Ohio

Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7)

Adopted Code Edition

2017 OH Fire Code (based on 2015 IFC + amendments)

Adoption Style

Statewide — one code

State Fire Marshal

Ohio State Fire Marshal (under Commerce) ↗

Verification Status

Published summary — verify current edition with the SFM

Contractor Licensing

Fire Alarm

OH SFM — Fire Protection Contractor (alarm classification)

Fire Sprinkler

OH SFM — Fire Protection Contractor (sprinkler classification I-VII)

Jurisdiction Notes

OH SFM licenses all fire protection contractors directly through a classification system.

Accuracy & Verification

Fire codes vary by jurisdiction, edition, occupancy, and local amendments. This page is a published summary intended for general reference. Always verify the current enforced edition and specific requirements with the Ohio State Fire Marshal (under Commerce) and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) before making compliance decisions.