Updated : 05/30/2024
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).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption) and § 1303.02 (amendments). Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption). The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Helpful resources for Gahanna, 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.
Gahanna 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 amendments to the model code
here.
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2019 Residential Code of Ohio (2018 IRC)(Gahanna, OH CHAPTER 1303 - Residential Building Code)
...Sections:
Footnotes: --- (2) ---
Cross reference—
Division of Building and Zoning Regulation - see BLDG. Ch. 1307; Permit fees - see
BLDG. Ch. 1312; Local construction provisions - see BLDG. Ch. 1317; Storage buildings and sheds - see BLDG. Ch. 1329; Satellite earth stations - see BLDG. Ch. 1331....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Gahanna ? Yes
Citation: Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.02 (amendments)
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/oh/gahanna/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTTHIRTEENBUCO_CH1303REBUCO_1303.02AMCOComments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves.
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA |
GROUND SNOW LOAD o |
20 PSF |
WIND DESIGN SPEED d (MPH) |
115 |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY f |
B |
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: |
|
WEATHERING a |
SEVERE |
FROST LINE DEPTH b |
32″ |
TERMITE c |
MODERATE TO HEAVY |
WINTER DESIGN TEMP e |
5° F |
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED b |
YES |
FLOOD HAZARDS g |
(1) 5/17/74 (B) 8/1/83 (C) 0192, 0194, 0211, 0212, 0213, 0214, 0351, 0352; DATED 6/17/18 |
AIR FREEZING INDEX i |
1250 |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP j |
50° F |
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n |
DELETED PORTION OF TABLE – OWNERS SHALL USE MANUAL J WHEN REQUIRED BY THIS CODE |
Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.02 (amendments).
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Fultz |
Ken |
Chief Building Official |
Ken.Fultz@gahanna.gov |
614-342-4025 |
|
Building Department |
|
|
Building@gahanna.gov |
614-342-4010 |
|
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).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2019 IRC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption) and § 1303.02 (amendments).
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 Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Gahanna 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)(Gahanna, OH 1301.01 - ADOPTION.)
...There is hereby adopted by the Municipality, the Ohio Building Code (OBC) and related
codes as adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, Department of Commerce as
identified and published in Division 4101:1 et seq. of the Ohio Administrative Code
(OAC).
(Ord. 0127-2007. Passed 6-18-07; Ord. No....
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).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
The state of Ohio adopted the 2024 Ohio Existing Building Code (based on the 2021 IEBC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101:1-34-01 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code (based on the 2021 IMC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.2.
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code (based on the 2021 IPC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.3.
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1305.01 (adoption) and § 1305.02 (amendments).
Gahanna, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC), including Appendices, with amendments. Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1501.01 (adoption), §§ 1501.02 – 1501.99 (amendments), and Ohio Admin. Code § 1301:7-7-01.
Ohio’s building codes also contains references to other codes that are applicable as references in limited scope as specified by the building or residential codes. These codes include:
Gahanna, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).