Updated : 08/19/2024
Overview
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption) and § 1303.02 (amendments). Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption). For Gahanna, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Gahanna, 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.
Gahanna 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)(Gahanna, OH CHAPTER 1303 - Residential Building Code)
...Sections:
Footnotes: --- (2) ---
Cross reference—
Division of Building and Zoning Regulation - see BLDG. Ch. 1307; Permit fees - see
BLDG. Ch. 1312; Local construction provisions - see BLDG. Ch. 1317; Storage buildings and sheds - see BLDG. Ch. 1329; Satellite earth stations - see BLDG. Ch. 1331....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
In Gahanna, 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 Gahanna ? Yes
Citation: Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.02 (amendments)
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/oh/gahanna/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTTHIRTEENBUCO_CH1303REBUCO_1303.02AMCOComments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves.
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA |
GROUND SNOW LOAD o |
20 PSF |
WIND DESIGN SPEED d (MPH) |
115 |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY f |
B |
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: |
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WEATHERING a |
SEVERE |
FROST LINE DEPTH b |
32″ |
TERMITE c |
MODERATE TO HEAVY |
WINTER DESIGN TEMP e |
5° F |
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED b |
YES |
FLOOD HAZARDS g |
(1) 5/17/74 (B) 8/1/83 (C) 0192, 0194, 0211, 0212, 0213, 0214, 0351, 0352; DATED 6/17/18 |
AIR FREEZING INDEX i |
1250 |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP j |
50° F |
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n |
DELETED PORTION OF TABLE – OWNERS SHALL USE MANUAL J WHEN REQUIRED BY THIS CODE |
Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.02 (amendments).
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Fultz |
Ken |
Chief Building Official |
Ken.Fultz@gahanna.gov |
614-342-4025 |
|
Building Department |
|
|
Building@gahanna.gov |
614-342-4010 |
|
Comments
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption) and § 1303.02 (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.
No adoption of Appendix J of the IRC was located in the municipal code or city ordinances.
For Gahanna, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Gahanna 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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2024 Ohio Building Code (2021 IBC)(Gahanna, OH 1301.01 - ADOPTION.)
...There is hereby adopted by the Municipality, the Ohio Building Code (OBC) and related
codes as adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, Department of Commerce as
identified and published in Division 4101:1 et seq. of the Ohio Administrative Code
(OAC).
(Ord. 0127-2007. Passed 6-18-07; Ord. No....
Comments
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
For Gahanna, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code (based on the 2021 IMC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 IPC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and § 1305.02 (amendments).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC), including Appendices, with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1501.01 (adoption) and §§ 1501.02 – 1501.99 (amendments).
Note that the adoption of the OBC includes “related codes.” Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).