Updated : 06/03/2024
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).
Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8. Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1302.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1. 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).
Helpful resources for Lakewood, 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.
Lakewood 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)(Lakewood, OH Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Lakewood ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3 - 301.2(1) (Design criteria)
Municipal Code
https://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4101:8-3-01v1Comments:
No amendment to the IRC Table 301.2 was located in the municipal code; However, a climatic and geographic design criteria table was found on the Lakewood, OH, Building Department.
Ground Snow Load: 20 psf
Wind Speed Design (MPH): 115 mph
Weathering: Severe
Frostline Depth: 36″
Termite: Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temp: 0-10 Degrees
Ice Barrier: Yes
Flood Hazard: LCO 1308 Flood Damage Prevention Code
Air Freezing Index: 1500<
Mean Annual Temp: 50.3 degrees
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Wagner |
William |
Assistant Building Commissioner |
William.Wagner@Lakewoodoh.gov |
(216)529-6284 |
|
Huber |
Charles |
Building Official (BO)/ Plans Examiner |
Charles.Huber@Lakewoodoh.gov |
(216)529-6689 |
|
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).
Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8.
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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.
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
Lakewood 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)(Lakewood, OH PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE)
...PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE TITLE ONE - Standards Adopted Chap. 1301 . Residential Code of Ohio. Chap. 1302 . Ohio Building Code. Chap. 1306 . Property Maintenance and Safety Code. Chap. 1308 . Flood Damage Prevention Code. TITLE THREE - Local Provisions Chap. 1309 . Permit Fees. Chap. 1311 . Entering Adjoining Property....
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).
Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1302.01 (adoption) and Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1.
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
Lakewood, Ohio, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Lakewood, OH, Muni. Code § 1306.01 (adoption) and §§ 1306.02-1306.991 (amendments).
Ohio’s building codes also contain references to other codes that are applicable as references in limited scope as specified by the building or residential codes. These codes include: