Ohio Admin. Code 4101:1-5-01

Current through all regulations passed and filed through October 28, 2024

Section 4101:1-5-01 - General building heights and areas

Chapter 5 of the International Building Code, 2021 edition, as incorporated by reference and modified in Section 101.1.1 of this code, is further modified as follows:

(A)Modify Table 504.3, footnotes d and h as follows:

d. The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the Chapter 34 and in Group R-2 occupancies.

h. In other than group R-2 occupancies, all new Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8.

(B)Modify Table 504.4, footnotes d and h as follows:

d. The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the Chapter 34 and in Group R-2 occupancies.

h. In other than group R-2 occupancies, all new Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8.

(C)Modify Table 506.2, footnotes d and h as follows:

d. The NS value is only for use in evaluation of existing building height in accordance with the Chapter 34 and in Group R-2 occupancies.

h. In other than group R-2 occupancies, all new Group R occupancies are required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.8.

(D)Replace Section 506.3.1 with the following:

506.3.1Minimum percentage of perimeter. To qualify for an area factor increase based on frontage, a building will have not less than 25 percent of its perimeter on a public way or open space. Such open space is to be either on the same lot or dedicated for public use and be accessed from a street or approved fire lane. A fire lane is to have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), except for approved security gates, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).

Replaces: 4101:1-5-01

Ohio Admin. Code 4101:1-5-01

Effective: 3/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3781.10(A)(1)
Rule Amplifies: 3781.10, 3781.11, 3791.04
Prior Effective Dates: 07/01/1979, 01/01/1981, 07/01/1982, 03/01/1985, 01/01/1989, 01/01/1990, 09/01/1992, 07/01/1995, 03/01/1998, 01/01/2002, 03/01/2005, 09/06/2005, 07/01/2007, 11/01/2007, 11/01/2011, 01/01/2016, 11/01/2017