Mechanical

Mechanical inspections determine that appliances, equipment, and systems are installed in accordance with code. 

Mechanical inspections are required for such work as installations of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), refrigeration, fuel-gas piping, hydronics, exhaust, and pre-fabricated fireplaces.

Below you will find applications, publications, inspection scheduling contact numbers and external links to information specific to the mechanical trade.

To schedule a mechanical inspection:
Phone: 614-645-8235
Fax: 614-645-2424

To cancel a scheduled Inspection:
Phone: 614-645-7847
Fax: 614-645-2099

Mechanical Inspection Areas

Mechanical Inspection Areas - Full Screen Experience

Check out some of the relevant mechanical Construction Industry Communications.

• CIC-02 Clothes Dryer Exhaust(PDF, 43KB)
• CIC-03 Lead Time Inspections(PDF, 233KB)
• CIC-31 Emergency Work Permitting(PDF, 119KB)
• CIC-32 MEP Permit Apps(PDF, 155KB)

You can find all of Construction Industry Communications on the Documents and Forms page.

Documents & Forms

• Mechanical Permit Application(PDF, 185KB)
• Emergency Work Contact List(PDF, 133KB)
• Contractor Compliant Form(PDF, 156KB)
• Fire Protection Request Form(PDF, 170KB)
• NFPA 72 Record of Completion Form(PDF, 3MB)
• NFPA 72 Inspection and Test Form(PDF, 124KB)
• Fire suppression inspection procedures manual(PDF, 2MB)
• Basic inspection information(PDF, 162KB)
• Working without a permit affidavit(PDF, 194KB)
• PCO Minimum Requirements

Industry Links

• International Code Council
• 2017 Ohio Mechanical Code
• 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
• Building Services Piping Testing Requirements
• U.S. Department of Energy
• Mechanical Contractors Association of Central Ohio (MCACO)
• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
• National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineer (ASHRAE)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
• International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR)