The City of Oberlin is governed by the following fire and life safety codes:

• 2007 OHIO BUILDING CODE, OHIO MECHANICAL CODE, OHIO PLUMBING CODE
• 2007 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• 2005 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
• 1996 OBOA One, Two and Three Family DWELLING CODE
• CITY of OBERLIN FIRE PREVENTION CODE, including:
      - 2006 International Fire Code, as amended (03/07/2006).
      - 2005 Ohio Fire Code
      - NFPA Standards:
          -    NFPA 14, Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems
          -    NFPA 241, Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
          -    NFPA 326, Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair.
          -    NFPA 430, Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizer.
          -    NFPA 434, Storage of Pesticides.
          -    NFPA 505, Powered Industrial Trucks, Including Type Designations, Areas of Use,
                  Maintenance, and Operation.
          -    NFPA 1962, Care, Use, and Service Testing of Fire Hose, Including Couplings and
                  Nozzles.
• OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS

In addition, the city has numerous regulations pertaining to planning and zoning issues.