Residential Construction | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New homes
• Additions
• Detached garages
• Ramps and stairs
• Sheds
• Decks
• Patios
• Interior remodeling
• Basement remodeling
• Attic remodeling
• Structural changes
• Any new walls
• Demolition
• Fire damage repair
• Fences
• Swimming pools
• Driveway extensions or additions
• Signs | • Window and door replacement
• Minor house repairs
• Replacement of electrical switches and receptacles
• Replacement of same type light fixtures
• Faucet replacement and minor plumbing repairs
• Driveway replacement(replacement of existing only, does not apply if the driveway is being enlarged) |
Commercial Construction | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New buildings
• Additions
• Interior alterations
• Demolition
• Tenant improvements
• Door hardware
• Ramps, stairs, handrails, guardrails
• Load-bearing walls
• Non-load-bearing walls or partitions
• Fire-rated assemblies
• Canopies, awnings
• Change of occupancy (a change in the purpose or level of activity that involves a change in the application of code requirements)
• Change in the Use Group classification for all or part of the building; Certificate of Occupancy | The following commercial construction projects do not require a permit:• Repair or replacement of finishes (carpet, tile, paint etc.)
• Glass repair
• Roof replacement
• Other routine building maintenance or repairRequires a zoning permit only:- Fences, retaining walls, accessory structures less than 200 sq. ft.
- Tents over 120 sq. ft.
- Siding Replacement
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Related Construction: Mechanical | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• 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 extensions | • Replacement of any part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe
• Routine maintenance
• Other portable HVAC
• Dedicated gas piping to and part of heating systems of less than 150,000 BTUs per hour, per input system
• Process equipment and associated piping; glycol-based water piping systems
• Portable evaporative coolers |
Related Construction: Electrical | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• 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 | • Replacement of outlets and switches
• Lamps, minor repair work
• Electrical wiring devices or appliances at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy, unless specifically addressed by the code
• Process equipment and associated wiring on the load side of the power disconnect to the equipment |
Related Construction: Plumbing | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• 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 | • Repair of leaks or clearance of stoppages (Note: replacement of any fixture including water closets, piping or valves associated with such repairs requires a permit)
• Faucet replacement
• Process equipment and associated piping |
Related Construction: Gas | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
– fuel gas systems
– storage
– piping
– meters
– valves or other controls
– safety devices, etc. | • Portable heating appliance
• Replacement of any part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe
• Dedicated gas piping to and part of heating systems of less than 150,000 BTUs per hour, per input system |
Related Construction: Fire Protection Systems | |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New sprinkler installation
• Replacement or alteration of sprinkler systems, “arm-overs”
• Other fire suppression systems
• New fire alarm systems
• Fire alarm modifications
• Alarm panel replacement
• Adding/removing alarm devices | • System repairs
• Testing and maintenance |