Montgomery
County
Building
Regulations
Division
Fee Schedule
2017
2 Montgomery County Building Regulaons
2പMontgomery County Building RegulaƟ ons
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICES
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUILDING REGULATIONS DIVISION
451 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce: 937-225-4622 • Fax: 937-225-6327
www.mcohio.org/build
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Montgomery County AdministraƟ on Building
451 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce: 937-225-4351 • Fax: 937-225-6327
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ENGINEER’S OFFICE
Montgomery County AdministraƟ on Building
451 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce: 937-225-4904 • Fax: 937-496-7441
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1850 Spaulding Road, KeƩ ering, Ohio 45432
Oĸ ces: 937-781-2628
PUBLIC HEALTH – DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Reibold Building
117 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce:937-225-4443
BOARD
OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Έ937Ή 225ͳ4690
Commissioner
Judy Dodge
Commissioner
Dan Foley
Commissioner
Deborah A. Lieberman
COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
Joseph P. Tuss
Έ937Ή 225ͳ4693
COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR &
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR,
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Erik Collins
(937) 225-4642
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
& PLANNING
MANAGER
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Gwen Eberly
(937) 496-6941
COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
Joseph P. Tuss
ASSISTANT
COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
Michael Colbert
COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
& EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR,
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Erik Collins
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
& PLANNING
MANAGER
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Gwen Eberly
2പMontgomery County Building RegulaƟ ons
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICES
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUILDING REGULATIONS DIVISION
451 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce: 937-225-4622 • Fax: 937-225-6327
www.mcohio.org/build
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Montgomery County AdministraƟ on Building
451 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce: 937-225-4351 • Fax: 937-225-6327
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ENGINEER’S OFFICE
Montgomery County AdministraƟ on Building
451 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce: 937-225-4904 • Fax: 937-496-7441
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1850 Spaulding Road, KeƩ ering, Ohio 45432
Oĸ ces: 937-781-2628
PUBLIC HEALTH – DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Reibold Building
117 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422
Oĸ ce:937-225-4443
BOARD
OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Έ937Ή 225ͳ4690
Commissioner
Judy Dodge
Commissioner
Dan Foley
Commissioner
Deborah A. Lieberman
COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
Joseph P. Tuss
Έ937Ή 225ͳ4693
COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR &
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR,
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Erik Collins
(937) 225-4642
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
& PLANNING
MANAGER
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Gwen Eberly
(937) 496-6941
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUILDING REGULATIONS DIVISION
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ENGINEER’S OFFICE
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH – DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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4 Montgomery County Building Regulaons
WELCOME TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUILDING REGULATIONS
A Division of the Montgomery County Department of Development Services
and authorized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards
We serve:
• The citizens and users of buildings in many of the jurisdictions in
Montgomery County, including:
o Butler, Clay, German, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Miami,
Perry and Washington Townships
o Clayton, Farmersville, Huber Heights, New Lebanon,
Phillipsburg, Riverside, Trotwood, Union, and portions of
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
We enforce:
• The Ohio Building Code for commercial, industrial, and multi-family
dwellings
• The Residential Code of Ohio for one, two and three family
dwellings
• Flood damage prevention regulations
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base airport zoning regulations
We work with:
• Local zoning departments
• Local fire departments
• Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County
• Many other state and local agencies involved in specific aspects of
building construction and use approval, such as daycare licensing,
public swimming pools, elevators, boilers, etc.
We investigate:
• Building damage due to fire, vehicle impacts, wind, flood, etc.
• Work on, or occupancy of, buildings done without required
approvals or inspections
We respect your rights:
• Our staff will help explain processes to you and help you navigate
the agencies involved in building construction and use approvals.
• Plan reviews and inspections will be done in a timely manner, based
upon the order in which they are received, but with consideration
for special circumstances.
• We will treat everyone professionally, courteously, impartially,
responsively, and in a cooperative manner, with no bias towards
race, creed, gender, or background.
• You have the right to know our interpretations in areas that are not
specifically spelled out in the code.
• You have the right to appeal any directive or decision rendered by
our staff, without fear of retribution.
o If the disagreement is code related, the Plans Examiner or
the Inspector must be able to cite the specific code section
that has not been complied with.
o If you disagree with that explanation, you have the right to
ask the Chief Building Official for a final determination on
behalf of the County.
o You may appeal any decision to the local Appeals Board, or
the Court of Common Pleas.
o If you believe you have been treated unprofessionally or
disrespectfully, you should first ask the Inspection.
o Supervisor or the Chief Building Official to intercede, both
to initiate an investigation into the incident and to resolve
the issue in a fair way.
o You may also direct your concerns to the Community and
Economic Development Director or the Development
Services Director, but if those approaches do not satisfy
you, you may escalate your concerns to the Board of County
Commissioners.
o You may also contact the Ohio Board of Building Standards
to investigate if you believe the department is not faithfully
performing their duties.
We pledge to you to try to do the right thing, and if we haven’t, we will
work to improve our processes and our professionalism. Don’t be afraid to
voice your concerns, because we can’t do better if we don’t know where we
are not doing good enough.
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WELCOME TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUILDING REGULATIONS
A Division of the Montgomery County Department of Development Services
and authorized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards
We serve:
• The citizens and users of buildings in many of the jurisdictions in
Montgomery County, including:
o Butler, Clay, German, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Miami,
Perry and Washington Townships
o Clayton, Farmersville, Huber Heights, New Lebanon,
Phillipsburg, Riverside, Trotwood, Union, and portions of
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
We enforce:
• The Ohio Building Code for commercial, industrial, and multi-family
dwellings
• The Residential Code of Ohio for one, two and three family
dwellings
• Flood damage prevention regulations
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base airport zoning regulations
We work with:
• Local zoning departments
• Local fire departments
• Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County
• Many other state and local agencies involved in specific aspects of
building construction and use approval, such as daycare licensing,
public swimming pools, elevators, boilers, etc.
We investigate:
• Building damage due to fire, vehicle impacts, wind, flood, etc.
• Work on, or occupancy of, buildings done without required
approvals or inspections
We respect your rights:
• Our staff will help explain processes to you and help you navigate
the agencies involved in building construction and use approvals.
• Plan reviews and inspections will be done in a timely manner, based
upon the order in which they are received, but with consideration
for special circumstances.
• We will treat everyone professionally, courteously, impartially,
responsively, and in a cooperative manner, with no bias towards
race, creed, gender, or background.
• You have the right to know our interpretations in areas that are not
specifically spelled out in the code.
• You have the right to appeal any directive or decision rendered by
our staff, without fear of retribution.
o If the disagreement is code related, the Plans Examiner or
the Inspector must be able to cite the specific code section
that has not been complied with.
o If you disagree with that explanation, you have the right to
ask the Chief Building Official for a final determination on
behalf of the County.
o You may appeal any decision to the local Appeals Board, or
the Court of Common Pleas.
o If you believe you have been treated unprofessionally or
disrespectfully, you should first ask the Inspection.
o Supervisor or the Chief Building Official to intercede, both
to initiate an investigation into the incident and to resolve
the issue in a fair way.
o You may also direct your concerns to the Community and
Economic Development Director or the Development
Services Director, but if those approaches do not satisfy
you, you may escalate your concerns to the Board of County
Commissioners.
o You may also contact the Ohio Board of Building Standards
to investigate if you believe the department is not faithfully
performing their duties.
We pledge to you to try to do the right thing, and if we haven’t, we will
work to improve our processes and our professionalism. Don’t be afraid to
voice your concerns, because we can’t do better if we don’t know where we
are not doing good enough.
WELCOME TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUILDING REGULATIONS
A Division of the Montgomery County Department of Development Services
and authorized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards
We serve:
• The citizens and users of buildings in many of the jurisdictions in
Montgomery County, including:
o Butler, Clay, German, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Miami,
Perry and Washington Townships
o Clayton, Farmersville, Huber Heights, New Lebanon,
Phillipsburg, Riverside, Trotwood, Union, and portions of
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
We enforce:
• The Ohio Building Code for commercial, industrial, and multi-family
dwellings
• The Residential Code of Ohio for one, two and three family
dwellings
• Flood damage prevention regulations
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base airport zoning regulations
We work with:
• Local zoning departments
• Local fire departments
• Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County
• Many other state and local agencies involved in specific aspects of
building construction and use approval, such as daycare licensing,
public swimming pools, elevators, boilers, etc.
We investigate:
• Building damage due to fire, vehicle impacts, wind, flood, etc.
• Work on, or occupancy of, buildings done without required
approvals or inspections
We respect your rights:
• Our staff will help explain processes to you and help you navigate
the agencies involved in building construction and use approvals.
• Plan reviews and inspections will be done in a timely manner, based
upon the order in which they are received, but with consideration
for special circumstances.
• We will treat everyone professionally, courteously, impartially,
responsively, and in a cooperative manner, with no bias towards
race, creed, gender, or background.
• You have the right to know our interpretations in areas that are not
specifically spelled out in the code.
• You have the right to appeal any directive or decision rendered by
our staff, without fear of retribution.
o If the disagreement is code related, the Plans Examiner or
the Inspector must be able to cite the specific code section
that has not been complied with.
o If you disagree with that explanation, you have the right to
ask the Chief Building Official for a final determination on
behalf of the County.
o You may appeal any decision to the local Appeals Board, or
the Court of Common Pleas.
o If you believe you have been treated unprofessionally or
disrespectfully, you should first ask the Inspection.
o Supervisor or the Chief Building Official to intercede, both
to initiate an investigation into the incident and to resolve
the issue in a fair way.
o You may also direct your concerns to the Community and
Economic Development Director or the Development
Services Director, but if those approaches do not satisfy
you, you may escalate your concerns to the Board of County
Commissioners.
o You may also contact the Ohio Board of Building Standards
to investigate if you believe the department is not faithfully
performing their duties.
We pledge to you to try to do the right thing, and if we haven’t, we will
work to improve our processes and our professionalism. Don’t be afraid to
voice your concerns, because we can’t do better if we don’t know where we
are not doing good enough.
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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FEE
1
REMARKS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED
BUILDING / GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
B.1
SCHEDULE 1
See Schedule 1
B.2
SCHEDULE 2
See Schedule 2
B.3
SCHEDULE 2
See Schedule 2
B.4
$250
no changes in use or occupancy.
1
B.5
SCHEDULE 1
See Schedule 1
B.6
$150
1
B.7
SCHEDULE 1
See Schedule 1
B.8
$250
necessary.
2
B.9
$400
B.10
$200
B.11
$125
new work permit.
1
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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FEE
1
REMARKS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED
B.12
$175
1
B.13
$500
mechanical as necessary.
5
B.14
$100
1
B.15
$75
MECHANICAL
M.1
SCHEDULES
1 AND 2
See Schedule 5
M.2
$250
3
M.3
$150
1
M.4
$150
2
M.5
$150
2
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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FEE
1
REMARKS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED
M.6
$150
1
M.7
Commercial Gas Piping
$150
units.
1
M.8
$125
1
M.9
$75
ELECTRICAL
E.1
Pole
$175
1
E.2
Pole
$100 base fee,
plus $25 for
each meter
1
E.3
$60
1
E.4
$125
1
E.5
$75
1
E.6
$75
1
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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FEE
1
REMARKS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED
ADMINISTRATIVE
A.1
$100
A.2
Commercial
$300
A.3
$150
A.4
$100
A.5
$400
A.6
$100
copies.
A.7
Change
$150
nature.
A.8
Change
$75
nature.
A.9
Half the
cost of the
original
permit
A.10
Half the
cost of the
original
permit
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ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FEE
1
REMARKS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED
A.11
Permit
100, plus
$75 for each
inspecon
A.12
$75
A.13
$200
A.14
$400 MIN.
FOOTNOTES
1.
2.
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●
3.
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GRADUATED FEE SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1 - COMMERCIAL GRADUATED FEES
BUILDING
AREA
in Sq. Ft.
FEE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION,
ADDITION AND ALTERATION PERMITS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED IN
PERMIT PRICE
$250
$600
$1,100
$1,600
$2,400
$3,300
$4,400
$5,000
$80
SPRINKLER, ALARM, MECHANICAL
AREA
in Sq. Ft.
FEE FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM, ALARM
SYSTEM, MECHANICAL SYSTEM PERMITS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED IN
PERMIT PRICE
$150
$150
$250
$400
$600
$850
$1,100
$1,250
$20
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MECHANICAL
AREA
in Sq. Ft.
FEES FOR NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED IN
PERMIT PRICE
$150
$300
$500
$600
$50
GRADUATED FEE SCHEDULES cont.
SCHEDULE 2 - RESIDENTIAL GRADUATED FEES
BUILDING
AREA
in Sq. Ft.
FEE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITION,
AND ALTERATION PERMITS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED IN
PERMIT PRICE
$200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$150
BUILDING & MECHANICAL COMBINATION *
AREA
in Sq. Ft.
FEE FOR COMBINED NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM PERMITS
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
INCLUDED IN
PERMIT PRICE
$250
$750
$1,350
$1,800
$200
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What work does Montgomery County Building Regulations Division regulate?
One, Two and Three Family Dwellings and their accessory structures, are
commonly referred to as “Residential Construction”. Per state law, this
construction is regulated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, and is
enforced locally by Montgomery County. This includes new construction,
additions, and alterations of these dwellings and their accessory structures,
including work such as finishing basements, converting garages to living spaces,
and deck construction. Enforcement extends to both structural and non-
structural construction, and includes mechanical and electrical work as well.
All Commercial and Multi-Family (4 or more) Residential Structures, are
commonly referred to as “Commercial Construction”. Per state law, this
construction is regulated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, and is
enforced locally by Montgomery County. This includes new construction,
additions, structural and non-structural alterations, and changes of occupancy.
Enforcement also covers mechanical and electrical work, and fire suppression
and alarm systems.
In addition to code compliance listed above, we also enforce compliance with
Flood Damage Prevention Standards and Airport Zoning requirements around
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
2. Is any construction exempt from building permits?
Maintenance and repairs may be made without building permits, but such
repairs cannot include any structural work, mechanical or electrical work, or
construction or removal of non-structural walls or partitions. Permits are not
required for cosmetic changes such as painting or carpeting, but such work
must still comply with applicable codes, such as not exceeding applicable flame
spread requirements. Refer to RCO R102.10.2, and OBC Section R102.10.2.
Some work is exempt from local code enforcement, such as state or federal
projects built on state or federally owned land, used for governmental purposes.
In those cases, the state or federal government oversees code compliance.
Other buildings such as those used for agricultural purposes are also exempt. If
you have
questions about whether your project is exempt, be sure to check
with the building department before proceeding. Refer to OBC Section 101.2.
Certain minor residential construction has been deemed exempt from
building permits, such as single story detached sheds that do not exceed 200
square feet in floor area. But such work must still be installed in accordance
with residential code standards. Refer to RCO 102.10.
3. Where can I obtain copies of the codes you enforce?
The current Ohio Building Code/Ohio Mechanical Code (OBC/OMC) is available
from The International Code Council 1-800-786-4452, or www.iccsafe.org.
The current Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two, and Three Family Dwellings
is available from The International Code Council, 1-800-786-4452,
or www. iccsafe.org.
Both codes can also be viewed at the Board of Building Standards Website, at
www.com.ohio.gov/dico/bbs under the tab “CODES”.
NFPA 13, 70 (and other NFPA Codes) are available from the National Fire
Protection Association, 800-344-3555.
4. Do contractors have to be licensed to work in Montgomery County?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) requires that
commercial, electrical, HVAC, hydronics, plumbing, and refrigeration contractors
be licensed. State Licensing is not required for general contractors, nor
contractors that only do 1, 2, 3 Family Residential work.
Contact them at 614-644-2223 or at www.com.ohio.gov/dico/OCILB
5. What permits do I need if I’m just moving into an existing space, and doing
no remodeling?
Continuation of existing uses. To use a building in the same manner as
previously approved, such as a dress shop occupying a former men’s clothing
store, and the former use had been legally approved, no new Certificate of
Occupancy is needed. C.O.’s are issued for a specific use of a building or space, not
a specific tenant, and do not expire if the use does not change.
Same overall use, but some specific changes in occupancy. If any significant
changes are proposed in how the spaces are used, even if the overall use
remains the same, the changes must be approved by our department. Examples
include converting offices to storage rooms (may require fire rated separations
or fire sprinklers), or storage rooms to employee lounges (may require additional
mechanical ventilation).
New use of an existing space. Some proposed occupancies are considered a
Change of Use, and may increase the amount of people using the building
enough that additional exits, toilet facilities, ventilation systems and fire
suppression systems are required, such as locating a church in a space
previously approved for a business use. Also when a new use goes in a building,
specific code requirements for that use must be met, such as installing alarm
systems in churches or daycare centers.
Same use, I think, but I can’t prove it. A variety of documentation approaches
may be considered. Contact your design professional or our department if you
have questions. Montgomery County maintains extensive permit approval
records which are available to the public for research any time during normal
business hours.
Contact our office for details about our Records Research
Policy.
14 Montgomery County Building Regulaons
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What work does Montgomery County Building Regulations Division regulate?
One, Two and Three Family Dwellings and their accessory structures, are
commonly referred to as “Residential Construction”. Per state law, this
construction is regulated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, and is
enforced locally by Montgomery County. This includes new construction,
additions, and alterations of these dwellings and their accessory structures,
including work such as finishing basements, converting garages to living spaces,
and deck construction. Enforcement extends to both structural and non-
structural construction, and includes mechanical and electrical work as well.
All Commercial and Multi-Family (4 or more) Residential Structures, are
commonly referred to as “Commercial Construction”. Per state law, this
construction is regulated by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, and is
enforced locally by Montgomery County. This includes new construction,
additions, structural and non-structural alterations, and changes of occupancy.
Enforcement also covers mechanical and electrical work, and fire suppression
and alarm systems.
In addition to code compliance listed above, we also enforce compliance with
Flood Damage Prevention Standards and Airport Zoning requirements around
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
2. Is any construction exempt from building permits?
Maintenance and repairs may be made without building permits, but such
repairs cannot include any structural work, mechanical or electrical work, or
construction or removal of non-structural walls or partitions. Permits are not
required for cosmetic changes such as painting or carpeting, but such work
must still comply with applicable codes, such as not exceeding applicable flame
spread requirements. Refer to RCO R102.10.2, and OBC Section R102.10.2.
Some work is exempt from local code enforcement, such as state or federal
projects built on state or federally owned land, used for governmental purposes.
In those cases, the state or federal government oversees code compliance.
Other buildings such as those used for agricultural purposes are also exempt. If
you have questions about whether your project is exempt, be sure to check
with the building department before proceeding. Refer to OBC Section 101.2.
Certain minor residential construction has been deemed exempt from
building permits, such as single story detached sheds that do not exceed 200
square feet in floor area. But such work must still be installed in accordance
with residential code standards. Refer to RCO 102.10.
3. Where can I obtain copies of the codes you enforce?
The current Ohio Building Code/Ohio Mechanical Code (OBC/OMC) is available
from The International Code Council 1-800-786-4452, or www.iccsafe.org.
The current Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two, and Three Family Dwellings
is available from The International Code Council, 1-800-786-4452,
or www. iccsafe.org.
Both codes can also be viewed at the Board of Building Standards Website, at
www.com.ohio.gov/dico/bbs under the tab “CODES”.
NFPA 13, 70 (and other NFPA Codes) are available from the National Fire
Protection Association, 800-344-3555.
4. Do contractors have to be licensed to work in Montgomery County?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) requires that
commercial, electrical, HVAC, hydronics, plumbing, and refrigeration contractors
be licensed. State Licensing is not required for general contractors, nor
contractors that only do 1, 2, 3 Family Residential work.
Contact them at 614-644-2223 or at www.com.ohio.gov/dico/OCILB
5. What permits do I need if I’m just moving into an existing space, and doing
no remodeling?
Continuation of existing uses. To use a building in the same manner as
previously approved, such as a dress shop occupying a former men’s clothing
store, and the former use had been legally approved, no new Certificate of
Occupancy is needed. C.O.’s are issued for a specific use of a building or space, not
a specific tenant, and do not expire if the use does not change.
