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Building Communications and Codes

Policy and Procedures
 (12/04/2006) - Model Homes - Rescinded - Replaced by CIC #25
 (01/04/2007) - Additional Stamped Sets of Plans (PPM 001-2007) - Rescinded 10/2009
 (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 (02/05/2007) - Commercial Permit Extension Fee (PPM 003-2007) - Rescinded 6/2008
 (04/07/2008) - Demolition Requirements (PPM 001-2008)  - Rescinded  - Replaced by CIC #20
 (05/14/2008) - Festival Registration (PPM 002-2008) - Moved to Forms Page
 (03/31/2009) - Certificate of Occupancy Replacement Procedures
Required Inspections
 Residential Required Inspections
 Commercial Required Inspections

Construction Industry Communications
 
 CIC-1   (12/2005)  - Grease Interceptor
 
 CIC-2   (11/2005)  - Domestic Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems
 
 CIC-3   (12/2005)  - Lead Time for Joint Inspections - Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression
 
 CIC-4   (01/2006)  - Engineer/Architect and Landscape Architect Sealing Policy
 
 CIC-5   (01/2006)  - Timely Submission of Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Documents - Rescinded 11/2009
 
 CIC-6   (02/2006)  - FireAlarm - FireSuppression - PlanSubmission - Rescinded 6/2008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 CIC-8   (05/2006)  - Residential Code of Ohio Adoption 6/1/2006 - Rescinded 6/2008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 CIC-10 (12/2006)  - Med Gas and AAV Start Date 1/8/2006 - Rescinded 6/2008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 Contractor Licenses and OCILB Registration Fees
 
 CIC-15 (07/2008)  - Signature on File Transaction 'SOFT' Accounts
 
 CIC-16 (07/2008)  - Policy for Submission of Multiple Permits
 
 CIC-17 (01/2009)  - Commercial Built-up or Membrane Roof Replacement
 
 CIC-18 (03/2009)  - Installation of Electrical Boxes in Rated Floor/Ceiling Assemblies
 
 CIC-19 (07/2009)  - Installation of Heat Mats and Cables
 
 CIC-20 (10/2009)  - Demolition Permits
 
 CIC-21 (10/2009)  - Slab-On-Grade Inspections
 
 CIC-22 (10/2009)  - After Hours Inspection Scheduling
 
 CIC-23 (10/2009)  - Deck Installation - 1, 2, 3 Family Dwelling Untis - Permits Required
 
 CIC-24 (10/2009)  - Fire Protection System Document Submittals
 
 CIC-25 (10/2009)  - Residential Sales Office Building Permit and Time-Limited/Final Occupancy Procedures

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 of local code for permits and licenses)

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 of local code for permits and licenses)
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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