Who can a permit be issued to?
To the property owner or his authorized agent. Both parties bear responsibility. Note: Sub-trades are regulated by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board and fire protection system installers are regulated by the Ohio Fire Marshal. Plumbers must also be registered by the City of Kettering.

When is a permit required?
When the owner/agent wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, change the occupancy of a building or structure, or portion thereof
OR
When the owner/agent wants to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical gas, mechanical, plumbing system, other building service equipment, or piping system.

For details see Do I Need a Permit?

Can demolition or construction begin without a permit?
NO! Work that does not require a permit or emergency repairs may proceed. Work conducted without a required permit is subject to a Stop Work Order, Notice of Violation and Adjudication Order requiring removal of the work, double permit fees and/or other penalties prescribed by law.

Mechanical Permits
Includes new, replacement or alteration of

	mechanical systems
	mechanical equipment
	furnaces, condensers, boilers, roof-top units, combination units, etc., exhaust fans, hoods, make-up air units, wood stoves, fireplaces
	controls
	smoke detection, dampers, vent dampers on flue pipes, flue liners
	ductwork, distribution devices
	VAV boxes, reheat units
	alterations to existing systems
	minor ductwork extension
	portable tent HVAC regulated by the Ohio Mechanical Code

Electrical Permits
Includes new installation, replacement or alteration of any electrical system, equipment or component that is regulated by the National Electric Code such as

	new electrical service, service changes
	wiring, replacement wiring, removals
	CT boxes, electrical panels, meters
	new fixtures, electrical boxes
	lighted signs
	hard-wired electrical smoke detectors
	hot tubs, permanent swimming pools

Plumbing Permits
Includes new installation, replacement or alteration of

	water supply piping
	sanitary drain piping, traps
	vent piping
	valves, backflow prevention, other safety devices and fixtures regulated by the Ohio Plumbing Code — fixtures include water closets (toilets), urinals, sinks, dishwashers, water heaters, water softeners and filters

Gas Permits
Includes, new, replacement or alteration of

	fuel gas systems
	storage, piping, meters, valves or other controls, safety devices, etc. regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code

Fire Permits (Fire Protection Systems)
Includes new installation, replacement or alteration of sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm systems.

Emergency Repairs
Where emergency repairs are required, work may proceed, but a permit application must be submitted within the next working business day.