Same overall use, but some specific changes in occupancy. If any significant
changes are proposed in how the spaces are used, even if the overall use
remains the same, the changes must be approved by our department. Examples
include converting offices to storage rooms (may require fire rated separations
or fire sprinklers), or storage rooms to employee lounges (may require additional
mechanical ventilation).
New use of an existing space. Some proposed occupancies are considered a
Change of Use, and may increase the amount of people using the building
enough that additional exits, toilet facilities, ventilation systems and fire
suppression systems are required, such as locating a church in a space
previously approved for a business use. Also when a new use goes in a building,
specific code requirements for that use must be met, such as installing alarm
systems in churches or daycare centers.
Same use, I think, but I can’t prove it. A variety of documentation approaches
may be considered. Contact your design professional or our department if you
have questions. Montgomery County maintains extensive permit approval
records which are available to the public for research any time during normal
business hours.
Contact our office for details about our Records Research
Policy.
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6. What do I need to submit in order to get a permit?
Residential permit applications must include two copies of drawings that
describe the proposed work and how it will meet applicable code requirements,
along with a completed application. Submittal requirements are described in
more detail on the back of the Residential Application Form. Upon approval of
a permit, we will return one set with approval marks and notes, and keep one
set on file in our offices. Refer to back of Residential Permit Application for
more detailed information.
Commercial permit applications must include two or three copies of Ohio
Certified drawings and specifications describing the work for which the permit
is sought, and how it will meet applicable code requirements, along with a
completed application form. Submittal requirements for various types of permits
are described in more detail on the back of the Commercial Permit Application
Form.
Upon approval of a permit, we will return one set with approval marks and notes,
and keep one set on file in our offices. (When a third set is required, it is sent
to the local fire department for review and comment).
7. How long does it take to get a permit?
Most Commercial Permits are processed within seven to ten working days
after receiving sufficient information to do a plan review. Turn around for some
partial permits is three to five working days. Most Residential Permits are
processed within three to five working days after receiving enough information
to do a plan review.
8. Can I get a partial permit to get construction started more quickly?
A variety of Partial Permits are available to expedite construction. The most
common is the issuance of a Footing/Foundation Permit which is processed in
three to five days. Footing/foundation Permits are only available on certain
type of projects. Shell Permits are processed in the same time frame as
complete construction permits, but allow expedited construction since work can
proceed before all interior detailing is completed. These permits are separate,
stand alone permits. See the back of the application forms for submittal
information.
Some over the counter permits are available for Electric Permits, Gas Piping
Permits, Residential Mechanical Permits, and Demolition Permits.
9. How can I group permits for multiple tenants or dwellings?
Each finished building, tenant space, or dwelling unit requires a Certificate of
Occupancy. Multiple C.O.’s in a single building can be applied for with one
drawing submittal, but may require individual applications for each space. For
multi-family dwellings, a single application listing all addresses can be submitted,
and you will have to pay for multiple C.O.’s. For other multi-tenant buildings, a
separate application form will have to be submitted for each tenant.
Shell Only spaces may be combined with applications for adjoining finished
spaces. Multiple buildings being constructed on a site can be submitted with
one set of drawings, but a separate application must be submitted for each
building, and you will have to ensure that the approved permit set is at each
building site at the time you schedule inspections for that building.
Applications for sub-permits such as electric or gas piping may be grouped
similar to the primary building permits discussed above. Additional inspections
may need to be paid for, however. See applicable parts of the fee schedule for
more details.
10. What other permits might I need?
Zoning permits must be obtained for all new work and most changes of use of
buildings. They are obtained from the township, city, or village in which the
building is located. Provide proof of zoning approval with your application for a
building permit. Contact our department for any exceptions.
Other agencies issue permits that may be required for your work, such as
Plumbing and Food Service Permits issued from the Montgomery County Health
District, Commercial Swimming Pool Permits issued from the Ohio Department
of Health, etc. See the back of this document for agency contact information.
11. Once I obtain a permit, what inspections are required?
Both Commercial and Residential work must have rough inspections of
construction progress before work is covered up, and final inspections after work
is complete. Typically all sub-trade inspections such as electrical and mechanical
must be approved before the main permit (general construction) inspection will
be done. Approved plans must be on the jobsite for each inspection. Refer to
the Commercial Inspection Checklist or Residential Inspection Checklist for
more detailed information.
