Working with federal authorities and cybersecurity experts, the City of Columbus continues its investigation and response to a July cybersecurity incident.
The structural section performs all inspections related to general building trades, structural, fire suppression, and fire-alarm systems. When all inspections are approved, including the mechanical, electrical and plumbing, the final structural inspection approval will allow the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Below you will find applications, publications, inspection scheduling contact numbers and information specific to the structural trade.
To schedule a structural inspection: Phone: 614-645-8235 Fax: 614-645-2433
To cancel a scheduled Inspection: Phone: 614-645-7847 Fax: 614-645-2099
Emergency Fire Protection Form can be completed online.
Check out some of the relevant building Construction Industry Communications.
You can find all of Construction Industry Communications on the Documents and Forms page.
Learn more about Special Inspections.
Documents & Forms
Structural Inspection Supervisor Cliff Spruill structuralinfo@columbus.gov Office: 614-645-6371 Fax: 614-645-2433
Structural Inspection Field Supervisors Brian Lauer structuralinfo@columbus.gov Office: 614-645-1997 Fax: 614-645-2433
Ken Bruenstructuralinfo@columbus.gov Office: 614-645-7443 Fax: 614-645-2433
Shane Lawwell structuralinfo@columbus.gov Office: 614-645-3235 Fax: 614-645-2433
Columbus City Code
Citizen Access Portal
Industry Communications
Licensed Contractors Listing(PDF, 992KB)
Purchasing Inspection Trips(PDF, 591KB)
Ohio Building Standards (BBS)
Ohio Building Code
Recognized Accreditation Bodies
International Energy Code
Online Zoning Map
Ohio Residential Code
After-Hours Inspection Request Form
Franklin County Auditor
Delaware County Auditor
Fairfield County Auditor
BZS Fee Schedule