Updated : 06/05/2024
Overview
The State of Ohio adopts and enforces a set of statewide mandatory construction codes. The building codes are strictly mandated throughout the state; however, local jurisdictions may adopt additional more stringent provisions so long as they are not in conflict with the state code. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.01(A). Furthermore, jurisdictions may seek variances from the state for certain provisions that are in conflict with the code yet are deemed necessary to secure the health and safety within the local governing authority’s jurisdiction. Id.(C)(2)(b).
Plain City, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8 and Plain City, OH, Muni. Code § 1315.01 (adoption). Plain City, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1 and Plain City, OH, Muni. Code § 1315.01 (adoption). The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.10(A)(1) (authority) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Note that Building permits are now issued by the Village of West Jefferson Building Department.
Helpful resources for Plain City, 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.
Plain City 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)(Plain City, OH 1315.01 ADOPTION.)
...The Ohio Administrative Code 4101:8 - Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings (RCO) and the Ohio Administrative Code 4101:1 - Building Code, as promulgated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, shall apply and be enforced within the Village of Plain City, Ohio. Administration and enforcement shall be performed by the West Jefferson Building, Planning and Zoning Department acting pursuant to an agreement between West Jefferson and the Village....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Plain City ? 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 |
Derek |
Hutchinson |
Planner |
dhutchinson@plain-city.com |
(614) 873-3527 X 105 |
|
Lewis |
Lenny |
West Jefferson Director/ Building Official |
llewis@westjeffersonohio.gov |
614-379-5250 |
|
Comments
The State of Ohio adopts and enforces a set of statewide mandatory construction codes. The building codes are strictly mandated throughout the state; however, local jurisdictions may adopt additional more stringent provisions so long as they are not in conflict with the state code. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.01(A). Furthermore, jurisdictions may seek variances from the state for certain provisions that are in conflict with the code yet are deemed necessary to secure the health and safety within the local governing authority’s jurisdiction. Id.(C)(2)(b).
Plain City, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8 and Plain City, OH, Muni. Code § 1315.01 (adoption). Note that Building permits are now issued by the Village of West Jefferson Building Department.
Drip Edges
State amendments modify the drip-edge provision of the IRC to no longer explicitly require drip-edges, referring instead to sections. 903.1 and 905.1, which require installing roof coverings in accordance with the approved manufacturer’s installation instructions. Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:8-9-01 §§ 905.2.85, 903.1, and 905.1.
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.
The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.10(A)(1) (authority) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Plain City 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)(Plain City, OH PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE)
...PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE Chap. 1309 . Flood Damage Reduction. Chap. 1315 . Residential Code of Ohio. Chap. 1321 . Contractors. Chap. 1327 . Uptown Plain City Historic District....
Comments
The State of Ohio adopts and enforces a set of statewide mandatory construction codes. The building codes are strictly mandated throughout the state; however, local jurisdictions may adopt additional more stringent provisions so long as they are not in conflict with the state code. Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.01(A). Furthermore, jurisdictions may seek variances from the state for certain provisions that are in conflict with the code yet are deemed necessary to secure the health and safety within the local governing authority’s jurisdiction. Id.(C)(2)(b).
Plain City, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1 and Plain City, OH, Muni. Code § 1315.01 (adoption). Note that Building permits are now issued by the Village of West Jefferson Building Department.
Existing Buildings
The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3781.10(A)(1) (authority) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Ohio’s building codes contain references to other codes that are applicable as references in limited scope as specified by the building or residential codes. These codes include: