Ohio Administrative Code Title 4101:7 - Certification of Building Departments, Building Department Personnel, Local Boards of Building Appeals, and Fire Protection System Designers
Ohio Administrative Code – Title 4101:7 covers the Certification of Building Departments, Building Department Personnel, Local Boards of Building Appeals, and Fire Protection System Designers.
Here’s a summary of what Title 4101:7 regulates:
✅ Certification of Building Departments
Sets requirements for local building departments to be certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards (BBS).
Defines responsibilities and minimum standards for certified departments (e.g., staffing, procedures, recordkeeping).
✅ Certification of Building Department Personnel
Establishes certification categories for personnel such as:
Building Officials
Plans Examiners
Inspectors (building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC)
Outlines education, training, and experience requirements.
Includes provisions for renewal, continuing education, and disciplinary actions.
✅ Local Boards of Building Appeals
Provides rules for the certification and operation of local appeals boards.
Sets membership standards and procedural rules for hearing appeals related to code enforcement decisions.
✅ Fire Protection System Designers
Sets certification requirements for individuals who design fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, etc.).
Includes provisions for qualifications, exams, and ongoing training.
✅ Enforcement and Oversight
Gives authority to the Board of Building Standards to enforce these rules and revoke certifications for violations.
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