1311.01 Building permit applications; requirements.
1311.02 Boundary markers; plot diagrams.
1311.03 Building permit issuance.
1311.035 OBC assessment fee.
1311.04 Building permit fees.
1311.041 Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire suppression systems permits and fees.
1311.042 Electrical fees.
1311.043 Lot grading/building elevation review fees; grading completion deposit.
1311.044
Plumbing Permit Fees.
1311.05 Indemnity.
1311.06 When permits not required.
1311.07 Permit revocation.
1311.08 Safety from flooding.
1311.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Moving building permit - see BLDG. 1315.01
Permits for lakes, dams or reservoirs - see BLDG. 1373.01 et seq.
Sign permits - see P. & Z. Ch. 1147
The permit application must include the following:
(a) House number.
(b) Lot number and name of allotment.
(c) Furnish a scaled plot plan showing size of lot and building locations on lot.
(d) Show how roof water is to be disposed of.
(e) Furnish a basement plan showing thickness of walls, furnace location, center post and other footings, and chimney size.
(f) Furnish a complete set of floor plans.
(g) Furnish at least two elevations on plans.
(h) Furnish complete set of framing plans, showing size and spacing of joists, size of beams, etc.
(i) Indicate between which cross streets the building is to be located.
(j) Furnish heating layout and heat loss.
(k) Furnish electric layout including service placement.
(1) Require fifty dollars ($50.00) refundable deposit until list of contractors and subcontractors is furnished.
(Ord. 92-79. Passed 6-11-79.)
(a) Markers. Before any work requiring a permit is begun on a new building, or on an addition to an existing building, all boundary line intersections of the site, where the building or addition is to be located, shall be marked with permanent markers. If it is impossible to maintain the markers during construction, accurately located off-set markers may be used. The off-set markers shall be set as to be easily located at any time during the construction of the building or structure.
(b) Sewers and Drains. All buildings hereafter constructed shall be set at elevations which will facilitate proper surface water drainage.
(1) The established sidewalk grade must be shown on all applications to build where required.
(Ord. 68-58. Passed 5-4-59.)
(2) Where no sanitary sewer is available at the building site or lot, the building application must be approved by the Health Department, showing that the site is suitable for the installation of a septic tank and leaching device, or approved disposal system.
(c) Location. The location of all new construction as shown on the approved plot diagram, or an approved amendment thereof, shall be strictly adhered to.
(d) Reducing Areas. No person shall reduce or diminish the area of a lot or plot diagramed, filed and used as the basis for a permit unless a revised plot diagram, showing the proposed change in conditions, has been filed and approved by the building official. This provision shall not apply when the lot is reduced by reason of a street opening or widening, or other public improvement.
(Ord. 68-58. Passed 5-4-59; Ord. 87-65. Passed 9-12-66.)
(e) Plan Requirements. Five copies of a plot plan shall be submitted prior to application for a permit to build and shall show the following items unless such requirement is waived by the City Engineer. (Any building permit not requiring a plot plan shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official with a written waiver of this requirement from the City Engineer stating the reasons for the waiver.)
(1) Plan view and dimensions of dwelling, attached garages, unattached garages and other accessory buildings.
(2) Existing elevations of curb and crown of the street at point of extension of the lot line.
(3) Existing and finish grade elevation at each principal corner of structure and parcel.
(4) Finish grade at both sides of abrupt changes of grade, such as retaining walls, slopes, etc.
(5) Other elevations that may be necessary to show grading and drainage.
(6) Finish grade of first floor, garage floor, bottom of footer and top of block or foundation wall.
(7) Show all existing utilities on or adjacent to the parcel, including all manholes with flowlines, inlet basins, hydrants and other appurtenances.
(8) The scale of the plot plan shall be not less than one inch equals fifty feet.
(9) City lot number, street address and permanent parcel number.
(10) Provide dimensions of lot and indicate north point.
(11) Dimension of front, rear and side yards.
(12) Location of walks, driveways and approaches shall be shown.
(13) Show location and dimensions of all easements.
(14) Indicate location, width of pavement and right of way. Indicate type of surface on street.
(15) Indicate location and corner grade elevation of existing dwelling on adjacent lots.
(16) Top of foundation wall elevation check: Upon completion of the installation of the foundation wall, the builder shall submit to the City Engineer a certified top of foundation wall elevation, prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor, which is to be checked against the topographic survey approved by the City Engineer. Any change in the existing foundation wall elevation from the approved elevation shall be approved by the City Engineer or his designated representative. No additional work after the foundation wall is installed shall be done by the builder until the existing foundation wall elevation is approved by the City Engineer or his designated representative.
