PERMITS AND FEES

Columbus City Codes tit. 41, ch. 4113

in effect

Columbus City Codes § 4113.01 Permits—Applications.

4113.01 - Permits—Applications. To obtain any permit the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the building official for that purpose. Correct information shall be furnished by the applicant for a permit, giving the location of the premises by street number, or the facility, as defined in C.C. 4113.03, where the work is to be done, name of owner, and any other information pertaining to the work that may be required Every such application shall give such information as reasonably may be required by the building official. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 1443-2009, § 3, 11-16-2009)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.03 Permits—Expiration.

4113.03 - Permits—Expiration. (A) The following conditions shall apply to all building and trade permits issued by the department for work involving a building, structure or site that is governed by the provisions of this Building Code. (1) The approval of permits, plans or drawings and specifications in accordance with this chapter is invalid if construction, erection, alteration, or other work upon the building has not commenced within 12 months of the approval of the permits, plans or drawings and specifications. Exception: The approval of permits, plans or drawings and specifications may be granted for work on a building, structure or site not governed by the Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC) for a predetermined and non-extensible period of time of less than 12 consecutive months at the discretion of the chief building official or designee. No permit issued in conformity with this exception shall be subject to a permit extension. (2) One extension shall be granted for an additional 12-month period if requested by the owner at least ten days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee prescribed in the fee schedule. (3) If in the course of construction, work is delayed or suspended for more than six months, the approval of permits, plans or drawings and specifications is invalid. Two extensions shall be granted for six months each if requested by the owner at least ten days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee for each extension as prescribed in the fee schedule. (4) The following shall apply to the permits, plans or drawings and specifications that involve a building, structure or site that is governed by the Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC). Before any work may continue on the construction, erection, alteration, or equipment of any building for which the approval is invalid, the owner of the building shall resubmit the plans or drawings and specifications for approval as required under Rule 4101:2-1-17 of the Administrative Code. (5) For permits, plans or drawings and specifications that involve a building, structure or site that are not governed by the Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC), the following shall apply. Before any work may continue on the construction, erection, alteration, or equipment of any building for which the approval of permits, plans or drawings and specifications is void, the permittee shall resubmit all the plans or drawings and specifications and other items as required for review and approval by the chief building official or designee. (B) Determination of the Date of Work Cessation for a Permit Extension. It shall be the sole responsibility of the permittee to accurately and fully document the actual date on which the work on or within a building, structure or site authorized by the permit was abandoned, delayed, or suspended. After this documented date has been conveyed to the chief building official or designee and verified, this date shall then be used in determining the eligibility for a permit extension. The chief building official's determination shall be final. In the event the actual date of work cessation authorized by the permit cannot be accurately documented by the permittee to the chief building official or designee, then the department's latest recorded date of an inspection of the work of the permit shall be utilized in accordance with the following: (1) For a building permit without any type of a trade permit associated with it, and all types of trade permits that are not associated with a building permit, the latest recorded inspection date of the work authorized by the specific type of permit to be extended shall be used. (2) For a building permit with any type of a trade permit associated with it, and all types of trade permits that are associated with a building permit, latest structural or valid trade permit inspection date of the work authorized by either type of permit to be extended shall be used. (3) If none of the above can be accurately determined, the chief building official's discretion shall determine the date of work cessation. This determination shall be final. Thirty (30) calendar days shall be added to the date of work cessation as determined above. The resultant date shall then be used to determine eligibility for a permit extension. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1671-01 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.05 Permits—Revocation.

4113.05 - Permits—Revocation. Each and every permit issued by the building official shall be subject to revocation by the building official whenever it appears that such building, structure, or mechanical equipment governed by this code, is being constructed so that the same, or any part thereof, encroaches upon any street, alley or other public place, or is being so constructed as to violate any of the terms or conditions of this Building Code or any other ordinance of the city or any statute of the state, relating to the location, erection, alteration or repair of buildings, or mechanical equipment governed by this code. Following a rendering of an adverse determination for a violation of the provisions of Chapter 377, and subject to a recommendation by the Wage Enforcement Commission, any or all current permits shall be revoked by the building official. Any permit shall be revoked if the check tendered therefor is dishonored by the payor's bank. The revocation of the permit shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner or upon the superintendent or contractor in charge of the work and posted upon the building or structure for which such permit was granted, and from and after such revocation of such permit and the posting of such notice all work of every kind and character on such building or structure, or mechanical equipment shall be discontinued. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 1802-2020, § 4, 9-21-2020)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.07 Permits—Transfer.

4113.07 - Permits—Transfer. Any permit may be transferred once from one address to another prior to the start of any work, or from one contractor to another at the same site providing the fee for the work does not exceed the original fee: (A) Upon proper application and payment of the transfer fee prescribed in the fee schedule; (B) And further provided that a transfer may occur no later than 270 days following the original date of issue. Exceptions: (1) A transfer may be granted where an electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, steam and hot water, and heating, ventilation or air conditioning contractor files for bankruptcy. (2) A transfer may be made at any time to correct an addressing error. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.09 Fees—Required.

4113.09 - Fees—Required. Any person desiring to do or cause to be done any work for which a permit or service is provided or otherwise required by this Building Code, upon application therefor or prior to the issuance of the permit and/or authentication of the service provided, shall pay to the department through the cashier the fee prescribed by the then current fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1272 § 1 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 3; Ord. 1858-04 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.11 Fees—Special inspection.

4113.11 - Fees—Special inspection. (A) An inspection fee as prescribed in the fee schedule is required to inspect a building for the purpose of checking for compliance with, or a change of occupancy of an existing building when no work is proposed which would otherwise require a building permit. (B) A site which requires an initial inspection, annual inspection or both for licensing by a city, state or other governmental agency such as, but not limited to, a nursing home, rest home, day care center, dancehall, hospital, group home, residential care facility, or school shall be assessed a fee as prescribed in the fee schedule. (C) After Hours Inspection. Any permit holder may request an after hours inspection. Such inspection may be approved by the building official when an emergency condition exists or when special or unusual circumstances prohibit an inspection during normal hours. An after hours inspection fee as prescribed in the fee schedule shall be charged in addition to any other fee which may be charged. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.13 Fees—Work without a permit.

4113.13 - Fees—Work without a permit. When work requiring a building, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, sign permit, or other permit is commenced without a permit, a fee shall be assessed and charged as per the fee schedule. The property maintenance inspector shall recommend to the chief building official that this fee be assessed for work being done without a permit on a one-, two-, or three-family dwelling. (Ord. 781-98 § 1; Ord. 1669-01 § 4.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.15 Fees—Reinspection.

4113.15 - Fees—Reinspection. In the event that work covered by any permit or inspection required by the Building Code is not installed or completed, or both, in accordance with the code, thereby requiring additional reinspections, the chief building official shall assess a fee as prescribed in the fee schedule. For each reinspection in excess of the usual and customary inspections, the chief building official shall assess a fee, as determined by rules adopted in accordance with C.C. 121.05. This reinspection fee shall be charged for each reinspection required to achieve code compliance. The chief building official, for good cause shown and using such rules as at that time have been adopted by the department, may waive the requirement for a reinspection fee. (Ord. 781-98 § 2; Ord. 1669-01 § 5.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.17 Fees—Refund.

