Scope.
Columbus City Codes § 2501.01
in effect2501.01 - Scope.
This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, sheds, tents, lots processes, premises and safeguards regarding all of the following:
1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices.
2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises.
3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression or alarm systems.
5. Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
2501.01.1 Adoption. The Ohio Fire Code as amended periodically is incorporated fully into the City of Columbus Fire Prevention Code, save and except for such parts which have been herein deleted or amended, as if set out at length herein. The Ohio Fire Code, for which the designation "OFC" may be substituted contains Chapters 1301:7-7 of the Ohio Administrative Code
2501.01.2 Minimum requirements. The minimum requirements of the OFC, as adopted above, shall be the basis of the Columbus Fire Prevention Code except that more restrictive requirements may be imposed by the Columbus Fire Prevention Code and shall be as hereinafter set forth
2501.01.3 Administrative and Enforcement. The "Administrative and Enforcement" provisions of the OFC, Rule 01, OAC 1301:7-7-01, are not specifically adopted for use in the Columbus Fire Prevention Code for those sections of the Columbus Fire Prevention Code that are in addition to or more restrictive than the OFC, and the provisions of Chapter 2501 of this code are substituted therefore.
2501.01.4 Title. The rules as set forth herein shall be known as the Columbus Fire Prevention Code and are hereinafter referred to as the Columbus Fire Prevention Code or this code.
2501.01.5 Intent. The purpose and the intent of this code is to prescribe minimum requirements and controls to safeguard life, property, or public welfare from the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of substances, materials or devices and from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the use or occupancy of buildings, structures, sheds, tents, lots or premises. All matters within the intent of this code and not covered by this code shall comply with the referenced standards listed in Chapter 2596, Appendix A. Wherever "Appendix A" is mentioned or referred to in this Title 25, Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the listing of standards in Chapter 2596. The fire code official may accept alternate methods of satisfying the intent of this code if the material, method or work is at least the equivalent of that required by this code in quality, effectiveness, durability and safety, and meets or exceeds the intent of the code.
2501.01.6 Validity. Each section of the rules and regulations of the fire code official and each section of the Columbus Fire Prevention Code and every part of such section is an independent section and part of a section, and the holding of any section or a part thereof to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective for any cause does not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section or part thereof.
(Ord. No. 1652-2022, § 1, 10-17-2022)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25FIPRCO_CH2501SCAD_2501.01SCFetched: 10/27/2026