What building code does Ohio use?
Ohio currently enforces Ohio Building Code, 2024 edition (statewide 2024 code cycle). Cities and counties in Ohio may adopt local amendments.
Adopted codes — 2024 cycle
| Scope | Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Building | Ohio Building Code | 2024 |
| Residential | Ohio Residential Code | 2019 |
| Fire | Ohio Fire Code | 2017 |
| Mechanical | Ohio Mechanical Code | 2024 |
| Plumbing | Ohio Plumbing Code | 2024 |
| Existing Building | Ohio Existing Building Code | 2024 |
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curl https://codes.submittal.app/api/v1/states/ohio.jsonEvery page on this site is backed by the open building-codes dataset (CC BY 4.0). Source: ICC code-adoption records, retrieved 2026-04-28.