Building Standards Division

It is estimated that approximately 15% of all energy is consumed in buildings. The City's Building Standards Division enforces the State of Ohio's Energy Conservation Codes for all residential and commercial construction. Homes and buildings are field inspected to verify compliance with approved designs regarding energy efficiency.

• Codes and standards used by the Division
• International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE standards
• Compliance tools are used to ensure compliance with codes
• Department of Energy software used by the Division - REScheck and COMcheck
• Performance trade offs are evaluated against industry standard construction
• Water/moisture management and flashings inspected
• High performance HVAC and water heating inspected
• Air sealing, ventilation, and IAQ