Plan Review, Permits and Inspections

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Building and Zoning Services
111 North Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215   
Office:  (614) 645-7433 
Fax:  (614) 645-0082 
Weekdays: 9:00AM to 4:00PM 
Please note that the Zoning Review room will be closed the last Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 PM for staff training. 
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Directions to our office
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2022 Observed Holidays
Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Jr
Monday, February 21
Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
Monday, June 20
Juneteenth (Observed)
Monday, July 4
Independence Day
Monday, September 5
Labor Day
Friday, November 11
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving
Monday, December 26
Christmas (Observed)

INSPECTIONS

Inspections validate that work performed complies with the scope of work detailed on the permit and approved plans. Before a permit can be completed and closed, all required inspections must be approved. 

At purchase, most permits include a base number of inspections, also called trips. For several reasons, it may be necessary to purchase additional trips.


Purchase additional trips:

  • With a registered login to our Citizen Access Portal
  • With the Miscellaneous Service Application delivered
  • In person


Inspections are divided into four disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Structural. Each ensures that work complies with code requirements that are intended to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of city residents and guests.

Inspection Requests
Requests received before 4:00pm on a business day will be scheduled for the next business day. Any of the following can be used to make a request:

Online
Purchase trips and Schedule Inspections on our Citizen Access Portal


    By phone

    • (614) 645.8235


    In person and by fax
    Completed Inspection Request or Witness Test Inspection Request (only receivable in person or by fax) forms can be submitted to:

    • Building and Zoning Services
      Customer Service Center
      111 N. Front St.
      Columbus, Oh 43215 
      9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except City observed holidays)
    • The fax number present on the form


    Cancellations
    Cancellation requests received before the inspector arrives at the job site will have the trip credited to the permit.

    • (614) 645.7847 (phone)
    • (614) 645.2099 (fax)

    The Building Inspection Manager, David Daniel, is responsible for all four sections of inspectors.

    The Customer Service Manager, Nicholas Newnham, is responsible for all inspection requests.

     

    Electrical Electrical inspections determine that electrical wiring, equipment, and systems are installed in accordance with code.  - learn more

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

    Plumbing Plumbing inspections determine that plumbing-related systems are constructed in accordance with code.  - learn more

    Special 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  - learn more

    Structural Structural inspections determine that general building trades and fire protection systems (sprinkler and fire alarm) are constructed in accordance with code. - learn more

    Online Permits For information on the types of permits available for purchase online, please refer to the Online Permits section on the Online Services page of our website. - learn more