Updated : 09/30/2024
Overview
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF). Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF). Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Note that the adoption of the building code and existing building code is via reference.
Helpful resources for Olmsted Township, 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.
Olmsted Township 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
In Olmsted, 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 Olmsted Township ? 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 |
| Reed |
Justin |
Chief Building Official |
jreed@olmstedtownship.org |
440-235-4225 |
|
Comments
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
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.
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Commercial Building Code
Olmsted Township 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.
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Comments
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Existing Buildings
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Other Building Codes
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2017 Ohio Energy Conservation Code (based on the 2012 IECC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 IPC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
Olmsted, Ohio, adopted 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code (based on the 2021 IMC). Olmsted, OH, “RCO Chapter 1 Final Recommendation” Accessed 09/30/24 (PDF).