4113.17 - Fees—Refund. (A) Unless specifically indicated in the fee schedule, department refund policy or this code, all fees are not refundable. (B) In the event of a refund, a refund service fee, as indicated in the fee schedule or department refund policy, and any costs for services already provided, shall be deducted from the amount to be refunded. (C) The eligibility, process, and any required refund fee shall be as indicated in the department refund policy. (D) The director, or designee, may waive the refund fee if the director, or designee finds that the refund is necessary because of an error on the part of a city employee. In the event any refund due is less than the required refund fee, no balance shall be due or returned. (Ord. 781-98 § 3; Ord. 1669-01 § 6; Ord. 1858-04 § 2; Ord. No. 0151-2009, §§ 1, 36, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.19 Fees—City buildings.

4113.19 - Fees—City buildings. The Building Code shall be applicable to the buildings owned and occupied by the city, its departments and divisions; and the city shall comply with all Building Code requirements; provided, however, that the city shall be exempt from payments of fees relating to work performed solely by city employees upon city-owned buildings, structures and sites. Fees which may be exempt in such limited circumstances include those normally assessed for: permits, certificates, inspections and appeals. Work performed for the city by any other person, firm or corporation shall comply fully with all Building Code requirements including payment of all applicable fees. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.21 Fees—Recertification of construction documents.

4113.21 - Fees—Recertification of construction documents. Each replacement of an inspection record card, maximum capacity certificate, or duplication of a set of plans shall require payment of the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule. (Ord. 781-98 § 4.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.25 Plans and specifications.

4113.25 - Plans and specifications. Where required by the building official, each application for a permit shall be accompanied by three sets of plans and specifications. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein, and not less than two sets of the approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant. One approved set shall be kept on the building site at all times during the progress of the work authorized thereby. Plans and specifications need not be submitted for minor work when authorized by the building official. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.27 Information on plans and specifications.

4113.27 - Information on plans and specifications. Except as noted, plans and specifications shall be prepared, or their preparation shall be supervised, and shall bear the seal of a registered design professional in the state. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon a substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Building Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the house and street address of the work and the name of the owner or agent and the person who prepared them. Plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed building and of every existing building adjacent on the property. Plans shall include a complete description of the mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems of the building where required. These shall include, but not be limited to, plumbing schematics, HVAC, duct and piping layouts and lighting and power equipment layouts and how these systems will be installed In lieu of detailed specifications the Chief Building Official may approve references on the plans to a specific section or part of this Building Code or other ordinances or laws. Computations, stress diagrams, and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans shall be submitted when required by the chief building official Construction documents required to be submitted by the Ohio Building Code (OBC) shall comply with all provisions of that code. One-, Two- and Three-Family Dwellings. The requirement that plans must be prepared or supervised by a licensed architect or engineer may be waived by the Chief Building Official. Plans and specifications submitted for structures to be located in the flood plain as determined by the flood profile and the flood boundary and floodway map on file in the office of the Department shall include a certificate by a registered professional engineer stating that the design and methods of construction of proposed structures comply with the anchoring and floodproofing procedures as outlined in the Building Code and that the floodproofing methods are adequate to withstand the flood depths, pressures, velocities, impact and uplift forces and other factors associated with the base flood. The Department shall maintain such certificates on file which shall be open for inspection. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1272-01 § 1 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 7; Ord. No. 1443-2009, § 5, 11-16-2009)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.29 Issuance of permit, plans and specifications.

4113.29 - Issuance of permit, plans and specifications. (A) The application, plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, or use of any building, structure or premises filed by an applicant for a permit shall be examined by the chief building official. Such plans shall be forwarded to other departments of the city for review through a site plan review process, if deemed necessary by the chief building official, to determine compliance with the laws and ordinances under the jurisdiction of the individual departments. These reviews include, but are not limited to, utility and stormwater management by Columbus Water & Power; parking, traffic, and street encroachments by the Department of Public Service; and fire code compliance by the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire. Once the chief building official is satisfied that the site plan has been approved by the chief plans official and that the work described in the application for a permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of this Building Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, the chief building official shall issue a permit to the applicant. (B) The chief building official shall in no case grant any permit for the construction, alteration, or use of any building, structure or premises in the flood plain, as determined by Columbus Water & Power under Chapter 1150 without a copy of the appropriate decision issued to the applicant, stating that said building, structure or premises, as proposed to be constructed, altered, or used, would not be in violation of Chapter 1150 or any rule or regulation established by Columbus Water & Power to enforce Chapter 1150. (C) The chief building official shall in no case grant any permit for the construction, alteration, or use of any building, structure or premises without first receiving a certificate of zoning clearance stating that said building, structure, or premises as proposed to be constructed, altered, or used, would not be in violation of any zoning code provision or zoning regulation established by the department. (D) When the chief building official issues a permit, the chief building official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications "APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications from the chief building official shall be kept on the job during the time work is being carried on and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans, which shall not be changed without written authorization of the chief building official. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 8; Ord. No. 0455-2010, § 111, 4-5-2010; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021; Ord. No. 2114-2024, § 2, 7-29-2024; Ord. No. 1882-2026, § 1, 6-29-2026)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.31 Effect of permit issuance.

4113.31 - Effect of permit issuance. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.33 Plans examination fee.

4113.33 - Plans examination fee. A plan examination fee, as prescribed in the fee schedule, is due and payable with all plans submitted for review or for preliminary review and consultation, regardless of the plans final disposition. Examination of plans is part of the procedure for and included within the fee for permits issued as regulated in Chapter 4113. Failure to pick up and pay for plans within 30 days of the completion of the plan review or 30 days after a correction or adjudication letter has been issued shall require payment of the plans examination fee as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 781-98 § 5; Ord. 1858-04 § 3.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.35 Occupancy load sign plan review.

4113.35 - Occupancy load sign plan review. (A) Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in compliance with the Ohio Building Code. (B) A plan is required to be submitted for each assembly area for review in order to obtain an occupancy load determination. The fee for occupancy load sign determination shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (C) The information required to appear on the occupant load sign shall be determined by the chief building official. Such information shall be recorded in an indelible manner in accordance with the design approved by the chief building official. (D) Replacement of posted signs. All occupancy load signs for posting shall be furnished by the owner and shall be of a permanent design. They shall not be removed or defaced and, if lost, shall be immediately replaced by the owner. Building Permits and Fees Required (Ord. 2141-03 § 2: Ord. 733-06 § 4.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.37 Building permits.

