1329.01 PERMIT APPROVAL.

   (a)    The Building Commissioner shall receive applications for building permits on forms he or she provides requiring information necessary to comply with all legal requirements.

   (b)    Where deed restrictions are recorded on land in favor of the City, limiting or regulating the improvements which may be constructed on such land, the  Commissioner shall not issue a permit until he or she has determined that the permit will not violate such deed restrictions.

   (c)    Where the application for a building permit is on land which is owned or controlled by a condominium or homeowners' association, the Commissioner shall require a letter from such association approving the application.

   (d)    Where an application is not signed by an owner of the property to be improved, the Commissioner may require the owner to approve the application before the permit is issued.

   (e)    If the Commissioner finds that issuance of the permit would violate the law, he or she shall not issue it, or, if the permit has already been issued, he or she shall void it. If a restraining order is issued by a court, the permit shall not be issued until the court resolves the legal issues. Otherwise, the permit shall be issued.

(Ord.  2020-72.  Passed 5-18-20.)

1329.02 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF PERMITS.

   (a)    If, after a permit has been issued, the operation called for by it is not begun within six months of the date thereof, such permit shall be void. Before operation can begin, a new permit shall be taken out by the owner or by his agent, contractor or architect, and fees fixed in this chapter for the original permit shall be paid therefor.

   (b)    If after work has commenced, there is a cessation of the work for a period of six months, then, upon notice to the holder of a building permit, which notice may be posted upon the premises, the permit shall expire. Before work may be continued, the permit must be renewed by the payment of a fee herein fixed for an original permit. Upon the cessation of work for any length of time, the Building Commissioner may order the filling in of any excavation, the protection of property or materials, or the abatement of any condition of nuisance or danger.  The Building Commissioner shall have the authority to allow for reasonable extensions of the timelines herein.

   (c)    After work has been commenced, all work to be performed under such permit, including finish grading leveling of all excavations, provision for motor vehicle access to any main building and adequate enclosing and preservation from the elements shall be completed in accordance with plans and specifications within two years from the date of such permit. Such completion must be sufficient to permit use of any building for which it may be designed, sufficient to prevent the creation of nuisances or dangerous conditions or the unnecessary deterioration of materials, and sufficient to prevent a continuing adverse effect upon surrounding property values. Such two-year period shall run regardless of the issuance of a stop-work order issued by the Building Commissioner for a failure to comply with or for a violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code. 

   (d)    Failure to complete any operation or work for which a permit has been issued within two years from date thereof, as provided herein, shall be deemed a violation of this section by the owner of any property upon which such condition exists. 

   (e)    Upon the failure of any owner of property to complete any operation or work for which a permit has been issued within two years from date thereof, as provided herein, the Building Commissioner may institute an injunction suit in the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County for an order of Court ordering such property owner to complete such operation or work within a specified time, to remove any incomplete building or structure, to fill or grade any excavation, to abate any condition of nuisance or danger, or for other relief appropriate to the enforcement of this Building Code. 

   (f)    Failure to obtain a permit within two (2) years after final site development plan approval or final approval of the Architectural Board of Review shall void all approval previously given.  Thereafter, a new application must be made and another fee paid.

   (g)    A permit shall be obtained from the Building Commissioner for all items listed in this chapter. No work may commence unless the proper permit listed in this chapter is first obtained by the owner of a property or his or her authorized agent. 

(Ord.  2020-72.  Passed 5-18-20.)

1329.025 TYPES OF INSPECTIONS.

   For onsite construction, renovation or repair work, from time to time the Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make or cause to be made any necessary inspections and shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code.

   (a)   Foundation Inspection.  Inspection of the foundation shall be made after poles or piers are set or trenches or basement areas are excavated and any required forms erected and any required reinforcing steel is in place and prior to the placing of concrete.  The foundation inspection shall include excavations for thickened slabs intended for the support of bearing walls, partitions, structural supports, or equipment and special requirements for wood foundations.  Drain tile systems and foundation weatherproofing shall be inspected prior to concealment.

   (b)   Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas and Electrical Systems Inspections.  Rough inspection of plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set or installed, and prior to framing inspection.

   (c)   Frame and Masonry Inspection.  Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall be made after the roof, masonry, all framing, firestopping, draftstopping, and bracing are in place and after the plumbing, mechanical and electrical rough inspections are approved.  After the framing inspection is approved, the final insulation and energy code compliance inspection shall be made prior to concealment.

   (d)   Other Inspections.  In addition to the called inspections above, the Building Official may make or require any other inspections to ascertain compliance with this code and other laws enforced by the Building Official.

