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The 2017 Ohio Fire Code is available online on the Lawriter website (http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/1301%3A7-7)  and on the ICC’s Public Access website (https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/OHFC2017)  

Hard copy books can be ordered from the ICC (http://shop.iccsafe.org/state-and-local-codes/ohio.html)  

Section 106 – Inspections 

[1] 106.1 Inspection authority. The fire code official is authorized to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle or premises in accordance with Section 104.3 for the purpose of enforcing this code. 

[2] 106.2 Inspections. The fire code official is authorized to conduct such inspections as are deemed necessary to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of this code and to approve reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be prepared and submitted in writing for review and approval. Inspection reports shall be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The fire code official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual, detailed or complex technical issues subject to the approval of the governing body. 

Section 107 – Maintenance 

[1] 107.1 Maintenance of safeguards. Where any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this code, or otherwise installed, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with this code and applicable referenced standards. 

[2] 107.2 Testing and operation. Equipment requiring periodic testing or operation to ensure maintenance shall be tested or operated as specified in this code. 

[A] 107.2.1 Re-inspection and testing. Where any work or installation does not pass an initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made so as to achieve compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the fire code official for inspection and testing.

Section 109 – Violations 

(1) 109.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish or utilize a building, occupancy, premises or system regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. 

(a) 109.1.1 Imminent hazards. Conditions or practices in any building or upon any premises which violate the state fire code and are such that a fire or explosion hazard exists which could reasonably and imminently be expected to cause death or serious physical harm shall be addressed in accordance with section 3737.44 of the Revised Code, including obtaining the authorization of the state fire marshal or chief deputy state fire marshal prior to the issuance of any oral orders directing that a building or premises be vacated immediately. 

(b) 109.1.2 Distinct hazards. Structural conditions constituting a distinct hazard as described in paragraph (B)(1)(a)(iii)(102.1.1) of this rule shall in addition to other remedies authorized by sections 3737.41 through 3737.51 of the Revised Code, be resolved through the issuance of a citation in accordance with section 3737.42 of the Revised Code. As described in paragraph (B)(1)(a)(iii)(102.1.1) of this rule, such a citation may require the application of the construction and design provisions of this code to an existing structure or condition, regardless of whether such location is in substantial compliance with the applicable version of the building code listed in 1301:7-7-80 of the Administrative Code. 

(c) 109.1.3 Serious hazards. If the state fire marshal, assistant state fire marshal, or certified fire safety inspector, upon examination or inspection, finds either of the following: 

(i) a structure, premise or location to be a “serious hazard” as that term is defined in this code; or 

(ii) the conditions at such structure, premise or location constitute a violation of, or require the application of paragraphs (G)(6)(107.6) of this rule, (A)(7)(901.7) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code or (A)(2)(1001.2) of rule 1301:7-7-10 of the Administrative Code to such places; 

(iii) the state fire marshal, assistant state fire marshal, or certified fire safety inspector is authorized to verbally order or order in writing, on a form approved by the state fire marshal, the structure, premise or location to comply with the fire code, including as described in paragraphs (G)(6)(107.6) of this rule, (A)(7)(901.7) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code or (A)(2)(1001.2) of rule 1301:7-7-10 of the Administrative Code, or otherwise abate the conditions causing the serious hazard. 

(e) 109.1.5 General fire code enforcement (R.C. 3737.42 (A)). If upon inspection or investigation, the state fire marshal, an assistant state fire marshal, or a certified fire safety inspector believes that the state fire code or associated order has been violated, including for a distinct or serious hazard, the state fire marshal, assistant state fire marshal, or certified fire safety inspector shall issue a citation to the responsible person in accordance with section 3737.42 (A) of the Revised Code and paragraph (I)(4)(109.4) of this rule. 

(i) 109.1.5.1 Minor hazards (R.C. 3737.42 (B)). If a violation of this code has no direct or immediate relationship to safety or health, the state fire marshal assistant state fire marshal or the certified fire safety inspector may issue a notice in lieu of a citation with respect to such de minimis violation in accordance with section 3737.42 (B) of the Revised Code and paragraph (I)(2)(109.2) of this rule. If such violations are not remedied within the time frame established by the fire code official such official may issue a citation in accordance with section 3737.42 (A) of the Revised Code. 

(a) 109.1.5.1.1 Notice of de minimis violation. In accordance with section 3737.42 (B), when the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility or outdoor area that is in violation of this code, but such a violation has no direct or immediate 

(d) 109.1.5.1.4 Remedies for noncompliance. If the notice of violation is not complied with within the specified period of abatement, the fire code official is authorized to take further enforcement actions in accordance with paragraph (I)(4)(109.4) of this rule or to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. 

(f) 109.1.6 Enforcement to remedy dangerous conditions. If the state fire marshal, assistant state fire marshal, or certified fire safety inspector, upon examination or inspection, finds a building or other structure especially liable to fire or endangers life or other buildings or property, or finds a building or any premises with combustible, explosive or flammable materials which are dangerous to the safety of persons or finds any structure, tank, container or vehicle used for the storage, handling or transportation of flammable or combustible materials to be dangerous to the safety of persons, the state fire marshal, assistant state fire marshal, or certified fire safety inspector shall issue a citation in accordance with section 3737.41 of the Revised Code and paragraph (I)(4)(109.4) of this rule. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as prohibiting or limiting a fire code official’s ability to take any other enforcement actions authorized by chapter 3737. of the Revised Code, including issuance of citation pursuant to section 3737.42 of the Revised Code. 

(2) 109.2 Owner/occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner or responsible person. If an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code, the occupant shall also be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions. 

Section 110 – Unsafe Buildings 

[1] 110.1 General. If during the inspection of a premises, a building or structure, or any building system, in whole or in part, constitutes a clear and inimical threat to human life, safety or health, the fire code official shall issue such notice or orders to remove or remedy the conditions as shall be deemed necessary in accordance with this section, and shall refer the building to the building department for any repairs, alterations, remodeling, removing or demolition required. 

[A] 110.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe or deficient because of inadequate means of egress or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. A vacant structure that is not secured against unauthorized entry as required by Section 311 shall be deemed unsafe. 

(i) If the fire code official finds an unsafe condition as described in this paragraph that is especially liable to fire or endangers life or other buildings or property, such fire code official shall issue a citation and order that the responsible person take all necessary remedial actions as required by section 3737.41 of the Revised Code. 

(ii) If the fire code official finds an unsafe condition as described in this paragraph that violates specific provisions of this code, such fire code official shall take such enforcement actions as provided for in this rule including but not limited to, the issuance of a citation pursuant to section 3737.42 of the Revised Code. 

(b) 110.1.2 Structural hazards. Where an apparent structural hazard is caused by the faulty installation, operation or malfunction of any of the items or devices governed by this code, the fire code official shall immediately notify the building code official in accordance with paragraph (J)(1)(110.1) of this rule. 

Section 111 – Stop work order 

(3) 111.3 Emergencies. Where an emergency exists, meeting the definition of an imminent hazard as described in section 3737.44 of the Revised Code, the fire code official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work, provided that the stop work order is issued in accordance with sections 3737.44 and 3737.46 of the Revised Code. 

Source: Ohio Fire Code 

The 2017 Ohio Fire Code is available online on the Lawriter website (http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/1301%3A7-7) and on the ICC’s Public Access website (https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/OHFC2017)  

Hard copy books can be ordered from the ICC (http://shop.iccsafe.org/state-and-local-codes/ohio.html)  

Downloads: 

J – Serious Hazard Order (Template) – 2017 Ohio Fire Code 

 

IFC 2015 1104.16 Fire Escape PDF actual code

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