Ohio Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Ohio Contractor & Building Information

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Ohio Department of Commerce

Ohio Building Codes
For building code information visit: Ohio Board of Building Standards.

Ohio Online Licensing
You must hold a state license do Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Hydronics work in Ohio. General construction contractors may need to be licensed at the local level. Check with the city or county for licensing information and requirements.
For more information visit: .

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board Department of Commerce
Ohio Licensing Board for Contractors

Check a Ohio Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Ohio go to: Search Ohio Licensed Contractors

Ohio Licenses and Permits
For more information visit: Ohio Licenses and Permits.

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Ohio Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
Effective January 2015 for Commercial, and February 2016 for Residential.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Ohio Energy Codes

The Ohio Energy Code is adopted and required by the Ohio Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Ohio Building Energy Codes Program.

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