Updated : 06/03/2024
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).
Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8, Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption), and § 1305.04 (amendments). Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1, Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.02 (adoption), and § 1305.04 (amendments). 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) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Helpful resources for Loveland, 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.
Loveland 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)(Loveland, OH CHAPTER 1305 Technical Codes Adopted)
...CHAPTER 1305 Technical Codes Adopted 1305.01 Adoption of the Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two and Three Family Dwellings and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as to Swimming Pools, spas and Hot Tubs. 1305.02 Adoption of the Ohio Building Code - buildings and structures other than one, two and three family buildings and structures. 1305.03 Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code for existing buildings and structures. 1305.04 Amendments automatically adopted. 1305.05 Copies of codes and fee structure on file. 1305.06 Actions by officials. 1305.07 Enforcement. 1305.99 Penalty....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Loveland ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3 - 301.2(1) (Design criteria)
Municipal Code
https://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4101:8-3-01v1Comments:
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
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Myers |
Paul |
Chief Building Official |
pmyers@lovelandoh.gov |
513-707-1447 |
|
Noel |
Becky |
Permit Specialist |
bnoel@lovelandoh.gov |
513-707-1447 |
|
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).
Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8, Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption), and § 1305.04 (amendments).
Drip Edges
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) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Loveland 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)(Loveland, OH 1305.02 ADOPTION OF THE OHIO BUILDING CODE - BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OTHER THAN ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.)
...1305.02 ADOPTION OF THE OHIO BUILDING CODE - BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES OTHER THAN ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. Sections 4101:1-1 through 4101:1-35 of the Ohio Administrative Code, collectively known as the Ohio Building Code, formerly known as the Ohio Basic Building Code, are hereby adopted, as amended, by reference as the City's code for buildings and structures other than one, two and three family buildings and structures and are incorporated, as amended, in the City Code as if fully set out at length herein, and shall apply and be enforced within the City....
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).
Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1, Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.02 (adoption), and § 1305.04 (amendments).
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) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.03 (adoption) and § 1305.04 (amendments).
Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 International Fire Code). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1501.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 1301:7-7-01.
Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and § 1305.04 (amendments).
Ohio’s building codes contain references to other codes that are applicable as references in limited scope as specified by the building or residential codes. These codes include: