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(a) No person shall commence with the work as noted below without first filing with the Division of Building Inspection an application in writing and obtaining a formal permit of approval as provided for in this Part Thirteen - Building Code and in accordance with the State's building codes. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be required for all new construction of buildings and structures and/or new additions to existing buildings and structures regulated by the Ohio Building Code and/or the Residential Code of Ohio; and all accessory buildings, regardless of size; all residential driveways; all in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, greater than 24" in depth; and all fences, regardless of height.
(1) Construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a building or structure (Ord. 172.76)
(2) Except for minor repairs as defined in Section 1305.02 (f) and as may otherwise be provided in this Part Thirteen - Building Code, no heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, hydronics or electrical system or parts thereof shall be installed, altered, removed, replaced or repaired without a separate permit therefor.
(Ord. 44-95. Passed 1-31-95.)
(3) The construction or alteration of a parking area or lot containing more than five parking spaces provided no separate permit shall be required when the parking area or lot is covered by a permit for a building or other development. (Ord. 172.76).
a. Existing Parking Lots. Permits and plan review are not required to maintain an existing parking lot in its present footprint size and configuration. Permits and plan review are required to re-pave an existing parking lot in which the footprint of the base course or of its approach is altered or enlarged, or re-graded such that storm water drainage is changed. Plan reviews are made by:
1. Toledo Plan Commission (minor site plan review for 5 to 59 spaces; major site plan review for 60 spaces or greater);
2. Division of Engineering Services (storm water drainage and the composition of paving materials); and
3. Division of Transportation (traffic control). Re-striping shall conform to current codes.
b. Existing stone paved parking lots. A stone paved parking lot may be maintained in its present footprint size and configuration without permits or plan review. Stone may be added to the top course as a matter of routine maintenance. Recycled asphalt may be used in place of stone. However, drainage may not be directed to a neighbor's property (TMC Section 1106.1906B). Further, an existing stone paved parking lot may not be expanded (TMC Section 1114.0603). Altering the configuration or expanding the size of an existing stone paved parking lot requires permits and plan review as detailed in #1 above.
c. Existing asphalt paved parking lots. No permit or plan review is required for seal coating or for the removal and replacement of the wear course down to the base course, as long as the parking lot footprint remains unchanged. Altering the configuration or expanding the size of an existing asphalt paved parking lot requires permits and plan review as detailed in Section 1305.01
(a)(3)A above.
(b) Installation of domestic water service supply lines up to and including two-inch (that portion of the water supply system between the street curb stop and meter setting) including new, replacement or repair of existing services shall require a permit and shall be inspected by the Division of Building Inspection.
(1) All such installations, replacement or repairs shall be performed by licensed plumbing contractors with the exemptions as noted under Section 1311.09. Contractors must have on file with the Division of Building Inspection a valid plumber's bond as required by the Division of Water Regulations #505.13 (typo corrected 2011).
(2) All such installations, replacement or repairs shall conform to regulations as propagated by the Division of Water.
(3) Permit fees and inspection procedures shall be as established by the Division of Building Inspection.
(4) All properties where such installation, replacement or repairs are made shall be inspected by the Division of Building Inspection for compliance with Ordinance No. 102-75, backflow contamination prevention through the water service connection into the public water system. (Ord. 674-91. Passed 93-91)
(c) All heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, hydronics and electrical work for which a separate permit is required shall be done by installers licensed to do such work under the applicable provisions for registration, licensing or certificates of qualification as defined in this Part Thirteen - Building Code, except for the exemptions provided for in Section 1311.09.
(Ord. 44-95. Passed 1-31-95; Ord. 1026-00. Passed 11-21-00. corrected 2011; Ord. 122-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
No permit shall be required for minor repairs and maintenance. Minor repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping; electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety. Exemptions from obtaining a permit required by this Building Code shall not be construed as to authorize any work to be performed in violation of any applicable codes or any other provision in this Part Thirteen - Building Code.
(a) Buildings or structures. No permit shall be required for maintenance and minor repairs of buildings or structures of all occupancies which do not affect structural stability, egress, or a change of use or occupancy. A certificate of appropriateness per Chapter 1103
will be required for work in an Historic District even if a permit is not required. See Section 1307.02
(a). Exempted from permits, but not limited to, are:
(1) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, playground structures, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet in occupancies of one-, two- and three-dwelling units and 120 square feet in all other occupancies.
(2) Fences not over 6 feet in height.
(3) Oil derricks.
(4) Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding classified liquids.
