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Building Communications and Codes

Policy and Procedures
(12/04/2006) - Model Homes
(01/04/2007) - Additional Stamped Sets of Plans (PPM 001-2007)
(01/11/2007) - Assessment of Fees Related to Working without a Permit (PPM 002-2007 - Revised 6/20/2007)
(02/05/2007) - Commercial Permit Extension Fee (PPM 003-2007) - Rescinded 6/2008
(04/07/2008) - Demolition Requirements (PPM 001-2008)
(05/14/2008) - Festival Registration (PPM 002-2008)
Construction Industry Communications
 CIC-1   (12/2005)  - Grease Interceptor
 CIC-2   (11/2005)  - Dryer Exhaust Systems
 CIC-3   (12/2005)  - Lead Time for Joint Inspections
 CIC-4   (01/2006)  - Architect and Landscape Architect Sealing Procedures
 CIC-5   (01/2006)  - Timely Submission of Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Documents
 CIC-6   (02/2006)  - FireAlarm - FireSuppression - PlanSubmission - Rescinded 6/2008
 CIC-7   (04/2006)  - Wastewater going to Sanitary and Storm Sewers
 CIC-8   (05/2006)  - Residential Code of Ohio Adoption 6/1/2006 - Rescinded 6/2008
 CIC-9   (07/2006)  - Climatic Geographic Design Criteria
 CIC-10 (12/2006)  - Med Gas and AAV Start Date 1/8/2006 - Rescinded 6/2008
 CIC-11 (12/2007)  - Construction Document Standards for Roofing and Window Permit
 CIC-12 (02/2008)  - Flexible Raceway Connections
 CIC-13 (02/2008)  - Recessed Lighting Fixtures
 CIC-14 (07/2008)  - Department-Issued Trade and Contractor License and OCILB Fees
 CIC-15 (07/2008)  - SOFT Accounts  
Adopted Building Codes
Commercial & Residential 4 Family and Greater Buildings

2007 Ohio Building Code with latest amendments/updates as issued by the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards
Columbus Building Code (CBC) (
latest on-line version)

Referenced codes applicable for OBC 2005 (Partial List)
2007 Ohio Plumbing Code
2007 Ohio Mechanical Code
2008 National Electric Code (NEC) – NFPA 70)
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
ASHRAE 90.1 2004
2002 National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-02)
2002 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13-02)
2006 International Fire Code / Ohio Fire Code 2007
OBC - Residential Code Effective 5/27/2006 (RCO)

Residential – One, two and three family buildings

2006 Residential Code Effective 5/27/2006 (RCO)
Columbus Building Code (CBC) (latest on-line version)
Referenced codes applicable for OBC - Residential Code (Partial List)
2007 Ohio Plumbing Code
2005 or 2008 National Electric Code (NEC – NFPA 70)
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2003 International Energy Conservation Code
2002 National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72)
2002 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D)
(Most codes listed are available for purchase from the ICC at www.iccsafe.org)
 


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