4113.37 - Building permits. (A) General Construction. This section deals with permits for general construction and does not include permits required for the mechanical and electrical trades. (B) Required. (1) No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such building or structure from the building official and paying the fee prescribed in the fee schedule. (2) Pre-approval(s) Required. When a certificate of zoning clearance, a certificate of appropriateness, or certificate of approval, is required, all that apply shall be obtained prior to filing for an application for a building permit. Failure to obtain the required pre-approval(s) prior to commencing an installation is subject to, but not limited by, the penalty provision of C.C. Chapter 3116. Referral(s) to the appropriate regulatory agency(s) may be obtained from the department. (3) Maintenance Work. No building permit is required for maintenance work which is made of the same material of which the building or structure was originally constructed; however, such work shall in no way, be the type of work that could be considered an alteration or rehabilitation to the building or structure. Interior or exterior painting does not require a permit; however, a certificate of appropriateness shall be required for exterior painting of any building or structure listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties or is within an architectural review commission district. Within the university impact district, exterior painting and maintenance work involving replacement-in-kind does not require a certificate of approval. (C) Parking Lot. (1) No person shall commence to construct, enlarge, alter, improve or convert a parking lot in the city, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate permit for each such parking lot from the building official and paying the fee prescribed in the fee schedule. Exception: A separate permit need not be obtained for the construction of a parking lot if said parking lot is shown on the plans and included in the permit for the building or structure. (2) Pre-approval Required. When a certificate of zoning clearance, certificate of appropriateness, or certificate of approval is required, all that apply shall be obtained prior to filing an application for a parking lot. Failure to obtain the required approval(s) prior to commencing an installation is subject to, but not limited by, the penalty provision of C.C. 3116. Referral(s) to the appropriate regulatory agency(s) may be obtained from the department. (3) A permit is not required for the routine maintenance of a parking lot, such as patching holes, sealing, or striping without changing the number of available spaces. (D) Not Required. A building permit is not required for the following types of installations; however, an installation within the scope of either subsection (D)(1) or (D)(3) of this section that is either listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties or located within an architectural review commission district, requires a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with C.C. Chapter 3116: (1) Playground equipment located on residential, commercial or public property; (2) A mobile or manufactured home located in a mobile or manufactured home park which is licensed by the local or state board of health; (3) An unheated, one-story, detached building that is accessory to a one-, two-, or three-family dwelling and contains less than 169 square feet of gross floor area. (E) Building Permit Issuance. A building permit may be issued: (1) To an appropriately licensed home improvement contractor duly licensed with the department or to the owner of a one-, two-, or three-family dwelling to do the work with a licensed home improvement contractor's own hands or see that the work is properly accomplished under a licensed home improvement contractor's direct supervision; (2) To the owner of a single unit in an existing multi-family dwelling to do the structural work within the owner's own unit with the owner's own hands or see that the work is properly accomplished under the owner's direct supervision; (3) For a completed one-, two-, or three-family dwelling, to the general contractor duly registered with the department, who originally constructed the dwelling in order to remodel or construct an addition on that same dwelling; (4) To the owner of any existing building other than a one-, two-, or three-family dwelling to do the structural work within the owner's own unit with the owner's own hands or see that the work is properly accomplished under the owner's r direct supervision; (5) To a general contractor duly registered with the department for any building other than a one-, two-, or three-family dwelling to perform the structural work with a general contractor's own hands or see that the work is properly accomplished under a general contractor's direct supervision; (6) To a general contractor duly registered with the department for the construction of a new one-, two-, or three-family dwelling to perform the structural work with a general contractor's own hands or see that the work is properly accomplished under a general contractor 's direct supervision; (7) To a general contractor duly registered with the department for the modification, alteration, or repair of an existing one-, two-, or three-family dwelling providing that they supply the name of a licensed home improvement contractor(s) that will perform the work with home improvement contractor(s) own hands or see that the work is properly accomplished under home improvement contractor(s) direct supervision; (8) Any person acting on the behalf of, or as an agent for, an owner to obtain a building permit shall be a general contractor duly registered with the department. (F) Use of Name. No department licensed or registered contractor, or occupying homeowner shall allow the use of the contractor or homeowner's name by any person, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a building permit to do any work. (G) Emergency Work. (1) Where an emergency exists, work may be commenced prior to obtaining a building permit; however, application for a permit shall be made as soon as possible the same day or as soon as the department office is open for business. An emergency includes, but is not limited to, structural, mechanical or electrical system failures. (2) Where an emergency exists, work may be commenced prior to obtaining a certificate of appropriateness or certificate of approval on any building or structure that is either listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties, or is within an architectural review commission district or within the university impact district; however, an application for a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of approval shall be made as soon as possible on the same day or as soon as the appropriate department office or section is open for business. (H) Interim Permit. Where work is commenced by an unlicensed or unregistered contractor the chief building official may issue a one-time interim permit provided: (1) The unlicensed or unregistered contractor makes application to the department on an application form prescribed for such license or registration, with proof of bonding and liability insurance together with the nonrefundable fee as prescribed by the fee schedule. The applicant shall posse the minimum qualifications as set forth in chapter 4114 of this code which shall be verified by the chief building official. (2) The applicant satisfies the working without permit fee assessed against the work. The fee shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (3) The work is inspected by a building inspector to determine code compliance. (4) The applicant does not have a prior history of violating the building code. This one-time interim permit may be revoked by the building official with due cause. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1526-00 § 1; Ord. 1144-02 § 1: Ord. 1709-2007 § 1; Ord. No. 0151-2009, §§ 2, 36, 6-22-2009; Ord. No. 2188-2016, § 1, 9-26-2016; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.39 Advance construction start.

4113.39 - Advance construction start. (A) Certificate. The building official may issue a certificate to start construction prior to the issuance of a building permit or before the entire plan and specifications for the building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided that adequate information and details have been submitted, which comply with the pertinent requirements of this code and for which a zoning clearance shall have been obtained for the new construction. (B) Risk. The holder of a certificate to start construction prior to the issuance of a building permit, may proceed only to the point of construction for which that certificate has been given, and at the holder's own risk and without any expressed or implied assurances that the approval for the entire building or structure will be granted. (C) Foundation Start Certificate. The building official may issue a foundation start certificate to begin the construction of the foundation. (D) Removal Start Certificate. The building official may issue a removal start certificate to begin the removal of existing construction. However, no such certificate shall be issued for a structure listed on the Columbus register of historic properties or located in an architectural review commission area or in an historic district unless a certificate of appropriateness has previously been issued therefor. (E) Fee. The fee for each certificate provided for in this section shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.43 Building permit fee—New building or addition.

4113.43 - Building permit fee—New building or addition. (A) A building permit for a new building or an addition to an existing building shall be issued to include only the work shown on the approved plans or specifications. (B) The building permit fee for a new building or an addition to an existing building shall be based on floor or surface area to be computed as follows: (1) All floor or surface area including garage, carport, basement, cellar and sub cellar floors, measuring the outside dimensions at each floor level shall be included. (2) Crawl space or attic area shall not be included. (3) In a building or area where there are no walls, the area enclosed by the outside dimensions of the supporting columns shall be included. (4) In a building or area where a roof is supported by a single row of columns the horizontal projected area of the roof shall be included. (C) Based on the computation of the floor or surface area the building permit fee for a new building or an addition to an existing building shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (D) A parking lot or similar facility shall require a separate permit when it is not constructed at the same time as, and under the original permit for, the building or structure associated with it and the fee therefor shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.45 Building permit fee—Industrial units, prefabricated assemblies and relocated buildings.

4113.45 - Building permit fee—Industrial units, prefabricated assemblies and relocated buildings. A building permit fee for an industrialized unit, prefabricated assembly, or relocated building shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.47 Building permit fee—Alteration or rehabilitation.