(17) Final grade elevation check: Upon completion of the grading of a lot, the builder shall submit to the City Engineer a certified topographic map of the lot, prepared by a registered engineer or surveyor, to be checked against the topographic survey approved by the City Engineer. This topographic survey shall include the ground elevations at all corners of the structure and along all swales or drainage courses located on the property at a minimum of fifty foot intervals to insure that positive surface drainage is provided. Any variation in the topo from the approved elevations shall be corrected or the new elevations approved by the City Engineer or his designated representative.
(Ord. 81-94. Passed 4-25-94.)
(f) Plans and Specifications. The Building Department shall require the submission of three sets of plans which describe the project in the manner and form hereinafter set forth, and which bear on each sheet, the unqualified signature and seal of a registered architect or registered engineer as defined in Chapter 1303
, Subsections 1303.08
and 1303.23
.
The Building Department may promulgate the form for signature by the architect or engineer and the form shall demonstrate that plans submitted were prepared by or under the supervision of the architect or engineer.
Plans and specifications shall include at least the following:
(1) Structural drawings, showing the unit stresses and live loads used in the building design with tabulations thereof and prepared in compliance with this Building Code and all other pertinent laws and ordinances.
(2) Electrical plans and diagrams, showing layout and specifications for all work where an electrical installation or change is made.
(3) Mechanical plans, showing heating, ventilating and plumbing plans and diagrams for all projects where such work is included.
(4) The Building Department shall examine, or cause to be examined, each application submitted for a building permit. If the Building Department is satisfied the plans and other matter submitted therewith conform to requirements of this Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, the plans shall be endorsed in writing, or stamped "Approved" and the approval shall bear the signature of the person who checked the plans and other matter submitted with the plans.
(5) One set of plans submitted as hereinbefore set forth shall become the property of the Building Department, whether approved or rejected, and one set of approved plans shall be maintained on the job site and available to the Chief Building Official or inspectors at all times work is in progress.
(Ord. 58-80. Passed 5- 12-80.)
(a) Before proceeding with the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair or removal of any one, two or three-family residential building or structure and all occupancies named in the Ohio Building Code as defined in Ohio R.C. Chapters 3781 and 3791 inclusive; or any auxiliary building or structure thereto, a permit shall first be obtained by the owner of the premises upon which the building or structure is located, or proposed to be built, from the Department of Building Regulations. The application shall be made in writing upon printed forms furnished by the Department. The application shall, except for removal of buildings, be accompanied by three sets of plans and specifications in compliance with the provisions of 1311.02
(f) of this Code.
When the plans and specifications are found to conform to the requirements of this Building Code and Zoning Ordinances, and upon payment of the required fee therefor, the Chief Building Official shall issue a permit to proceed with the work involved.
(Ord. 58-80. Passed 5-12-80.)
(b) The requirements for an existing building which the owner proposes to move to a new location on the same lot, or a different lot, shall be the same as those for a new building, as outlined in this Building Code.
(Ord. 61-69. Passed 5-12-69.)
(c) One copy of the plans and specifications shall remain on file with the record of inspection in the office of the Inspector until final approval of the job. The other set shall be stamped "Approved" and signed by the Chief Building Official. This set shall be kept on the job for reference until completion and final approval of the job.
(d) No building permits will be issued by the Chief Building Official for dwellings in which the owner intends to use the basement for living quarters until the superstructure is erected.
(e) Building permits issued by the City, for buildings upon which no physical work on the building has been done prior to the adoption of this Building Code, shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Building Code.
(Ord. 68-58. Passed 5-4-59.)
(f) A building permit will not be required for work done by plasterers, drywallers, plumbers, floorcoverers, wall tilers, electricians, storm window installers, guttermen, cabinet builders and installers, awning and ornamental iron work installers, as long as they do not require a foundation and do not alter the existing structure in any way.
(Ord. 66-60. Passed 8-22-60.)
(g) A building permit shall be posted on street side of project and maintained in good condition until completion of building. No inspections shall be made unless the permit is posted.
(Ord. 25-61. Passed 5-22-61.)
(h) No building permit will be issued for the construction of any building or structure for which a building permit is required in a subdivision or elsewhere within the City until the applicant for such building permit has furnished satisfactory proof that all storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines and street paving that are required to be installed have in fact been installed or are in operation or capable of being operated. Further, prior to the issuance of the permit the applicant shall furnish proof that a container shall be located at the construction site for deposit of all scrap construction material and containers or shipping crates for construction material. If an adequate container is not provided and maintained during construction to accommodate the removal of the construction material, the Chief Building Official may revoke the building permit.
(Ord. 85-90. Passed 5-29-90.)
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