(5) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
(6) Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.
(7) Finishes not regulated by the OBC or RCO, such as painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
(8) Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
(9) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one, two, or three-family dwelling.
(10) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R-3, which do not project more than 54" from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
(11) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
(b) Electrical.
(1) Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
(2) Electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions except equipment and wiring for power supply, and the installations of towers and antennas.
(3) The installations of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
(4) Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and apparatus of equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy, unless specially addressed in this code.
(5) Process equipment and the associated wiring on the load side of the power disconnect to the equipment.
(6) Electrical wiring equipment not connected to building services equipment in and adjacent to natural or artificially made bodies of water as defined in Article 682 of NFPA 70 as referenced in Chapter 35.
(Ord. 444-18. Passed 10-23-18.)
(c) Plumbing and Hydronics. No permit shall be required for the repair of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipes, the replacement of faucet assemblies or for work further defined as minor repairs. As applied to plumbing, minor repairs shall be defined as:
(1) Repair of leaks in faucets, valves or working parts of a plumbing fixture except as provided in subsection 1305.02(c)(3) hereof.
(2) The clearance of drain or waste stoppages except as provided in subsection (f)(3)C.
(3) Any defect (leak or stoppage) necessitating removal and replacement with new material shall constitute new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as required in this
Building Code.
(4) The removal and reinstallation of a water closet for cleanout openings or a new floor, or a kitchen sink for a new countertop provided the reinstallation does not require replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or new fixtures.
(5) Minor repair does not include the alteration, replacement, repair or relocation of any plumbing fixture, device, appliance, appurtenance, water supply, rain leader, soil, waste, vent or similar piping or any plumbing work which the Chief Building Official determines to affect the public health.
(6) Hydronics. No permit shall be required for minor repairs. As applied to hydronics, "minor repairs" means the repair or replacement of valves, circulating motors, mechanical controls, flue pipe and connectors, and expansion tanks with like material or material serving the same purpose, however, any defect necessitating removal and/or replacement of all or part of the system with new material shall constitute new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as required by this Building Code.
(d) Heating, venting and air-conditioning. No permit shall be required for the replacement of air filters and flue pipe in a warm air heating system or for work further defined as minor repairs. As applied to heating and air conditioning, minor repairs means the replacement of air filters, but does not include replacement of any mechanical controls, dampers, motors, fans or permanent wiring. No permit shall be required for the installation of refrigerating and air-conditioning systems in the following capacities and occupancies.
(1) One, two or three-family dwellings. Systems containing ten pounds or less of refrigerant and/or actuated by motors or engines of one horsepower or less.
(2) Other residential occupancies. Self-contained unit systems containing not more than six pounds of refrigerant when actuated by motors or engines of one horsepower or less with the exception of all systems of any rating which are so installed as to project over public sidewalks or thoroughfares.
(3) Commercial occupancies. New self-contained unit systems containing not more than six pounds of a Group 1 refrigerant when actuated by motors or engines of one horsepower or less, with the exception of all systems of any rating which are so installed as to project over public sidewalks or thoroughfares.
(4) Industrial occupancies. New self-contained unit systems containing not more than twenty pounds of a Group 1 refrigerant when actuated by motors or engines of one horsepower or less, with the exception of all systems of any rating which are so installed as to project over public sidewalks or thoroughfares.
(5) Portable vehicles. Units and/or systems installed on portable vehicles used on public thoroughfares for the purpose of producing refrigeration for trucks, trailers, buses and similar conveyances.
(1952 Code § 10-1-3.101; Ord. 122-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
(a) Application for permits shall be submitted in such form as prescribed by the State's Board of Building Standards and on such application forms developed by the Division of Building Inspection.
(b) Such application shall be made by the owner or lessee or agent of either, or the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work, when such work does not require a certificate of qualification as provided in Chapter 1311.
(c) Such application shall be made by the person holding a certificate of qualification for trades as noted in Chapter 1311, but such application need not be presented personally by the certificate holder so long as his signature is affixed thereto.
(d) Such application shall contain the full names and addresses of the applicant and of the owner, and if the owner is a corporate body, of its duly authorized officer.
(e) Such application shall describe briefly the proposed work and shall give such additional information as may be required by the Division of Building Inspection for an intelligent understanding of the proposed work.
(f) Such application shall describe briefly how and where waste material from the construction process will be disposed. (Ord. 486-91. Passed 6-11-91.)