Note: Footings, Slabs, and Gas or Electric Trenches must be inspected before
concrete is poured or backfill material is placed.
12. Explain your penalty fees
Plan re-review fees are assessed for incomplete or incorrect submittals. If
submittals lack basic levels of adequacy, such as not being drawn to scale, or
not having rooms labeled as to proposed use, a re-review fee may be assessed
immediately, before any plan review is conducted. (It is important to review
the plan submittal requirements listed on the back of the application forms.)
Typically, however, this fee will only be assessed after a plan review has been
done, a correction letter has been sent out, and the resubmittal has been
reviewed and found to still be deficient or incorrect regarding the need to show
a code complying solution. When assessed, fees must be paid at the time of
any subsequent resubmittal.
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6. What do I need to submit in order to get a permit?
Residential permit applications must include two copies of drawings that
describe the proposed work and how it will meet applicable code requirements,
along with a completed application. Submittal requirements are described in
more detail on the back of the Residential Application Form. Upon approval of
a permit, we will return one set with approval marks and notes, and keep one
set on file in our offices. Refer to back of Residential Permit Application for
more detailed information.
Commercial permit applications must include two or three copies of Ohio
Certified drawings and specifications describing the work for which the permit
is sought, and how it will meet applicable code requirements, along with a
completed application form. Submittal requirements for various types of permits
are described in more detail on the back of the Commercial Permit Application
Form.
Upon approval of a permit, we will return one set with approval marks and notes,
and keep one set on file in our offices. (When a third set is required, it is sent
to the local fire department for review and comment).
7. How long does it take to get a permit?
Most Commercial Permits are processed within seven to ten working days
after receiving sufficient information to do a plan review. Turn around for some
partial permits is three to five working days. Most Residential Permits are
processed within three to five working days after receiving enough information
to do a plan review.
8. Can I get a partial permit to get construction started more quickly?
A variety of Partial Permits are available to expedite construction. The most
common is the issuance of a Footing/Foundation Permit which is processed in
three to five days. Footing/foundation Permits are only available on certain
type of projects. Shell Permits are processed in the same time frame as
complete construction permits, but allow expedited construction since work can
proceed before all interior detailing is completed. These permits are separate,
stand alone permits. See the back of the application forms for submittal
information.
Some over the counter permits are available for Electric Permits, Gas Piping
Permits, Residential Mechanical Permits, and Demolition Permits.
9. How can I group permits for multiple tenants or dwellings?
Each finished building, tenant space, or dwelling unit requires a Certificate of
Occupancy. Multiple C.O.’s in a single building can be applied for with one
drawing submittal, but may require individual applications for each space. For
multi-family dwellings, a single application listing all addresses can be submitted,
and you will have to pay for multiple C.O.’s. For other multi-tenant buildings, a
separate application form will have to be submitted for each tenant.
Shell Only spaces may be combined with applications for adjoining finished
spaces. Multiple buildings being constructed on a site can be submitted with
one set of drawings, but a separate application must be submitted for each
building, and you will have to ensure that the approved permit set is at each
building site at the time you schedule inspections for that building.
Applications for sub-permits such as electric or gas piping may be grouped
similar to the primary building permits discussed above. Additional inspections
may need to be paid for, however. See applicable parts of the fee schedule for
more details.
10. What other permits might I need?
Zoning permits must be obtained for all new work and most changes of use of
buildings. They are obtained from the township, city, or village in which the
building is located. Provide proof of zoning approval with your application for a
building permit. Contact our department for any exceptions.
Other agencies issue permits that may be required for your work, such as
Plumbing and Food Service Permits issued from the Montgomery County Health
District, Commercial Swimming Pool Permits issued from the Ohio Department
of Health, etc. See the back of this document for agency contact information.
11. Once I obtain a permit, what inspections are required?
Both Commercial and Residential work must have rough inspections of
construction progress before work is covered up, and final inspections after work
is complete. Typically all sub-trade inspections such as electrical and mechanical
must be approved before the main permit (general construction) inspection will
be done. Approved plans must be on the jobsite for each inspection. Refer to
the Commercial Inspection Checklist or Residential Inspection Checklist for
more detailed information.
