawful advertising 533.14 private property 503.01 public property 503.02 sexually oriented business 701.17 signs in public places 503.03 traffic control device, on 319.035 trees, prohibited on 547.10 wireless telecommunication facilities, prohibited on 1127.02 (e) AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS (see also ZONING DISTRICTS) AG Agricultural District 1122.02 AM Agricultural and Mineral District 1122.16 AIDING OR ABETTING 501.10 AIR CONDITIONING contractor (see HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR) AIR POLLUTION noxious or offensive odors 521.09 zoning performance standards 1125.06 (a) AIRTIGHT CONTAINER abandoned 521.01 ALARM false alarm 509.07 ALARM SYSTEMS automatic dialing devices 1513.06 (a) combination burglar/fire 1513.06 (b) definitions 741.01 , 1513.02 enforcement 1513.10 false alarms 509.07 , 1513.05 Fire Department investigation 1513.07 general provisions 1513.06 inspections 741.10 liability limitations 1513.09 listed/approved 1513.06 (c) notice of activation or work 741.07 outside audible 1513.06 (e) penalty 1513.10 permit application 741.04 granting 741.05 required 741.03 suspension or revocation 741.06 purpose and scope 1513.01 resetting 1513.06 (d) right to make inoperable 741.09 rules and regulations 741.08 separability 1513.11 servicing certification 1513.03 permits, approvals, registration 1513.04 signals originating outside City 741.12 standards applicable to existing and future 1513.08 technical requirements 741.09 testing 741.11 user instructions 1513.06 (f) ALCOHOL (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION) ALLEY defined 301.50 ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE accident reports 355.07 definitions 355.01 equipment 355.02 operator license 355.05 permitted operation 355.04 prohibited operation 355.03 registration 355.06 Traffic Code application 355.03 AMUSEMENT, PLACE OF trespass on place of public amusement 541.10 ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES freeway, prohibited on 303.05 (b) slow-moving vehicle light or emblem 333.11 ANIMALS abandoning 505.04 animal shelter charges 505.03 assistance dog, assaulting 525.15 barking or howling dogs 505.09 bites 505.10 coloring; poultry sale or display 505.12 cruelty companion animals, to 505.071 generally 505.07 dangerous or vicious dogs 505.14 defecation 505.15 definitions 1133.02 dog registration 505.03 exhibitions and shows, restrictions at 711.09 exotic or dangerous escape 505.13 hunting prohibited 505.11 impounding and disposition 505.02 keeping 1128.06 kennels location 505.16 zoning regulations 1128.16 killing or injuring 505.05 noxious odors from shelter 521.09 nuisance 505.08 parks horses, cats, dogs in 933.08 protection in 933.14 poisoning 505.06 police dog or horse 525.15 running at large 505.01 sidewalk, defacing 521.04 stables 1128.20 street or freeway, on 303.04 , 303.05 Traffic Code conformity 303.01 wild or exotic, keeping 505.17 ANNEXED TERRITORY zoning of 1121.03 (f) ARREST resisting 525.09 resisting in parks 933.03 ARSON (see also FIRE) conditions governing 541.02 determining property value 541.01 ASSAULT inciting to violence 509.011 negligent 537.04 parks, in 933.03 physical harm 537.03 vehicular assault in construction zone 537.021 ASSEMBLY disturbing lawful 509.04 permit application; issuance 321.02 conditions 321.03 penalty 321.99 required 321.01 public place, nonsmoking 521.10 ATTEMPT 501.09 BAD CHECK 545.09 BARRICADES AND WARNING LIGHTS required 521.03 street or sidewalk openings 901.07 B-B GUNS 549.08 BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT zoning regulations 1128.11 BEER (see INTOXICANTS; INTOXICATION) BEGGING (see PANHANDLING) BETTING (see GAMBLING) BICYCLE (see also MOTORCYCLE) attaching to vehicles 353.15 dealer daily reports 353.08 defined 301.08 electric 353.19 freeway use prohibited 303.05 helmets, safety glasses 353.09 identification mutilated 353.05 inspection 353.10 parking 1130.23 passengers, packages 353.09 pedestrian, interference with 353.13 penalty 353.99 registration application 353.02 certificate and card 353.03 effective date 353.04 records 353.06 required 353.01 revocation 353.07 riding abreast 353.16 riding on seats; handle bars 353.09 signal device required 353.17 Traffic Code applicable 353.14 violation court appearance 353.11 impounding 353.11 , 353.12 BINGO definitions 517.01 (r) et seq. exceptions 517.13 instant bingo charitable organizations 517.09 conduct 517.07 location 517.10 veteran’s or fraternal organization 517.14 methods of conducting 517.06 operator prohibitions 517.12 raffles 517.08 records 517.11 BIRDS (see ANIMALS) BLACKJACK (see WEAPONS) BLIND PERSON (see HANDICAPPED PERSONS) BOARD OF APPEALS established; duties Chtr.6.04 BONDS (see specific subject involved) BOOKMAKING (see GAMBLING) BRAKES (see VEHICLE EQUIPMENT) BRASS KNUCKLES (see WEAPONS) BRIDGES dropping objects onto highway or waters 541.09 railroad cars, tracks, engine, etc. 553.04 pedestrian on 351.06 BUDGET (see FINANCE) BUFFERING (see LANDSCAPING, SCREENING, BUFFERING) BUILDING (see also DWELLING) accessory structures 1128.04 certificate of use and occupancy; permit fee 1311.06 club meeting halls 1128.12 DC Downtown Commercial District design guidelines 1122.11 (f) definitions 1133.02 demolition (see DEMOLITION) height AG Agricultural District 1122.02 AM Agricultural and Mineral District 1122.16 CC Community Commercial District 1122.13 C Conservation District 1122.03 CI Civic/Institutional District 1122.08 DC Downtown Commercial District 1122.11 exceptions to regulations 1128.02 facilities related to vehicles 1128.29 (e) GC General Commercial District 1122.14 LI Light Industrial District 1122.15 MDR Medium Density Residential District 1122.06 MHP Manufactured Home Park 1122.07 NC Neighborhood Commercial District 1122.12 NCTR Neighborhood Center District 1122.10 Planned Unit Development District 1123.06 (b) PO Professional Office District 1122.09 SR Suburban Residential District 1122.04 UER Urban Edge Residential District 1122.05 inspections reinspections; fee 1311.09 special and safety; fees 1311.08 large retail developments 1128.30 massage establishments 704.05 moving; permit fee 1311.05 nonconforming structures 1124.04 , 1124.05 property maintenance (see under PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE) public nuisance, as abatement appeal 1315.05 by City; demolition 1315.06 notice 1315.02 plans; permit; time limit 1315.04 service of notice 1315.03 chapter not exclusive 1315.07 definitions 1315.01 inspection 1315.02 setback lines established 1128.10 temporary buildings 1128.04 (i), 1132.02 (f) temporary for construction sites 1128.04 (h) wall murals 1128.31 wrecking (see DEMOLITION) BUILDING CODE Ohio Basic Building Code adopted by reference 1301.01 appeal 1301.04 enforcement 1301.02 National Electrical Code to supplement 1305.04 penalty 1301.99 permits; inspection fees 1301.03 Residential accessory structures 1303.03 adopted; purpose 1303.01 Appeals Board 1303.02 drainage 1303.04 fees 1303.05 National Electrical Code to supplement 1305.04 penalty 1303.99 regulations 1303.02 BUILDING INSPECTOR enforcement 1301.02 Flood Damage Prevention Administrator 1361.03 right of entry 1301.02 , 1305.03 Zoning Code administration 1175.01 BUILDING NUMBERING compliance with regulations 105.01 duty to number 105.02 enforcement 105.06 failure to place on building 105.09 map of City 105.05 notice failure to comply 105.10 record of 105.08 number, size, specifications 105.03 penalty 105.99 record of certificates 105.07 Subdivision Regulations 1116.10 system 105.04 BUILDING PERMIT appeal 1303.02 (R-107.01) expiration 1301.05 fees construction, alteration, repair 1311.03 demolition 1311.04 electrical work 1311.10 general provisions 1311.01 mechanical 1311.13 moving building 1311.05 plan review 1311.15 refunds 1311.16 penalty 1311.99 required 1311.02 work begun without; inspection fee 1311.07 BURNS (see WOUNDS AND BURNS) BUS (see also COMMERCIAL AND HEAVY VEHICLE) defined 301.13 motorbus (see MOTORBUS) school bus defined 301.07 stopping for 331.49 BUSINESS DISTRICT (see also ZONING DISTRICTS) defined 301.40 CABLE TELEVISION (see COMPETITIVE VIDEO SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS) CABO DWELLING CODE (see BUILDING CODE) CAMPING parks, in 933.05 CANDY adulterated 537.13 CANVASSERS (see PEDDLERS, VENDORS, CANVASSERS AND CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS) CARNIVAL (see EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS) CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS 549.02 CAR WASH FACILITIES zoning regulations 1128.29 (i) CAT (see ANIMALS) CATTLE (see ANIMALS) C CONSERVATION DISTRICT (see also ZONING DISTRICTS) zoning regulations 1122.03 CELL PHONE dissemination of private sexual image 533.15 texting while driving prohibited 331.51 towers (see WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES) use prohibited while driving 331.52 CEMETERY construction work 935.06 conveyance of plots or niches 935.09 decorations 935.04 general policy 935.02 interments 935.03 lots and grave care 935.07 monuments 935.05 purpose 935.01 schedule of charges 935.08 transfers from deceased owner 935.10 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND PERMITS FOR WORK WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 907.01 et seq....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fairborn ? 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