(g) The standard building permit application form shall require, in addition to such other information as may be necessary to initiate and process plan review, approval, and inspections in compliance with the State Board of Building Standards, information sufficient to determine that the property is, or is not, in an Historic or Overlay District, as set forth in Chapter 1103 of this Code. Such properties located in an Historic District or Overlay District shall require plan review from the Toledo Plan Commission. Properties within the Historic Districts shall require that a Certificate of Appropriateness be granted from the appropriate Historic District Commission to the property owner or owner's agent before the application for a building permit may be fully processed, approved, and issued.
(Ord. 122-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
(a) Before proceeding with the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair or removal of any building or other structure for which a permit is required, or the installation of any apparatus by trades required to be licensed, the owner or his agent, shall accompany the application for such permit with at least two complete sets of construction documents (construction drawings, plans, and specifications) in compliance with the provisions of the State Board of Building Standards and the Ohio Building Code Chapter One - Administration § 106. In addition to the construction documents, it shall be necessary to submit eight copies of the site plan showing the proposed improvement and its location on the site.
(b) Plans shall be fully titled with the name of the owner or owners, location of the site, legal description of the property and the name of the designer.
(c) Construction documents submitted for review, permitted approval, and inspection, shall bear the seal of a registered design professional (architect or engineer) pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 3791.04, 4703.12 and 4733.14. The seal of a registered design professional is not required on construction documents for:
(1) One, two and three-family dwellings,
(2) Energy conservation designer for one, two, or three-family dwellings.
(3) Automatic sprinkler system designs submitted under the signature of an individual certified in accordance with the Ohio Administrative Code Section 4101:2-1-22(D).
(4) Installation of replacement devices, equipment systems that are equivalent in type and design to the replaced devices, equipment or systems.
(5) Alterations or repairs to any buildings or structures where the Chief Building Official determines that the proposed work does not involve the analysis or design of work affecting public health or general safety in the following areas: means of egress, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire protection.
(d) Construction documents.
(1) Construction documents (drawings) shall be drawn to scale and shall be sufficiently clear, comprehensive in detail, and legible when submitted to the Division of Building Inspection so that together with any accompanying drawings or specifications a plan reviewer can determine whether or not the proposed building, addition, or alteration and all proposed building equipment will conform in safety and sanitation to all applicable provisions of this Code.
(2) If substantive changes to the building are contemplated after the initial construction document submission, or during construction, those changes must be submitted to the Division of Building Inspection for review and approval prior to those changes being executed. The Chief Building Official may waive this requirement in the instance of an emergency repair, or similar instance.
(e) Construction documents for all buildings regulated by the Ohio Building Code shall include:
(1) Index of drawings which includes all occupancy classifications, types of construction, the area in gross square feet for each level, the maximum design occupant load (see chart in OBC Chapter 10), the structural design loads, and the seismic design category and site class.
(2) Site Plan (new construction, only; interior alterations do not require site plans) showing a north orientation arrow, the size and location of new construction and all existing structures on the site, all property and interior lot line locations with setback and side yard dimensions and distances from buildings to lot lines, the locations of the nearest streets, the established street grades, the locations, types and sizes of all utility lines, the location of any fences, and the elevations of all proposed finished grades; and drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey.
(3) Flood Hazard Area Information. Include either the current FEMA Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM), Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or a Flood Boundary Floodway Map (FBFM).
(4) Site Accessibility Plan (ADA requirements). Include the exterior accessible route between all facilities required to be connected; ramp locations and elevations along the exterior accessible route; number of and details for the required accessible van and car parking spaces and passenger loading areas; location and details of required accessibility signage; grade/topographic elevations before and after proposed grading when site impracticality is intended to be applied.
(5) Floor Plans. Configuration layout drawings with all walls and partitions shown including full or partial attics or basements, grade elevations at the building perimeter. Identify door swings, stairs and ramps, windows, shafts, all means of egress, plumbing fixtures, built-in fixtures, special equipment, and vertical transportation. Identify spaces by appropriate code names. Designate the number of occupants using each room or space on every floor.
(6) Demolition. Floor plans shall identify the structures to be demolished and the location and dimensions of existing structures to remain. Ask for a demolition permit application and procedure.
(7) Roof Plan. Include the roof outline, overall dimensions and dimensions of setbacks, slope of roof, drainage, reference to other details, roof materials, penetrations through roof, and roof-mounted equipment.
(8) Exterior Elevations. Vertical dimensions, floor-to-floor heights, opening heights, references to other details, floor lines, elevations of major elements, grade lines, foundation lines, material indications and notes, symbols for window schedule, gutters, signs and windows, doors, and all other openings.
