
Ohio
Changes to the Ohio Building Code are promulgated by the Board of Building Standards, the primary state agency authorized to protect the public's safety and welfare in building design and construction. Rules proposed by the Board are filed with the Secretary of State, the Legislative Service Commission, and a committee of the General Assembly known as the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) at least 60 days prior to adoption. The state documents its adoptions and effective dates at https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance/boards/board-of-building-standards/building-codes-and-interpretations.