The State of Ohio adopts and enforces a set of statewide mandatory construction codes. The building codes are strictly mandated throughout the state; however, local jurisdictions may adopt additional more stringent provisions so long as they are not in conflict with the state code. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.01(A). Furthermore, jurisdictions may seek variances from the state for certain provisions that are in conflict with the code yet are deemed necessary to secure the health and safety within the local governing authority’s jurisdiction. Id.(C)(2)(b).

Fairborn, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2021 IRC). Fairborn, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8.

State amendments modify the drip-edge provision of the IRC to no longer explicitly require drip-edges, referring instead to sections. 903.1 and 905.1, which require installing roof coverings in accordance with the approved manufacturer’s installation instructions. Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:8-9-01 §§ 905.2.85, 903.1, and 905.1.

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.

The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.10(A)(1) (authority); Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments) (Ohio official site has not updated this section as of March 4, 2024); 2024 OEBC. 

Commercial Building Code

Fairborn 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)(Fairborn, OH Municipal Code)

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Comments

The State of Ohio adopts and enforces a set of statewide mandatory construction codes. The building codes are strictly mandated throughout the state; however, local jurisdictions may adopt additional more stringent provisions so long as they are not in conflict with the state code. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.01(A). Furthermore, jurisdictions may seek variances from the state for certain provisions that are in conflict with the code yet are deemed necessary to secure the health and safety within the local governing authority’s jurisdiction. Id.(C)(2)(b).

Fairborn, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Fairborn, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1.

Existing Buildings

The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.10(A)(1) (authority); Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments) (Ohio official site has not updated this section as of March 4, 2024); 2024 OEBC.

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