Plan Review, Permits and Inspections

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Building and Zoning Services
111 North Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215   

Office:  (614) 645-7433   

Weekdays: 9:00AM to 4:00PM 
Please note that the Zoning Review room will be closed the second Tuesday of the month from 9 -10:30 AM for staff training.

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2023 Observed Holidays

Monday, January 2
New Year's Day (Observed)
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday, February 20
Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
Monday, June 19
Juneteenth (Observed)
Tuesday, July 4
Independence Day
Monday, September 4
Labor Day
Friday, November 10
Veterans Day (Observed)
Thursday, November 23
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day

Special Inspections

When application is made for construction, the owner or owner’s representative shall employ one or more special inspectors to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work specified in Chapter 17 of the Ohio Building Code and identify the approved agencies and inspectors on a “Statement of Special Inspections” form.  The Statement of Special Inspections will be a condition for issuance of the plan approval.  A list of approved agencies and inspectors can be found below.

 

For special inspector requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, please reference construction industry communication document 40.

 

Inspectors desiring to be considered on the list of approved inspectors may complete and submit a Special Inspector Application to our office.