Updated : 09/30/2024

Overview

Obetz, Ohio, adopted the “current” Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Obetz, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.02(a) (adoption). Obetz, Ohio, adopted the “current” Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Obetz, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.02(b) (adoption). For Obetz, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.

Helpful resources for Obetz, Ohio include the following.

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

Obetz 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)(Obetz, OH 1301.02 MODEL CODES ADOPTED.)

...The following building codes are hereby adopted by reference and made the Building Code of the City of Obetz as fully as if they were set forth herein in full: (a) In order to regulate the erection, construction, repair, alteration and maintenance of residential dwellings, the Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two-, and Three- Family Dwellings as adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards pursuant to Ohio R.C. 3781.10, shall apply and be enforced within the Municipality....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Obetz, 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 Obetz ? 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

Obetz, Ohio, adopted the “current” Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Obetz, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.02(a) (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.

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

Commercial Building Code

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

...PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE Chap. 1301 . General Provisions and Code Penalty. Chap. 1303 . Division of Building Regulation. Chap. 1305 . Permits and Fees. Chap. 1309 . Certificates of Occupancy. Chap. 1323 . Signs. Chap. 1325 . Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas. Chap. 1329 . Flood Damage Prevention Code....

Comments

Obetz, Ohio, adopted the “current” Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Obetz, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.02(b) (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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