Explanation
This ordinance is needed to amend two sections of Title 41, the Building Code, 4125.01 and 4127.01, to update the barrier requirements relating to swimming pools. These amendments were reviewed and approved by the Columbus Building Commission at their meeting on June 17, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Title
To amend City Code Sections 4125.01 and 4127.01 of Tile 41, the Building Code, to update the barrier requirements for Swimming Pools. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update City Code Section 4125.01, Ohio Building Code (OBC), and Section 4127.01, Residential Code of Ohio (RCO), to add language relating to barrier requirements for Swimming Pools; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Building and Zoning Services to amend two sections of City Code relating to barrier requirements for Swimming Pools;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That City Code Section 4125.01 is hereby amended as follows:
4125.01 - Ohio Building Code (OBC)
Incorporated. The Ohio Building Code (OBC), including all related system codes and standards for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, elevator, fire prevention, and boiler systems, as designated and set forth in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapters 4101:1-1 to 4101:1-35, and all amendments, additions, deletions, and/or substitutions thereto as adopted by the state of Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS), is incorporated fully as if set out at length herein. This model code is frequently referred to herein as the "OBC" and shall apply to all building governed by the Ohio Building Code.
OBC adopted standards are, but not limited to, the Ohio Mechanical Code (OAC Chapters 4101:2-1 to 4101:2-15); the Ohio Plumbing Code (OAC Chapters 4101:3-1 to 4101:3-13); the Ohio Elevator Code (OAC Chapters 4101:5-1 to 4101:5-3); the Ohio Fire Code (1301:7-1 to 1301:7-7); and the Ohio Boiler Code (OAC Chapters 4101:4-1 to 4101:4-...
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