Representing Ohio's Code Officials

Ohio Building Officials Association

Since 1961, the Ohio Building Officials Association (OBOA) has represented the code enforcement community’s interests at the Ohio Board of Building Standards, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Ohio General Assembly and served to promote Life Safety through building codes with improved responsiveness and consistency in enforcement.

Becoming an OBOA member offers many additional career benefits:

Code consistency Statewide.
Increased efficiencies in techniques and methodology.
Working with other Code Officials on matters that impact the entire State, while maintaining local identity.
Educating the Public about the importance of Building Safety.
Building relationships between the Code Official, Designers, Contractors, and the local government.
Providing assistance to the Code Officials in obtaining goals and career objectives.

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What Ohio Code Officials Do for Our Communities

Ohio Building Officials Association members are the quiet professionals who ensure that every place Ohioans live, work, learn, and play is safe, healthy, and resilient.

We review construction documents and issue approvals so that new buildings, additions, and renovations meet Ohio’s building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy codes from the foundation to the roof.
We perform on-site inspections at key stages of construction, verifying structural integrity, fire and life safety systems, accessibility features, and safe installation of critical systems that Ohioans rely on every day.
As OBOA members, we promote professionalism, education, and uniform code enforcement across Ohio, helping create consistent, predictable processes for homeowners, design professionals, and contractors in every community.
We extend our expertise beyond the job site to advocacy and public service, contributing to code development, legislative testimony, and regional and statewide training that strengthen building safety for all Ohioans.

Click here to learn more about the value of the Code Official and the impact Ohio Building Officials Association members have in communities across Ohio.