4113.47 - Building permit fee—Alteration or rehabilitation. (A) A building permit for alteration or rehabilitation of an existing, multi-story building shall require a separate permit for each floor, except that all floors occupied by a single tenant shall require only one permit. (B) A building permit for alteration or rehabilitation of an existing building shall be issued to include only the work shown on the approved plans or specifications. (C) The building permit fee for alteration or rehabilitation shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.49 Special building permits—Radon mitigation.

4113.49 - Special building permits—Radon mitigation. (A) No person shall perform radon mitigation as defined and regulated by Chapter 3701-69 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) to reduce the level of radon gas, within any existing building and/or structure within the corporation limits of Columbus without applying for, paying the fee for, and obtaining a building permit for such radon mitigation work from the chief building official pursuant to C.C. 4113.37. A separate permit for radon mitigation performed during construction of a new building and/or structure shall not be required. (B) A special building permit for radon mitigation shall be issued only to a radon mitigation contractor with a valid and current license issued by the Ohio Department of Health in accordance with OAC Chapter 3701.69 or to an individual, business and/or government entity performing radon mitigation on a building or structure that the individual, business and/or government entity owns or leases. (C) A special building permit for radon mitigation issued under this subsection does not include a permit for any of the building service equipment trades that can be associated with the radon mitigation installation in any building or structure. (D) No person shall fraudulently or deceptively obtain or attempt to obtain a special building permit for radon mitigation under this subsection. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 11; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part); Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.51 Special building permits—Tents.

4113.51 - Special building permits—Tents. (A) No person shall erect a tent or any variant thereof of any type tent that creates a covered or enclosed area greater than 400 square feet (400 sq. ft./37 m2) without first applying for and obtaining a special building permit or registration from the chief building official for such purpose. In addition, the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule shall be paid for either a special building permit or registration as hereinafter provided. Each special building permit or registration is valid for only one location and is not transferable. Unless specifically required by the chief building official, construction documents prepared and sealed by a registered design professional as defined by the Ohio Building Code (OBC) are not required to be submitted for a special building permit or registration for a tent. The special building permit for a tent or a variant thereof shall be for issued for a maximum of a 30-calendar-day period or for any portion thereof. A special building permit shall expire at the end of the 30 calendar days or at the end of the period for which it was issued. Renewal for a maximum additional 30-calendar-day period or for a portion thereof may be granted at the discretion of the chief building official. The existence of a temporary tent or a variant thereof shall not be allowed for more than one calendar year. The erection of any tent or membrane structure, which creates a covered or enclosed area of greater than 400 square feet (400 sq. ft./37 m2) shall be subject to the regulations of the Ohio Building Code (OBC) and the Columbus Building Code. Tents that either share or are joined by common construction and/or connecting elements shall be considered one tent structure. Exemption: The erection of any frame or pole tent, or any variant thereof, that is erected and used only as a temporary accessory use to a one-, two- or three-family dwelling is exempt from obtaining a special building permit or registration under the requirements of this section. However, any tent or any variant thereof so erected under this exemption shall not be used for any public or commercial purpose like, but not limited to, advertising, display, sales, sales promotions or special events. (B) Registration of a temporary use tent (five days or less) for a public festival. A tent, or any variant thereof, used for a public festival which has a combined total covered or enclosed area greater than 400 square feet (400 sq. ft./37 m2) but not more than 2,000 square feet (2,000 sq. ft./185.5 m2) shall be registered with the department and not require a special building permit if erected for use not more than five consecutive days for a specific event. The five consecutive calendar days shall not include the days used for erection or dismantling of the temporary tent installation. As a prerequisite for a temporary use tent(s) registration, either the responsible party representing the public festival, or the erector of the tent(s), shall give to the department notarized evidence, acceptable to the chief building official, that such a tent(s) or any variants thereof meet the requirements of CC. 3390 and have been found to be safe and sanitary for their intended use and occupancy. The notarized evidence establishing that such a condition exists by benefit of compliance with all the applicable requirements of the Ohio Building Code (OBC). In addition, there shall also be provided and thereafter constantly maintained during the event a clear space separation of a minimum of 12 feet (12 ft./3.7 m) between each tent structure. A single registration may be issued for each event that utilizes temporary tents as herein defined and the registration may include all qualifying event structures eligible for registration. A copy of the temporary tent registration issued by the chief building official shall be continuously posted at the festival site for the duration of the event. (C) Any tent, or any variant thereof, that is more than 2,000 square feet (2,000 sq. ft./185.5 m2), or for which the tent's use exceeds the maximum five-consecutive-calendar-day period, shall require a special building permit. For the purposes of this code, tents or any variants thereof that share and/or are joined by common construction and/or connecting elements shall be considered one tent structure. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 12; Ord. 0184-04 § 2; Ord. No. 1443-2009, § 6, 11-16-2009; Ord. No. 1568-2014, § 1, 5-4-2015)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.53 Special building permits—Masonry fireplace.

4113.53 - Special building permits—Masonry fireplace. A. No person shall construct, install, alter or repair a masonry fireplace in any building within the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefor and the fee having been paid. B. A permit shall be obtained only by a general contractor or builder with a building permit, licensed home improvement contractor or occupying homeowner. C. Such permit shall be subject to regular structural inspection procedures. Exception: This permit is required only when a building permit or alteration permit (C.C. 4113.41, 4113.43 or 4113.47) is not obtained at the same time the fireplace is built. When so obtained the inspection is included in the building permit or alteration permit fee. A masonry fireplace shall be included in a blanket permit only if included in the original application therefor. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 13.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.55 Special building permits—Fences.

4113.55 - Special building permits—Fences. A separate building permit shall be required for the construction of a fence in excess of six feet in height and the subject application shall be reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Code prior to issuing the permit. A fence in excess of six feet in height is a structure and as such is prohibited in the building set back or required side yard. The permit shall be subject to regular building inspection procedures. A separate permit need not be obtained for the fence construction, if such fence is shown on the plans and included in the permit for the associated building or structure. Fence permit fees shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. Mechanical and Electrical Permits and Fees Required (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.57 Permits—Qualifications.

