Updated : 10/25/2024
Overview
Wadsworth, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Wadsworth, OH, Muni. Code § 150.005(a) (adoption). Wadsworth, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Wadsworth, OH, Muni. Code § 150.005(a) (adoption). For Wadsworth, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Wadsworth, 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.
Wadsworth 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)(Wadsworth, OH § 150.005 COMPOSITION OF THE REGULATIONS.)
...The Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings and all relative code sections of referenced codes contained therein are hereby incorporated and made a part of these building regulations as if written into the regulations in its entirety. (B) Non-residential construction. (1) In accordance with the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards and the certification issued by the State of Ohio, the construction and alteration of non-residential structures as defined by in R.C....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
In Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3301.2(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).
Comments
Wadsworth, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Wadsworth, OH, Muni. Code § 150.005(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 Wadsworth, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Wadsworth 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
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2017 Ohio Building Code (2015 IBC)(Wadsworth, OH § 150.005 COMPOSITION OF THE REGULATIONS.)
...Chapter 3781, shall be regulated by the Medina County Building Department who shall exercise enforcement authority, accept and approve plans and specifications, and make inspections in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Building Code adopted by the Board of Building Standards pursuant to R.C. § 3781.10(A)(1). (2) The Ohio Building Code as adopted by the Board of Building Standards pursuant to R.C. § 3781.10(A)(1) is hereby adopted as the non-residential building regulations for the incorporated areas of the city pursuant to R.C. §§ 715.26, 715.29, and 731.231....
Comments
Wadsworth, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Wadsworth, OH, Muni. Code § 150.005(a) (adoption).
Existing Buildings
For Wadsworth, Ohio, no local adoptions and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Other Building Codes
Wadsworth, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC). Wadsworth, OH, Muni. Code § 91.01 (adoption).
No other building codes were located at this time.
