Updated : 10/29/2024

Overview

Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Washington, OH, Muni. Code § 150.030 (adoption). Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Washington, OH, 2024 Ohio Codes (PDF), Accessed 10/29/24. Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Washington, OH, 2024 Ohio Codes (PDF), Accessed 10/29/24.

Helpful resources for Washington, Ohio include the following.

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

Washington 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

In Washington, 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 Washington ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3301.2(1) (Design criteria),
Municipal Code https://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4101:8-3-01v1
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Washington, Ohio, adopted an amendment to Table R301.2(1) that indicates that ice barrier underlayment is required.

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Topographic Effects	Special Wind Region	Wind-borne Debris Zone	Seismic Design Category	Damage from Weathering
Ground – 20 pounds per square foot Roof Load – 20 pounds per square foot	115mph ultimate design wind speed				B

 

Damage from Frost Line Depth	Damage from Termite	Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
36 inches, from bottom of footer	Moderate to Heavy	5℉	Yes	See local Floodplain Administrator	Less than 1,500	50℉

Washington County, OH, “2024 Ohio Building Codes.” Accessed 9/18/24.

Government Officials

Comments

Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Washington, OH, Muni. Code § 150.030 (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 at this time.

Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Washington, OH, 2024 Ohio Codes (PDF), Accessed 10/29/24.

Commercial Building Code

Washington 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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Comments

Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Washington, OH, 2024 Ohio Codes (PDF), Accessed 10/29/24.

Existing Buildings

Washington, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Washington, OH, 2024 Ohio Codes (PDF), Accessed 10/29/24.

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