4113.57 - Permits—Qualifications. (A) No person shall commence to perform the work of any trade or craft that is required to be licensed or registered under the Columbus Building Code, including plumbing, sewer, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hydronics, refrigeration and electrical work, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such trade from the department. (B) A permit may be issued only to the following: (1) Any person, firm or corporation holding a license or registration properly issued under the license or registration regulations in Chapter 4114 of the Columbus Building Code. In the event the holder of such license or registration is a firm, partnership or corporation, any person, proprietor or officer of said firm, partnership or corporation, as designated by the license or registration holder on the contractor assignment or registration form, may sign the application for a permit on behalf of the license or registration holder. In such event, the name of the person who qualified for the contractor license or registration shall be indicated in the permit application. Exception: Electrical, plumbing, heating-ventilating and air conditioning contractors (HVAC), refrigeration and steam and hot water (hydronics) contractors that have a current and valid license issued by the department on September 17, 2001, shall be allowed to obtain permits for their specific department-licensed trade or craft until the expiration of such current department-issued license. Thereafter, permits for such trade or craft shall only be issued to an OCIEB licensed specialty contractor duly registered with the department. (2) A homeowner, provided that all work thereunder shall be done with the homeowner's own hands or with assistance only from homeowner's own immediate family. Said work can be done only in a single-family detached residence which is not part of any type of multiple-occupancy dwelling or other type of building or structure and is occupied or is to be occupied by no one except homeowner's own family. In the event that no immediate family is available for assistance, assistance may be acquired from persons other than homeowner's immediate family provided no financial compensation is either given or implied for such assistance. The person or persons who are to perform the work shall be named in the permit application. This work shall include only alteration or extension of existing mechanical or electrical systems. (C) No department-licensed or registered contractor, homeowner, or occupying homeowner shall allow the use of the contractor or homeowner's name by any person, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any mechanical or electrical work. (D) A homeowner's permit shall be revoked if, after inspection by an inspector, the work is of such nature that it is deemed to be a hazard to the occupants of the residence. Thereupon, the inspector shall order the homeowner to obtain the services of a duly department-licensed or registered contractor of the appropriate type to bring the installation into compliance with the applicable codes. This contractor or registrant may not work under the auspices of the homeowner's permit unless the homeowner's permit is transferred to the licensed or registered contractor in accordance with C.C. 4113.07. (E) Exception: Plumbing, heating and ventilation equipment, refrigeration system equipment, hydronic systems and electrical wiring in connection with manufacturing equipment, scientific research equipment and testing equipment are exempt from the department OCIEB licensed contractor registration and permit requirements of C.C. Chapters 4113 and 4114. (F) Emergency Work. In cases where an emergency exists, work may be commenced prior to obtaining a permit. In these cases a permit shall be obtained as soon as possible the same day or as soon as the department's office is open for business. An emergency includes, but is not limited to, structural, mechanical or electrical system failures. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 14; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.59 Permits—Specific equipment and heating appliances.

4113.59 - Permits—Specific equipment and heating appliances. The chief building official shall allow the installation of certain small specific equipment and heating appliances such as, but not limited to: small domestic water heaters; 200 (200) CFM (5.66 m3/min) or less exhaust fans; and miscellaneous heating appliances; by department registered OCILB licensed specialty contractors working in the related trades. The permit issued for these installations shall correspond to the department registration of the OCILB specialty license held by the contractor. For the purposes of this section, OCILB incorporates OCIEB licensure. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 15: Ord. 733-06 § 5.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.61 Plumbing permit.

4113.61 - Plumbing permit. (A) (1) No person shall construct, install, alter, or repair any plumbing appliance, appurtenance, fixture or system or any piping used for and associated therewith, and not limited to, a plumbing drain, waste, sewer, vent, sump, water closet, sink, lavatory or any other plumbing appliance, appurtenance or fixture or system, including any potable water piping within the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefor and the fee having been paid. (2) A permit shall be obtained only by an OCILB licensed plumbing contractor duly registered with the department or an occupying homeowner. (3) When a like-for-like replacement is performed in a detached one-, two-, or three-family building, the following shall not require a permit under this section: dishwasher, disposal, faucets, lavatory, sink, traps or a water closet. (4) Exceptions: This section shall not apply to, nor shall any permit be required for, a repair not affecting sanitation such as mending a leak in a faucet, valve or water supply pipe; mending a broken fixture, tank, water heater; releasing a frozen pipe or rodding and flushing any house sewer or drain. (B) (a) Plumbing permit fees shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One plumbing permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit of an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Other than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in subsection (B)(a)(1) above, a separate plumbing permit fee shall be required for each certified address. (b) The minimum plumbing permit fee shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (c) Plumbing permit fees shall be assessed according to the fee schedule. (d) The plumbing permit fee for water heater replacement and domestic solar panel units in conjunction with domestic water heating shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (e) A plumbing permit or a refrigeration permit shall be required for each cooling tower and the fee therefor shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (f) A plumbing permit shall be required for backflow preventers meeting ASSE Standards 1013, 1015 and 1020. (g) A plumbing permit shall be required for the waterline connection made for lawn sprinklers. (C) For the purposes of this section, OCILB incorporates OCIEB licensure. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 16; Ord. 0719-04 § 7: Ord. 733-06 § 6.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.63 Warm air heating and ventilation permit.

4113.63 - Warm air heating and ventilation permit. A. (1) No person shall construct, install, alter, or repair any heating or ventilation equipment or system within the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefore in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefore and the fee having been paid. Any ventilation system not a part of the heating system or a heating system unregulated by this section, shall require a separate permit. (2) A permit shall be obtained only by an OCILB heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) licensed contractor duly registered with the department or an occupying homeowner. (3) Such permit shall be required to install, repair or replace any heating unit or fuel-fired section or ventilation unit, or to add any air outlets or heating units, such as, but not limited to, a central heating plant, conversion burner, direct-fired unit heater, space heater, portable heating appliance or floor furnace. (4) This section shall apply to all types of heating systems, including, but not limited to, forced warm air, gravity warm air, steam, hot water and electric. B. (a) Warm air heating and ventilation permit fees shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One warm air heating and ventilation permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit in an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Other than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in subsection (B)(a)(1) above, a separate warm air heating and ventilation permit fee shall be required for each certified address. The permit fee for any type of ventilation system, including, but not limited to, a fan with no ducts, ducting system, air handling system, dust collecting system, supply and return air ducts, and makeup air system shall be assessed according to the total CFM installed as prescribed in the schedule of CFM fees, except as excluded in the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees, in the fee schedule. (3) The alteration or extension of supply and return ducts where a heating and ventilation system is existing shall require a warm air heating and ventilation permit. A permit shall not be required to alter or extend one duct less than ten feet in an existing one-, two-, or three-family dwelling. This exemption shall not apply to in-slab ductwork. The fee for the ductwork shall be as prescribed in the schedule of duct outlet fees in the fee schedule. Alteration of an existing, multi-story building shall require a separate permit for each floor, except that all floors occupied by a single tenant shall require only one permit. (b) The minimum warm air heating and ventilation permit fee shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (c) Warm air heating and ventilation permit fees shall be assessed according to the fee schedule. (1) Permit fees for residential replacement equipment only shall include the electrical inspection of the final connection not to exceed five feet beyond equipment. (2) A warm air heating and ventilation system shall include heating units, toilet room exhaust fans not exceeding 200 CFM, and all duct outlets and inlets. The permit shall describe devices installed and capacities of each device and the fee which shall be based on the total installed BTU per hour shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (3) Heating and ventilation permit fees for all types of ventilation systems, including but not limited to fans with no ducts, ducting systems, air handling systems, dust collecting systems, and makeup air systems shall be assessed according to the total CFM installed (except as excluded in the fee schedule). (d) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for alteration or extension of supply and return ducts where a heating and ventilation system exists. Permit fees for the ductwork shall be assessed according to the fee schedule. (e) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a gas or oil conversion burner and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees in the fee schedule. (f) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a dual-fuel burner where equipment is and has existed but was installed and fired with one fuel on the original permit. The permit shall be for installation and firing with the standby fuel and the fee for said permit shall be as prescribed in the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees in the fee schedule. (g) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for an infrared heater and the fee for said permit shall be assessed for the total BTU's according to the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees in the fee schedule. (h) Warm air heating and ventilation permits shall be required for stokers and shall be assessed according to the fee schedule. (i) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a commercial clothes dryer and the fee for said permit shall be as prescribed in the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees in the fee schedule. No warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a domestic clothes dryer under 30,000 BTU per hour or 9,000 watts. (j) A warm air heating and ventilation permit for a warm air heating device with variable input burners shall be assessed on the maximum input of the device. (k) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for an incinerator or crematory and the fee for said permit shall be as prescribed in the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees in the fee schedule. (l) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a solar warm air heating system and the fee for said permit shall be based upon BTU's at 400 BTU per square feet of solar panel and shall be assessed according to the schedule of BTU's, watts and fees in the fee schedule. (m) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a retrofit automatic flue damper on a warm air heating device or a domestic hot water heater. (n) A warm air heating and ventilation permit shall be required for a wood or coal burning stove connected to a central heating system, except as covered by a blanket residential permit. (o) A wall insert heating and cooling unit, which is factory built and utilizes slide-in installation, is regulated under C.C. 4113.69. (Ord. 781-98 § 6; Ord. 1669-01 § 17; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.65 Prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal burning stove permit.

