Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Columbus Building Code, also known as Title 41 of the Columbus City Codes, adopts models codes for the basis of regulating the construction industry. These statewide model codes are further amended and supplemented, when allowed by the state regulations, by local code changes to deal with local conditions and issues. These statewide model codes are updated and republished periodically, resulting in the need to make modifications and corrections to the sections of the Columbus Building Code that adopt and further modify these codes.
This ordinance purposefully addresses updates and corrects for inconsistencies in those local code sections that adopt and make local adjustments to the Ohio Building Code (OBC) and the Residential Code of Ohio For One-, Two- and Three-Family Dwellings (RCO) so that correct implementation of these statewide model codes is assured. The OBC, promulgated and amended by the State of Ohio, Board of Building standards, regulates and will continue to regulate on a statewide basis all construction activity for all buildings and structures except for one-, two- and three-family dwellings. The RCO, promulgated and amended by the State of Ohio, Board of Building standards, will replace all prior model codes on a statewide basis for one-, two- and three-family dwellings. Additionally, several sections of the Columbus Building Code that provide for local amendments of these adopted model codes, have become outdated or are in now in conflict with statewide standards. These outdated or conflicting code sections need to be deleted or updated so as to properly reflect the requirements of the current statewide model codes and local requirements.
After public notice a public hearing was held on September 20, 2005, at which time the Building Commission approved these code changes and recommended their adoption by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this legislation.
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