Updated : 09/17/2024

Overview

Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1331.01 (adoption). Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1335.01 (adoption). Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1335.01 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Medina, Ohio include the following.

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

Medina 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)(Medina, OH 1339.01 ADOPTION.)

...That certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Chief Building Official of the City of Medina, being marked and designated as “International Energy Conservation Code 2003 Edition” as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the International Energy Conservation Code of the City of Medina, for the control of buildings and structures governed by Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two- and Three- Family Dwellings, Chapter 1331 as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Energy Conservation Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Medina, 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 Medina ? 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).

Comments

Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1331.01 (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.

No mention of Appendix J of the adopted IRC was located in the municipal code or the city website.

Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1335.01 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Medina 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)(Medina, OH 1381.01 ADOPTION.)

...That certain documents, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Chief Building Official of the City of Medina, being marked and designated as the "International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 Edition" as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Medina, for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 1381.02 ....

Comments

Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1335.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Medina, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Medina, OH, Muni. Code § 1335.01 (adoption).

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