4113.65 - Prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal burning stove permit. No person shall construct, install, alter or repair any prefabricated fireplace or wood or coal-burning stove or add gas logs in any building within the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefore in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefore and the fee having been paid. Such work shall be subject to regular heating inspection procedures. A permit shall be obtained by an OCILB licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor duly registered with the department, an occupying homeowner or a department-licensed home improvement general or duly licensed limited contractor. An installation requiring interconnection with a central heating system shall be installed by an OCILB licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor duly registered with the department, and shall require a heating and ventilation permit. A prefabricated fireplace or wood or coal-burning stove shall be included in a blanket permit only if included in the original application therefore. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 18; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.67 Environmental comfort system or heat pump system—Permit and fees.

4113.67 - Environmental comfort system or heat pump system—Permit and fees. A. An OCILB licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor duly registered with the department may, at the contractor's option, obtain a permit from the department to install an environmental comfort system or a heat pump system in lieu of obtaining separate heating and refrigeration permits which may be required under C.C. 4113.63 and 4113.69. Such permit shall be a single permit and subject to inspection. Systems exceeding a capacity of five tons shall require separate permits. B. (a) Permit fees shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One environmental comfort system or heat pump system permit fee shall be required for each system installed in a dwelling unit in an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Other Than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in subsection (B)(a)(1) above, one environmental comfort system or heat pump system permit fee shall be required for any environmental comfort or heat pump system not exceeding a capacity of five tons. A separate heating and refrigeration permit and permit fee shall be required in accordance with C.C. 4113.63 and 4113.69 for all other environmental comfort systems or heat pump systems. (b) For the purpose of this section, all heat pumps (including, but not limited to, any refrigeration system designed to control ambient room temperatures by transferring heat) and environmental comfort systems shall include any heating, cooling, refrigeration, humidification, air cleaning, or ventilation device, and all duct outlets and inlets connected to each system. (c) Whenever repair of any environmental comfort system or heat pump system not exceeding a capacity of five tons necessitates replacement of a major component, an OCILB licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor duly registered with the department, may obtain a single environmental comfort system or heat pump system permit. For systems over five tons of capacity a permit shall be required and a fee shall be assessed in accordance with the appropriate heating or refrigeration section (C.C. 4113.63 or 4113.69) in the fee schedule. (d) Permit fees shall be assessed as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 3031-98 § 1; Ord. 1669-01 § 19; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part); Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.69 Refrigeration permit.

4113.69 - Refrigeration permit. A. (1) No person shall construct, install, alter, or repair any refrigeration equipment or system within the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefore in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained and the fee therefore having been paid. A distinction is made between environmental refrigeration and product refrigeration. Environmental refrigeration refers to a system or group of systems which condition air in spaces which are primarily intended for human occupancy. Product refrigeration refers to a specific system which is primarily used for the preservation, storage or sale of products or produce. The fees for environmental and product refrigeration are differentiated in the fee schedule. A permit shall be required for the removal of any refrigeration system containing a Group 2 or Group 3 refrigerant (as defined in ANSI B 9.1). A permit for the installation, alteration, or removal of a refrigeration system containing a Group 3 refrigerant shall not be issued until after complete plans and specifications are approved by the department. A refrigeration permit shall be required for a cooler, freezer or refrigerated building and said permit shall include all special construction required for floors, walls and ceilings. Erection of a cooler or freezer within an existing or new structure shall require only a refrigeration permit and fee, unless its size or construction, or both, is such as shall also require a building permit and fee. Erection of a refrigerated building separate from an existing or new structure shall require a separate building permit and fee in addition to a refrigeration permit and fee. (2) Procedure for Issuing Refrigeration Permits. Prior to the commencement of any installation, alteration, or removal of a refrigeration system for which a permit is required, an application for a permit shall be made. (3) A permit shall be obtained only by an OCILB licensed refrigeration contractor duly registered with the department, or an occupying homeowner. A homeowner shall not install a Group 1 refrigeration system in excess of 60,000 BTU or any system containing a Group 2 or Group 3 refrigerant. Exception: An OCIEB licensed heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor duly registered with the department may obtain an environmental comfort system or heat pump system permit for the installation, replacement, or repair of an environmental comfort system or heat pump system which does not exceed a capacity of five tons in any occupancy or use group. (4) An application for a permit for the installation, alteration, or removal of a refrigeration system of more than 60,000 BTU shall be accompanied by such plans, sketches, and specifications as are required to verify compliance with the Building Code. (5) Exceptions: A refrigeration permit shall not be required for the installation of: (a) A unit system for space cooling up to and including one ton (12,000 BTU) capacity used in a one-, two-, or three-family occupancy. (b) The installation or alteration of a unit system up to and including one ton (12,000 [BTU]) capacity used in all other occupancies. (c) A unit replacement only up to and including one ton (12,000 BTU) in any residential building of an R-2 or R-3 use group not over two stories high, or an R-4 use group. B. (a) Refrigeration permit fees shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One refrigeration permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit in an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Other than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in subsection (B) (a) (1) above, a separate refrigeration permit fee shall be required for each certified address. (b) Repair of an environmental or product refrigeration system which necessitates replacement of a major component part shall require a permit and payment of a fee as prescribed in the fee schedule. For purposes of this subsection, a major component part means a nonhermetically sealed compressor, condenser, receiver, accumulator or evaporator. (c) The minimum refrigeration permit fee shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (d) For all refrigeration permit calculations 12,000 BTU shall be equal to one ton of refrigeration or one horsepower. (e) Refrigeration permit fees for environmental refrigeration systems shall be assessed as prescribed in the fee schedule. A refrigeration system shall include all condensing units, evaporators, and refrigeration accessories. The fee for replacement of a condensing unit shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule and shall include the electrical inspection of the final connection, not to exceed five feet beyond equipment. The permit shall describe devices installed and capacities of each device and the fee shall be based on the total installed BTU per hour per system. (f) A refrigeration permit or a plumbing permit shall be required for each cooling tower and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (g) A refrigeration permit or a plumbing permit shall be required for each evaporative cooler and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (h) A refrigeration permit shall be required for each installation of product refrigeration and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (i) A refrigeration permit shall be required for each installation of a product refrigeration system and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. A refrigeration system shall include all condensing units, evaporators, and refrigeration accessories. The permit shall describe devices installed and capacities of each device and the fee shall be based on the total installed BTU per hour. One evaporator shall be included with each condensing unit listed as a device on the permit schedule. A fee shall be charged for each additional evaporator listed on the same permit. A heat reclamation coil in conjunction with a refrigeration system shall be assessed a fee. (j) A refrigeration permit and fee is required for: 1. Alteration of an environmental or product refrigeration system. 2. Repair of a nonresidential environmental or product refrigeration system. (k) A refrigeration permit shall be required for a solar refrigeration system and said permit shall be based on 400 BTU per square foot of solar panel assessed according to the refrigeration schedule in the fee schedule. (l) Wall insert heating and cooling units which are factory built and utilize a slide-in installation are considered part of a total environmental heating and cooling system. (Ord. 3031-98 § 2; Ord. 1669-01 § 20; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.71 Steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit.

