Ohio Building Code Regulations
Builders must follow state law when erecting permanent structures in the Buckeye State. Specifications for Ohio building code regulations include rules for plumbing systems, types of construction materials used and accessibility for disabled people.
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Plumbing
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Whether the building is a single residence or a commercial structure, Ohio law says there must be an adequate number of toilet facilities for the number of people living, working in or visiting the building. The types of bathrooms depend on what the building is being used for, for example, a stadium would need enough toilets based on a ratio of how many people the stadium can hold. The plumbing code also specifies how and where builders should install the fixtures and how water should drain, depending on the structure of the building.
Construction Materials
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Ohio builder can construct with aluminum, brick, glass, concrete, stone, plastic, steel, wood and drywall. Builders who specify particular materials in the original construction plan must use those materials, unless changes are approved by a supervising authority.
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Disability Access
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Ohio public buildings must have ramps and wide doors to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act's guidelines for accessibility. Buildings such as theaters, grandstands and stadiums should have areas accessible for wheelchair parking that are separate from general seating.
Fire Protection
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The Ohio building code requires the use of materials to produce fire walls that reduce the risk of flames spreading through the foundation or to the roof. Materials should prevent or lessen the passage of flames, hot gasses or extreme heat.
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References
- Ohio Revised Code: Chapter 3781: Building Standards-General Provisions
- Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4101:1-11 Accessibility for Physically Disabled Persons
- Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4101:1-29: Building Standards: Plumbing systems
- Ohio Administrative Code: 4101:1 Board of Building Standards: Ohio Building Code Chapter 4101:1-7 Fire Resistance
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