Updated : 10/04/2024

Overview

Powell, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), including Appendix F and G. Powell, OH, Muni. Code § 1315.01 (adoption). Powell, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Powell, OH, Muni. Code § 1311.01 (adoption). For Powell, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.

Helpful resources for Powell, Ohio include the following.

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

Powell 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)(Powell, OH CHAPTER 1337 - CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS)

...No. 2004-06, adopted February 17, 2004. Historical notations have been retained for reference. Cross reference— Ohio Building Code, Ch. 1311; Residential Code of Ohio, Ch. 1315; Swimming pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs, Ch. 1339...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Powell, 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 Powell ? 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).

Government Officials

Comments

Powell, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), including Appendix F and G. Powell, OH, Muni. Code § 1315.01 (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 adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or the city ordinances.

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

Commercial Building Code

Powell 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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2024 Ohio Building Code (2021 IBC)(Powell, OH 1311.01 - ADOPTION.)

...Pursuant to O.R.C. § 731.231, there is hereby adopted by the Municipality, the Ohio Building Code (OBC) and related codes as adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, Ohio Department of Commerce as published in Division 4101:1 et seq. of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), and as the same may be amended, save and except such portions as are hereinafter...

Comments

Powell, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Powell, OH, Muni. Code § 1311.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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