4113.71 - Steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit. A. (1) No person shall construct, install, alter or repair any steam and hot water heating (hydronics) equipment in or about any building in the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefore in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefore and the fee having been paid. (2) A permit shall be obtained only by an OCILB licensed hydronics (steam and hot water heating) contractor, duly registered with the department, or an occupying homeowner. B. (a) Steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permits shall be required as follows and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit or separate system, whichever is fewer, for each residential building of an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Other than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in subsection (B)(a)(1) above, a separate steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit fee shall be required for each certified address. (b) Minimum Fee. For any steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit the minimum fee shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. Whenever modification of a steam or hot water boiler necessitates revision of the safety control sequence a minimum permit fee as prescribed in the fee schedule shall be paid. (c) The steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit fee for a new or replacement boiler connected to a system shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (d) The steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit fee for a heating fixture or device to be attached to a steam or hot water boiler shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (e) The steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit fee for a heating fixture or device described in subsection (B)(d) above shall include, but is not limited to, the following: air handling unit; baseboard radiation (each ten ft. or section less than ten ft.); cabinet heater; unit heater; ceiling radiator; hot water coil in boiler (domestic); pressing machine; radiant heat (300 sq. ft. or fraction thereof); snow melting oven (300 sq. ft. or larger); water or steam coil. (f) A steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit shall be required for a gas or oil domestic or commercial conversion burner on a boiler and the fee for said permit shall be according to the BTU per hour input as prescribed in the new or replacement boiler schedule of the fee schedule. (g) A steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit shall be required for a dual-fuel burner where equipment is or has been existing on a boiler but was installed and fired with one fuel on the original permit. This permit shall be for installation and firing with the standby or second fuel and the fee for said permit shall be as prescribed in the new or replacement boiler schedule of the fee schedule. (h) The steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit fee for a boiler with variable input burners shall be determined according to the maximum input. (i) A steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit shall be required for a stoker and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (j) A steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit shall be required for a retrofit automatic flue damper on a boiler and the fee therefore shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (k) A steam and hot water heating (hydronics) permit shall be required for a solar panel or system connected to a hot water heating system and the fee therefore shall be based upon BTU's at 400 BTU per square feet of solar panel and shall be as prescribed in the new or replacement boiler schedule of the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 21; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.73 Electrical permit.

4113.73 - Electrical permit. A. (1) No person shall construct, install, alter or repair any electrical equipment in or about any building in the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefor and the fee having been paid. (2) A permit shall be obtained only by an OCIEB licensed electrical contractor duly registered with the department or any occupying homeowner. A permit for the installation of a low voltage fire alarm system shall be obtained by an Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Licensing and Certification certified fire alarm and detection equipment company duly registered with the department. (3) Exceptions: No permit shall be required for repairing flush and snap switches, replacing fuses, changing lamp sockets and receptacles, taping bare joints, repairing drop cords, repairing electrical portions of an appliance, or installing battery-powered detectors and/or alarm systems or for the use of manufactured electrical assemblies listed and labeled by a recognized testing agency for all lighting and power needs in a properly registered temporary tent event. No permit shall be required for the installation of a low-voltage, stand alone, home security or intrusion system in a one-, two- or three-family detached dwelling and is not part of a fire alarm system. All line voltage connections of a low voltage system shall be made by an OCIEB licensed electrical contractor duly registered with the department and shall require an electrical permit. B. (a) An electrical permit fee shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One electrical permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit in an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Detached Garage. One electrical permit fee shall be required for each detached garage except that a permit for electrical work in a one-, two- or three-family dwelling shall also cover electrical work in the detached garage accessory to such dwelling. (3) Other Than Residential Dwelling Units. A separate electrical permit fee for all other buildings not included above shall be required for each certified address. (b) The minimum fee for an electrical permit shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (c) Electrical permit fees shall be assessed according to the fee schedule. (d) Electric Heating. The electrical permit fee for baseboard or radiant panel heating shall be based on the total wattage for each room being figured as a device and assessed according to wattage as prescribed in the fee schedule. The electrical permit fee for a unit heater, infrared heater, electric heater or electric cabinet heater without ductwork shall be according to wattage as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 22; Ord. 0184-04 § 2.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.75 Fire protection system.

4113.75 - Fire protection system. A. No person shall construct, install, alter or repair any fire protection system or fire suppression system in any building within the city without first obtaining a permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule; nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a permit having been first obtained therefor and the fee having been paid Upon proper application therefor, a fire protection permit for a fire alarm and detection equipment and/or fire protection system shall only be issued to an Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Licensing and Certification certified company that is duly registered with the department. Exception: A fire protection permit may be issued to a person not certified by the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshall Bureau of Licensing and Certification. However, such person shall not be engaged in the business of servicing testing, repairing, or installing fire protection or fire fighting equipment for profit as stipulated in Section 1301:7-7-09 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). B. (a) Fire protection system permits shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. Unless covered under a blanket residential permit issued under C.C. 4113.41 or an electrical permit issued under C.C. 4113.73, one fire protection system permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit of an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. Exemption: Except as required by C.C. 4113.75(B)(c), a low-voltage fire detection and alarm system installed in a residential building of an R-4 use group shall be exempt from the provisions of this section A battery-powered, automatic, household, fire-warning device in a residential building of an R-4 use group shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. (2) Other Than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in subsection (B)(a)(1) above a separate fire protection system permit fee shall be required for each certified address. (b) The minimum fee for a fire protection system permit shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (c) Fire Protection Permit—Fire Detection and Alarm System. (1) A fire protection permit shall be required for a fire detection and alarm system as follows Fire detection and alarm systems include both line voltage (over 49 volts) and low voltage (49 volts or less) systems. The fee calculation shall be based on a charge for each unit of the system, including but not limited to, outlets, detectors, alarms, horns, audible signaling appliances, loudspeakers and manual fire alarm boxes, or a minimum fee, whichever is greater. Only a licensed electrical contractor shall be issued a permit to install a line voltage system. All line voltage connections of a low voltage system shall be by an OCIEB licensed electrical contractor duly registered with the department, and shall require an electrical permit. (2) The fire protection permit fee for a fire detection and alarm system shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule (d) Fire Protection Permit—Automatic Fire Suppression System. (1) A fire protection permit shall be required for an automatic fire suppression system and the fee therefor shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. No permit or fee shall be required for a portable fire extinguisher. (2) Fire protection permit fees for automatic fire suppression systems shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. Miscellaneous Permits and Fees Required (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 23; Ord. No. 1443-2009, § 7, 11-16-2009)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.77 Moving permits.