   (e)   Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction Inspection.  Where fire resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the Building Official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wall board is in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before wall board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

   (f)   Final Inspection.  Final inspection shall be made after the permitted work is complete and prior to occupancy.

   (g)   Inspection Agencies.  The Building Official is authorized to accept reports of approved independent agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.

   (h)   Inspection Requests.  It shall be the duty and responsibility of the permit holder or their agent to notify the Building Official that such work is ready for inspection.  It shall be the duty and responsibility of the person requesting any inspections required by the Code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

   (i)   Approval Required.  Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official.  The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this Code.  Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.  (Ord. 2004-149.  Passed 11-15-04.)

1329.03 BUILDING FEES.

   In addition to the fees for building permits provided in Section 1329.03, the following fee shall be collected by the Building Commissioner:

(a)	For a General Contractor’s registration, for a maximum of one year, expiring December 31st of the year, the licensee must fill out the application form				$100.00
	For a Masonry registration, for a maximum of one year, expiring December 31st of the year, the licensee must fill out the application form				$75.00
	(1)	Permits which are to be issued for Commercial Occupancies, governed by the OBC, shall pay an additional assessment of 3% in accordance with 4101:2-1-50.
	(2)	Permits which are to be issued for Residential Alterations, governed by the OBC, shall pay an additional assessment of 1% in accordance with the Board of Building Standards.
	(3)	The Building Commissioner shall issue the permit required by this Building Code, fix and collect and give receipts for the same according to the following schedule:
	(4)	Any inspections required after normal work hours, including Saturday and Sunday, require a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fee in addition to required permit.
				Residential	Commercial
		A.	Additions to dwelling structure (1 & 2 Fam.) as regulated by Chapter 1303 (RCO) * per sq. ft. of gross area of all stories	$  .40
			Minimum	150.00
		B.	Additions to structure as regulated by Chapter 1307 (OBC) * per sq. ft. of gross floor area		$ 0.75
			Minimum		750.00
		C.	Alterations to dwelling structure (Interior  and Exterior) and/or exterior site alterations - Includes fixed equip., damage repair and fire damage repair and roof replacement.   as regulated by Chapter 1303 (RCO) * per $1,000 valuation	8.50
			Minimum	50.00
		D.	Alterations - structure (Interior and Exterior) and/or exterior site alterations - Includes fixed equip., damage repair and fire damage repair and roof replacement. as regulated by Chapter 1307 (OBC) * per $1,000 valuation		25.00
			Minimum		250.00
		E.	Kiosk		150.00
		F.	Exterior wooden decks * per each sq. ft. of gross floor area	.25	.25
			Minimum	100.00	100.00

				Residential	Commercial
		G.	Demo - all bldg.’s or structures and tenant spaces * per sq. ft. of gross floor area in all stories	$  .05	$  .10
			Minimum	150.00	150.00
			* Demo Plan Review Fee (if separate submission)		100.00
		H.	All new dwelling structures (1 & 2 Fam.) as regulated by Chapter 1303 (RCO) * per sq. ft. gross floor area all stories	.35
			Minimum	1500.00
		I.	New Building or Structure as regulated by Chapter 1307(OBC) * per sq. ft. of gross floor area		1.00
			Minimum		4000.00
		J.	Occupancy permit	50.00	50.00
		K.	Any item not including above requiring inspectional service	50.00	100.00
(For each reinspection necessary due to faulty or incomplete work .... $ 50.00) (Any request for refund of permit fees................................ $50.00 Administrative Fee)

 

(b)	Miscellaneous Permits
			Residential	Commercial
	(1)	Antenna - communication tower		$3000.00
	(2)	Antenna - satellite dish (over 1 meter)	$100.00	100.00
	(3)	Antenna - wireless telecommunication facilities * per antenna		200.00
	(4)	Excavation (if separate from building permit)	200.00	200.00
	(5)	Garage base - new or replacement	20.00	50.00
	(6)	Ice melting system	25.00	100.00
	(7)	Moving a building on rollers on a public street or portion thereof	2500.00	2500.00
	(8)	Moving a building on carry-alls on a public street or portion thereof	2500.00	2500.00
	(9)	Moving a building without traversing a public street or portion thereof	1000.00	1000.00
	(10)	Stage/runway		100.00
	(11)	Siding - vinyl or aluminum or re-siding with other materials	45.00	75.00
	(12)	Signs - altered in size, advertising copy * per face		50.00
	(13)	Signs - ground sign per sq. ft. per face		3.00
		Minimum		150.00

 