Note: Footings, Slabs, and Gas or Electric Trenches must be inspected before
concrete is poured or backfill material is placed.
12. Explain your penalty fees
Plan re-review fees are assessed for incomplete or incorrect submittals. If
submittals lack basic levels of adequacy, such as not being drawn to scale, or
not having rooms labeled as to proposed use, a re-review fee may be assessed
immediately, before any plan review is conducted. (It is important to review
the plan submittal requirements listed on the back of the application forms.)
Typically, however, this fee will only be assessed after a plan review has been
done, a correction letter has been sent out, and the resubmittal has been
reviewed and found to still be deficient or incorrect regarding the need to show
a code complying solution. When assessed, fees must be paid at the time of
any subsequent resubmittal.
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Reinspection fees are assessed after an inspection is done once, turned down,
and then any of the same items are found to be lacking or improperly installed
on the follow-up inspection. In other words, you get one free inspection per
phase of work, but subsequent re-inspections must be paid for.
• Reinspection Fees are assessed if:
o Not Ready – In the course of conducting an inspection, more than
6 deficiencies are observed.
o Lockout – We could not gain access to the work, or if the building
had personal belongings in it and no adult escort.
o No Address – we could not observe a posted address, visible from
the street.
o No Approved Drawings on Site – Approved drawings need to be
on site to conduct inspections.
o Unsafe Jobsite – If access to the work is not possible due to unsafe
conditions.
Missed inspection fees will be assessed when work is covered up without
inspection, and we then have to spend time deliberating and discussing
acceptable measures to verify construction adequacy of concealed work.
The Chief Building Official may waive penalty fees if legitimate misunderstandings
occurred, or if our office gave out incorrect information or acted incorrectly.
Penalty fees must be paid before we continue
with further plan reviews or
inspections, and may be paid in person, online on our website, by mail, or by
credit card.
13. Explain C.O.’s and T.C.O.’s
Certificates of Occupancy (C.O.’s) are issued after all work has been
completed and inspections (including inspections by other agencies such as
plumbing and fire department) for the main building permit have been approved.
In the event no new work is proposed, just a request to occupy an existing
space, the Building Regulations Division conducts one final inspection after the
fire department conducts a final inspection.
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (T.C.O.’s) may be granted by the Chief
Building Official if either part of the work is 100 percent complete, or all of the
work is mostly complete. All spaces to be occupied must have been inspected
per normal procedures, and must be deemed safe to occupy. In other words,
all matters relating to life safety, such as exit signs, door hardware, alarm and
suppression systems, must be installed and functioning properly. Also, our
policy is that all permits must have been obtained or at least applied for before
a T.C.O. will be considered. Refer to the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Policy for more detailed information.
14. Explain your refund policy
Up-front fees paid are not refundable, unless the fee is assessed mistakenly, in
which case we will refund the entire amount. If a refund is requested by the
applicant, after deducting up-front fees, one half of the remainder paid will be
refunded to the party that paid the fee. No refunds are available after the work
has commenced.
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RELATED AGENCIES
OHIO BOARD
OF BUILDING STANDARDS
OHIO BOILER INSPECTION
OHIO ELEVATOR INSPECTION
OHIO COMMERCIAL
SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION
OHIO EPA
www.epa.state.oh.us
FOOD SERVICE / FOOD FACILITIES
STATE DAYCARE LICENSING
STATE FIRE MARSHALL
OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION
SERVICE
www.oups.org
Check our website for addional useful informaon
www.mcohio.org/build
• Up-to-date applicaon forms and document downloads
• Complete Fee Schedule
• Flood Plain Maps and Regulaons
• WBAFB Airport Zoning Regulaons
• Who to contact in each Jurisdicon for various permit needs
• How to contact our sta
• Answers to Frequently Asked Quesons
• Check the Status of your Applicaon using eConnect
eConnect allows you to link directly to our permit database.
You can now check the Permit Status of all permits issued since
1993. You can check the status of applicaons, and if they are on
hold, why. Inspecons are also documented as to when they are
conducted, and whether they have passed or failed. Parcel Search
will let you see all of the permits applied for and issued for a
property.