(9) Building Sections. Vertical dimensions, elevations of the top of structural components and finish floor lines, materials, footings and foundations, reference to other details, ceilings lines, and major mechanical services.
(10) Exterior Building Envelope. Describe the exterior envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with the OBC and the referenced standards. Describe in detail, flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves, or parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive membrane details around openings, location and type of vapor retarders, window and door U-values, and insulation location and R-values. The supporting documentation shall fully identify the exterior wall system, which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used.
(11) Wall Sections. Face of wall dimensions to other components, vertical dimension from foundations to parapet relating all elements to top of structural elements, all connection methods, wall, ceiling, floor, foundation, and roof materials and construction details.
(12) Interior elevations. Vertical dimensions to critical elements, references to other details, openings in walls, wall finishes, built-in items, and locations of switches, thermostats, and other wall-mounted equipment.
(13) Schedules. Information or tables that describe the room finishes, doors, windows, and door hardware and controls. Wall and floor materials shall be described by cross-hatching (with explanatory key), by notation, or by other clearly understandable method.
(14) Structure. Complete structural description of the building including size and locations of all structural elements and a table of live, wind, snow, and seismic loads used in the design of the building and other data as required to fully describe the structural system.
(15) Fire suppression system. Areas of protection, fire suppression system occupancy hazard classification, and water supply data.
(16) Fire-Resistance Ratings. The fire-resistance ratings of all structural elements as required by this code, data substantiating all required fire-resistance ratings including details showing how penetrations will be made for electrical mechanical, plumbing, and communication conduits, pipes, and systems, and the materials and methods for maintaining the required structural integrity, fire-resistance rating, and fire-stopping.
(17) System Descriptions (Mechanical and Electrical plans). Provide a complete description of the plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, including materials, insulation R-values, general routing and sizes of all piping; location and type of plumbing fixtures and equipment; plumbing schematics and isometrics; materials, insulation R-values, general routing and sizes of all ductwork, vents, and louvers; location and type of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other mechanical equipment; location and type of all fire alarm, lighting and power equipment; type and size of all electrical conductors. A contractor licensed in the State of Ohio and registered in the City of Toledo must secure the permits for heating, air conditioning, pressure piping, plumbing, and electrical. The Licensed Contractor doing the work must apply for the sanitary and storm sewer permits.
(18) Operations. Information shall be provided regarding operations, the types, quantities, and arrangement of flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials proposed to be produced, used, dispensed, or stored in the facility; material safety data sheets for hazardous materials proposed to be produced, used, dispensed, or stored in the facility; material safety data sheets for hazardous materials produced, used, or stored in the facility, the commodity an arrangement of high piled or rack storage, control areas, etc.
(19) Fire Protection System Drawings. Construction documents shall be approved prior to the start of system installation. Related listing information shall be provided and drawings shall contain all information as required by the installation standards referenced in OBC Chapter 9. The individuals installing the fire protection systems, who shall be certified by the state fire marshal pursuant to section 3737.65 of the Revised Code, shall be identified on the drawings. In the event that the listing information is not known or the certified installer is not known at the time of plan examination, conditional plan approval shall be granted subject to subsequent submission of the listing information and the name of the certified installer prior to installation of any part of the fire protection systems.
(20) Site plans for all new development, significant redevelopment, construction sites, and all industrial facilities as defined in Section 941.01(f) shall include such provisions as necessary to control pollutants from storm water runoff as authorized by Chapter 941. Failure to provide and/or maintain such storm water runoff controls shall be cause for enforcement action as defined in Chapter 941.
(f) Construction Documents for structures regulated by the Residential Code of Ohio. Construction documents for one-, two-, and three-family dwelling units shall be submitted in two sets with each application and shall include the following information as prescribed by the Residential Code of Ohio, Chapter One - Administration, § 106.
(1) Index of drawings located on the first sheet;
(2) Site plan, including any flood hazard area information;
(3) Foundation plan; floor plans; exterior wall and roof envelope details;
(4) Cross sections and structural descriptions;
(5) The fire-resistance ratings of all structural elements and mechanical penetrations, and
(6) System descriptions of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
(Ord. 122-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
Nothing in this Part Thirteen- Building Code shall prohibit the filing of amendments to an application or to a plan or other record accompanying same, at any time before the completion of the work for which the permit was sought. Such amendments, after approval, shall be filed with and be deemed a part of the original application.
(Ord. 122-15. Passed 3-31-15.)
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