			Residential	Commercial
	(14)	Signs - all new except permanent ground or temporary per sq. ft. ea. side		$ 3.00
		Minimum		70.00
	(15)	Interior signs		25.00
	(16)	Signs - Repaired or Restored w/ no change in size, location or advertising copy (includes base repair)		50.00
	(17)	Signs - Temporary Leasing/For Sale for commercial properties per 1141.13		20.00
	(18)	Signs - Temporary (as permitted by Zoning Code)		25.00
	(19)	Signs - Temporary (construction)		50.00
	(20)	Steps/stairway replacement (ext. porches)	50.00	100.00
	(21)	Swimming pools	150.00	500.00
	(22)	Tent permits (canopies) under 120 sq. ft. - *per every ten (10) tents or portion thereof	20.00	20.00
	(23)	Tent permits in excess of 120 sq. ft. per tent	25.00	50.00
	(24)	Any item not included above, requiring inspection services, new or innovative systems or equip., per unit	20.00	75.00
(For each reinspection necessary due to faulty or incomplete work ..... $ 50.00) (Any request for refund of permit fees.............................$50.00 Administrative Fee)

 

(Ord. 2020-72.  Passed 5-18-20.)

1329.04 FEES FOR PLUMBING AND SEWER WORK.

   In addition to the fees for building permits provided in Section 1329.03, the following fees shall be collected by the Building Commissioner for plumbing and sewer work:

(a)	For a Plumber's Registration for a maximum of one year, expiring on December 31st of the year, in order to issue a permit, it is required that the licensee holds a Master Plumber or journeyman's registration from the State of Ohio			$ 75.00
(b)	A base fee for each permit for new work, alterations or repairs to plumbing, including water lines or plumbing fixtures, or both, or a replacement thereof, and sewers and fire lines (Additional work performed as an addendum to a recently issued permit shall not require an additional base fee.)			40.00
(c)	Hot water tank/water heater contractors must schedule an inspection within 72 hours or an administrative fee will be charged of			100.00
(d)	The following sums in addition to the base fee provided by subsection (b) hereof, where applicable:
			Residential	Commercial
	(1)	Air admittance valves (each)	$ 5.00	$ 20.00
	(2)	Area drains	5.00	6.00
	(3)	Backflow devices	5.00	10.00
	(4)	Bar sink	5.00	6.00
	(5)	Base fee	40.00	40.00
	(6)	Bath tub	5.00	6.00
	(7)	Bidet	5.00	6.00
	(8)	Catch basin	5.00	10.00
	(9)	Contractor registration	50.00	50.00
	(10)	Dishwasher	5.00	6.00
	(11)	Downspouts	5.00	6.00
	(12)	Drain tile (new or replacement)	5.00	20.00
	(13)	Drinking fountain	5.00	6.00
	(14)	Expansion tank	10.00	20.00
	(15)	FM 200 Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking hoods - (No base fee)		200.00
	(16)	Fire line - underground	50.00	200.00
	(17)	Fire pump		100.00
	(18)	Fire protection sprinkler system per head, (No base fee)	50.00 + 2.00/head	50.00 + 5.00/head
	Note: #15, 16, 17, and 18 require only state certification by the State Fire Marshal’s Office or Designee - no plumbing registration required.
	(19)	Floor drain	5.00	6.00
	(20)	Garage drains (detached)	5.00	10.00
	(21)	Garage floor drains	5.00	6.00
	(22)	Garbage disposal	5.00	6.00
	(23)	Gas lines	10.00	15.00
	(24)	Grease interceptor - interior		100.00
	(25)	Grease interceptor - exterior		200.00
	(26)	Ice makers	5.00	6.00
	(27)	Instant hot water	5.00	6.00
	(28)	Kitchen sink	5.00	6.00
	(29)	Laundry tray	5.00	6.00
	(30)	Lavatory	5.00	6.00
	(31)	Lawn irrigation system - including backflow device	25.00	50.00
	(32)	Lawn Irrigation System - NOT including backflow device (*No Plumbing Registration Required).	25.00	50.00
	(33)	Lift station	25.00	50.00
	(34)	Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Plan review		200.00
		One Medical Gas Piping System (per system)		153.00 + (1% x cost)
	(35)	Oil interceptor		25.00
	(36)	Pressure regulator (water)	10.00	10.00
	(37)	Post light, gas	25.00	50.00

 

