Updated : 08/30/2024

Overview

Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption). Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1302.01 (adoption). For Lakewood, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Lakewood, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Lakewood, Ohio Home Page
  • Lakewood, Ohio Housing and Building Department
  • Lakewood, 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.

Lakewood 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)(Lakewood, OH Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Lakewood, 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 Lakewood ? 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:

No amendment to the IRC Table 301.2 was located in the municipal code; However, a climatic and geographic design criteria table was found on the Lakewood, OH, Building Department.

Ground Snow Load: 20 psf

Wind Speed Design (MPH): 115 mph

Weathering: Severe

Frostline Depth: 36″

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp: 0-10 Degrees

Ice Barrier: Yes

Flood Hazard: LCO 1308 Flood Damage Prevention Code

Air Freezing Index: 1500<

Mean Annual Temp: 50.3 degrees

Government Officials

Comments

Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (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.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.

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

Commercial Building Code

Lakewood 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)(Lakewood, OH PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE)

...PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE TITLE ONE - Standards Adopted Chap. 1301 . Residential Code of Ohio. Chap. 1302 . Ohio Building Code. Chap. 1306 . Property Maintenance and Safety Code. Chap. 1308 . Flood Damage Prevention Code. TITLE THREE - Local Provisions Chap. 1309 . Permit Fees. Chap. 1311 . Entering Adjoining Property....

Comments

Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1302.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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