Updated : 10/01/2024

Overview

Oxford, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), including Appendix G. Oxford, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption). Oxford, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC) with amendments. Oxford, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and § 1301.02 (amendments). For Oxford, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Oxford, Ohio include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Oxford, Ohio Home Page
  • Oxford, Ohio Building and Zoning Permits
  • Oxford, 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.

Oxford 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)(Oxford, OH 1303.01 ADOPTION.)

...There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference the Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two and Three Family Dwellings, 2004 Edition, including, Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs and all such amendments, changes and replacements as are from time to time adopted, for the purpose of regulating the construction, alteration, addition, repair, installation, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy of every residential building or structure, any appurtenances connected or attached to such building, or structure, or any accessory structure....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Oxford, 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 Oxford ? 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

Oxford, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), including Appendix G. Oxford, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (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.

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

Commercial Building Code

Oxford 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)(Oxford, OH CHAPTER 1301 Ohio Building Code)

...CHAPTER 1301 Ohio Building Code 1301.01 Adoption. 1301.02 Additions, insertions and changes. 1301.03 Copies. 1301.04 Fire insurance proceeds. 1301.99 Penalty. CROSS REFERENCES Adoption by reference - see CHTR. § 3.06 Ohio State building standards - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 3781 Ohio Building Code - see Ohio R.C. 3781.10...

Comments

Oxford, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC) with amendments. Oxford, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and § 1301.02 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

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