			Residential	Commercial
	(38)	Plumbing Repair	$  5.00	$ 20.00
	(39)	Pumps, misc.	5.00	10.00
	(40)	Roof Drain		10.00
	(41)	Sewage ejector pump	60.00	100.00
	(42)	Sewer alteration - No Base Fee	5.00	25.00
	(43)	Sewer - New - No Base Fee	10.00	100.00
	(44)	Sewer repair - No Base Fee	5.00	25.00
	(45)	Sewer replacement - No Base Fee	5.00	25.00
	(46)	Shower	5.00	6.00
	(47)	Slop sink	5.00	6.00
	(48)	Steam bath	5.00	6.00
	(49)	Storage tanks (water) - less than 40 gal.	5.00	10.00
	(50)	Storage tanks (water) - 40 gal.  or more	10.00	50.00
	(51)	Sump pump	15.00	30.00
	(52)	Tempering Valve	10.00	20.00
	(53)	Therapeutic tub/spa	10.00	20.00
	(54)	Thermo-expansion tank	5.00	10.00
	(55)	Trench drain	5.00	10.00
	(56)	Urinal	5.00	6.00
	(57)	Utility sink	5.00	6.00
	(58)	Washing machine	5.00	6.00
	(59)	Water line (exterior/main)	20.00	75.00
	(60)	Water closet	5.00	6.00
	(61)	Waterproofing (*No Plumbing Registration Required)	100.00
		*Less than 100 linear feet		150.00
		*More than 100 linear feet		250.00
	(62)	Hot Water Tank/Water Heater	10.00	20.00
	(63)	Whirlpool tub/hot tub - connected direct or indirect to a sanitary sewer	5.00	10.00
	(64)	Yard drains	5.00	6.00
	(65)	Any item not included above requiring inspectional service	5.00	75.00
(For each reinspection necessary due to faulty or incomplete work .... $50.00) (Any request for refund of permit fees.............................$50.00 Administrative Fee)

 

(Ord. 2020-72.  Passed 5-18-20.)

1329.05 FEES FOR HVAC WORK.

   In addition to the fees for building permits provided in Section 1329.03, the following fees shall be collected by the Building Commissioner for heating work:

(a)	For an Air Conditioning and Heating Contractor's Registration, for a maximum of one year, expiring on December 31st of the year, the licensee is to hold a State of Ohio HVAC Contractor's Registration:			$75.00
(b)	A Base Fee for each permit for new work, alterations, installation of any HVAC, cooling, heating appliance systems, or similar devices:			40.00
(c)	Furnace/AC contractor must schedule an inspection within 72 hours or an administrative fee will be charged of:			100.00
(d)	The following sums in addition to the base fee provided by subsection (b) hereof, where applicable:
			Residential	Commercial
	(1)	Air Handlers in Attics	$ 5.00	$ 15.00
	(2)	Central air conditioning (each compressor unit)	50.00	100.00
	(3)	Chillers		200.00
	(4)	Clothes dryer	5.00	50.00
	(5)	Commercial cooking hood (refer to 1329.04(c)(13) & 1329.06(c)(6))		200.00
	(6)	Cooling tower		150.00
	(7)	Decorative appliances	25.00	25.00
	(8)	Diffusers (supply and return)	2.00	5.00
	(9)	Duct work (additional)	20.00	60.00
	(10)	Electronic air filter	8.00	20.00
	(11)	Emergency recovery units		100.00
	(12)	Energy vent damper	20.00	30.00
	(13)	Fan coil units		100.00
	(14)	Fans	5.00	20.00
	(15)	Fire dampers		20.00
	(16)	Fireplace (factory built)	55.00	100.00
	(17)	Furnace (new/replacement)	50.00	75.00
	(18)	Gas grills	5.00	30.00
	(19)	Heat exchangers		100.00
	(20)	Heating systems (1st 180,000 BTU)		100.00
		Each additional 1,000 BTU  (after 1st 180,000)		1.00
	(21)	Heat pumps	25.00	75.00
	(22)	Humidifier	8.00	15.00
	(23)	Hydronic radiant heat system (int./ext.)	20.00	100.00
	(24)	Log lighters	25.00	50.00
	(25)	New or innovative systems for heating, hot water, and/or A/C (need Bldg. Comm.  Approval)	50.00	150.00
	(26)	Power operated dampers	10.00	25.00
	(27)	Refrigeration Equipment		100.00
	(28)	Rooftop unit		150.00
	(29)	Space heater	30.00	50.00
	(30)	Smoke evacuation system		200.00
	(31)	Steam boiler	35.00	100.00
	(32)	Stoves (heating)	50.00	100.00
	(33)	Variable air volume (VAV)	2.00	4.00
	(34)	Any item not included above requiring inspectional service	5.00	75.00
(For each reinspection necessary due to faulty or incomplete work ..... $ 50.00) (Any request for refund of permit fees.............................$50.00 Administrative Fee)

(Ord.  2020-72.  Passed 5-18-20.)