Updated : 09/10/2024

Overview

Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and § 1305.04 (amendments). Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.02 (adoption) and § 1305.04 (amendments). For Loveland, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Loveland, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Loveland, Ohio Home Page
  • Loveland, Ohio Building Department
  • Loveland, 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.

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

In Loveland, 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 Loveland ? 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

Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and § 1305.04 (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 was found in the municipal code or city ordinances.

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

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

Loveland, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Loveland, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.02 (adoption) and § 1305.04 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

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