Building Division

The Building Division issues permits, reviews plans, inspects construction and enforces building regulations. The department consists of the Chief Building Official and Plans Examiner, Building and Heating Inspector, and contract electrical and building inspectors and plans examiners. Plumbing plan review and inspections are performed by Franklin County Board of Health.

Information for Contractors

There are regulations concerning contractors doing work under the Ohio Building Code. Please click here for further information.

• Licensing/Registration Form

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Requirements for Permit Applications

Building Fees
A fee is charged to recover the City’s administrative costs for enforcement of codes related to building, development, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and zoning applications and processing. Authority to assess such fees is contained within City Code Chapter 148. Click here for the complete list of Building fees.

Building fees can be paid by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

Decks
A Resource to Deck, Shed and Fence Permits Brochure

• Completed Application
• Two (2) copies of a survey with the location of the deck shown
• Two (2) sets of drawings

Sheds
A Resource to Deck, Shed and Fence Permits Brochure

• Completed Application
• Two (2) copies of a survey with location of shed shown
• Copy of manufacturers brochure or drawing

One, Two, & Three Family New Building, Addition, Alteration, Basement Finish, or Garage
A Resource to Building & Remodeling your Single-Family Home Brochure

• Completed Application (Include a completed BIA form for all new buildings and alterations)
• Two (2) copies of a survey with proposed project shown
• Two (2) sets of drawings

Commercial Industrial or Multi-Family of 4 Units or More
A Resource to Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Construction Brochure

• Completed Commercial Application 
• Five (5) sets of plans conforming to the Ohio seal law

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Applications

1, 2 & 3 Family New Dwellings (BIA Form)
1, 2 & 3 Family Dwelling Permit - for additions, alterations, basement finish, or new garage
Commercial, Industrial or Multi-Family of 4 or More Units - Building Permit
HVAC Permit
Plumbing Permit
Gas Piping Permit 
Electrical Permit - Residential 1, 2 & 3 Family Dwellings
Electrical Permit - Commercial, Industrial or Multi-Family of 4 or More Units
Swimming Pool Permit
Deck Permit
Shed Permit 

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Links

ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Energy Code for Residential Structures
Franklin County Public Health
Franklin County Recorder
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Development Department
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)
Ohio Board of Building Standards (2011 Ohio Building Code and the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio)
Ohio Board of Building Standards (2007 Ohio Building Code and the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio)
Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Ohio Board of Building Appeals