Updated : 06/12/2024
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).
Westlake, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8 and Westlake, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption). Westlake, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC), with amendments. Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1, Westlake, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption), and § 1303.06 (amendments). 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 Westlake, 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.
Westlake 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)(Westlake, OH Municipal Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: No
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Westlake ? Yes
Citation: Ohio Admin. Code 4101.8-3 - 301.2(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).
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Grayem |
Donald |
Chief Building Official |
dpgrayem@cityofwestlake.org |
440-617-4105 |
|
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).
Westlake, Ohio, adopted the 2019 Ohio Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC). Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.8 and Westlake, OH, Muni. Code § 1301.01 (adoption).
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.
No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or the city ordinances.
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
Westlake 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 amendments to the model code
here.
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2017 Ohio Building Code (2015 IBC)(Westlake, OH Municipal Code)
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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).
Westlake, Ohio, adopted the 2024 Ohio Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC), with amendments. Ohio Admin. Code § 4101.1, Westlake, OH, Muni. Code § 1303.01 (adoption), and § 1303.06 (amendments).
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
Westlake, Ohio, adopted the 2017 Ohio Fire Code (based on the 2015 IFC). Ohio Admin. Code § 1301:7-7-01 and Westlake, OH, Muni. Code § 1501.01 (adoption).
Ohio’s building codes contain references to other codes that are applicable as references in limited scope as specified by the building or residential codes. These codes include: