What building codes are currently listed for Ohio?
The current dataset contains 10 active adoption records for Ohio. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IRC.
Ohio Building Codes & State Adoption Profile
Review 10 current statewide building code adoption records for Ohio, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.
Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.
Current Ohio adoption records
| Adopted code | Base model code | Publisher | Effective | Adoption type | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Existing Building Code | 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | ICC | Mar 1, 2024 | Custom | Official source |
| Ohio Fire Code | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) | ICC | Sep 20, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Ohio Energy Code: Energy Efficiency Provisions of the Ohio Building Code | 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) | ICC | Mar 1, 2024 | Amended | Official source |
| Ohio Plumbing Code | 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) | ICC | Mar 1, 2024 | Custom | Official source |
| Ohio Mechanical Code | 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) | ICC | Mar 1, 2024 | Custom | Official source |
| Ohio International Fuel Gas Code-Building | 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) | ICC | Jan 3, 2024 | Standard | Official source |
| Ohio Building Code | 2021 International Building Code (IBC) | ICC | Mar 1, 2024 | Custom | Official source |
| Residential Code of Ohio for One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings | 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) | ICC | Not listed | Custom | Official source |
| Ohio International Fuel Gas Code-Residential | 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) | ICC | Not listed | Amended | Official source |
| Ohio Energy Code: Energy Efficiency Provisions of RCO | 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) | ICC | Not listed | Amended | Official source |
Ohio building code questions
Does Ohio amend its adopted model building codes?
The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.
How do I confirm the code for a project in Ohio?
Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Ohio.
Are these Ohio records legal advice?
No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.