4113.77 - Moving permits. (1) No person shall move any building or structure over eight feet wide and over 1,000 cubic feet in area, without applying for and obtaining a permit from the building official for such purpose and paying the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule. (2) All applications for moving permits shall be accompanied with plans of the building or structure to be moved together with the correct location and character of all other buildings or structures on the lot. (3) The director of public service and/or their designee of the city shall, when any building or structure is proposed to be moved over, along or across any street or public place in the city, designate the streets or other public places to be used in the moving of such building or structure together with the time which such building or structure may remain upon the street or other public place and it shall be unlawful for any person to take a different route other than the one designated in such permit, or to allow a building or structure to remain in the streets or public places a longer time than so designated. The permit issued by the director of public service and/or their designee for the use of such streets and public places and the time it is allowed thereon shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the director. (4) Before moving any building or structure upon a street or public place, such licensee shall notify the chief of the division of fire to that effect and such licensee shall daily report to the chief of the division of fire the location of the building or structure, until moved to its new location. (5) No permit shall be granted for the moving of any building or structure, which has from any cause deteriorated more than 50 percent of its original strength or value across or along any public street, avenue or alley, or from one location to another within the city. (6) No permit shall be granted for the moving of any building or structure to a location where it would be in violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code relating to its erection, location and occupancy of buildings or structures. (7) In case a permit is required from both the building official and the director of public service and/or their designee, such permit shall not be valid and in force until obtained from both departments and until all other preliminary requirements of this Building Code and department rules pertaining to house moving and occupancy of public property are complied with. (8) No building or structure shall be permitted to be or remain in any street or alley, or part thereof, from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise unless the licensee moving such building shall adequately warn all persons using such street or alley of the obstruction so existing in such highway by the proper placing of an adequate number of red lights in such position as will reasonably serve such purpose. (9) It shall be the duty of the director of public service and/or their designee to enforce all the provisions of this chapter relating to the moving of any building or structure along or across any street or public place and it shall be the duty of the building official to enforce the remaining provisions thereof. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1909-01 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009; Ord. No. 0455-2010, § 112, 4-5-2010)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.79 Demolition permit.

4113.79 - Demolition permit. (A) A demolition permit shall be issued only to a demolition contractor duly registered with the department pursuant to a proper application accompanied by a notarized statement of the owner of the subject property that said department-registered demolition contractor is agent for such demolition. The work covered by such permit shall commence within 14 calendar days after the issuance of the permit in a residential area and three calendar months, in a nonresidential area. The demolition permit in a residential area shall be valid for a period of three calendar months renewable for no more than two additional three calendar month periods; a demolition permit in a nonresidential area shall be valid for a period of six calendar months renewable for no more than a six calendar month period. Renewals may be granted by the director, or designee, upon written request and for good cause shown including, but not limited to, a strike, an act of God or other unavoidable circumstance. Exception: For the purposes of the environmental blight abatement program a demolition permit shall be issued to the director, or designee, for removal of an uninhabitable, blighting, single-story, accessory structure such as a garage or shed or similar building pursuant to a proper application. Exception: A demolition permit shall be issued to an occupying homeowner pursuant to a proper application, provided that all work thereunder shall be: (1) done with the homeowner's hands; (2) in conformity with this code; and (3) limited to an uninhabitable, single-story, accessory structure such as a garage or shed only for a single-family residence occupied by no one except the occupying homeowner and family. (B) A certificate of appropriateness is required prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for any listed property served by the historic resources commission, or any property located in an area served by an architectural review commission as set out in Title 31, C.C. A certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of approval is required prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for any property located within the Downtown District, 3359 C.C., or the East Franklinton District, 3323 C.C. (C) In a residential area, a demolition permit shall not be issued unless a written release is obtained from each utility having one or more service connections within the building, including but not limited to gas, electric, water and sewer, stating that such respective service connection and appurtenant equipment: (1) has been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner; or (2) will be removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner at the appropriate time in the event certain utilities are required for demolition procedures. In a nonresidential area, such written release shall be required from each utility not required by the department-registered demolition contractor; a certificate shall be required from any other utility stating that it will follow through and shut off service at the appropriate time. (D) If any discrepancies are found in the application the director, or designee, may order an inspection prior to the issuance of a permit. The director, or designee, may order an inspection at any time during the demolition to assure that all required procedures are being followed and that the site is not being used for salvage operations without a proper salvage yard permit, in violation of Chapter 3392 C.C. (E) The historic resources commission or an architectural review commission, as set out in Title 31, C.C., shall have up to 60 calendar days after the application required by C.C. 3116.06 is received by the commission in which to provide the owner with written denial or a certificate of appropriateness for a demolition permit for property within its jurisdiction. Additional time for appeal may be required. Such permit shall be issued only upon the receipt of a certificate of appropriateness. An area commission as set out in Chapter 3111, C.C., or its designee as per the appropriate bylaws shall have 60 calendar days in which to make a recommendation regarding an application for a demolition permit for property within its jurisdiction. Such permit will not be issued prior to the appropriate body's response or expiration of said review period whichever occurs first. (F) No less than 48 hours prior to commencement of demolition, the site shall be posted in a manner prescribed by the director, but in no case shall this notice be less than 11 inches by 17 inches in size and consisting of a brightly colored background with the time, place and manner of the demolition listed. (G) Advance written notification, as attested to on the permit application form, shall be made by the department-registered demolition contractor as agent for, and on behalf of, the owner of the building to be demolished no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled commencement of the demolition to the following: (1) All the owners of properties within 125 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject parcel or parcels; and (2) The Director. (H) Demolition work in residential areas shall proceed only on weekdays, Monday through Friday, and only between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The director, or designee, is authorized to extend such days and/or hours only upon demonstration of unreasonable hardship or impracticability. In a nonresidential area, the hours of work will be approved by the director, or designee, and will be governed by location other than residential, traffic and surrounding environment. For the purpose of this section, apartment hotels, hotels and motels shall be included in the term "residential area." (I) For all structures other than a one-, two-, or three-family dwellings or associated accessory structure, a demolition permit may be issued only after affidavits have been submitted by the applicant and placed on file with the director attesting to that 25 percent, either by weight or by volume, of the resultant demolition debris shall be recycled. Waste that would be considered a hazardous material shall be excluded in from such percentage. Final inspections shall only be approved after the department receives and approves a final analysis showing compliance with this section. Appeals to this requirement shall be heard by the building commission. A licensed disposal or transfer facility shall be used for all non-recycled waste and a final analysis shall be provided prior to the final approval of the demolition permit indicated the percentage of recycling achieved and method and materials used. This provision shall not apply to emergency demolitions as required under this building code. (J) The entire demolition authorized under the provisions of this section shall comply in all aspects of the demolition standards as set out in C.C. 4123.23. The holder of the demolition permit shall obtain from the Department a final inspection and approval upon completion of the demolition. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part); Ord. 1272-01 § 1 (part); Ord. 1669-01 § 24; Ord. 2022-2006 § 1; Ord. 1195-2008 § 1; Ord. No. 1508-2013, § 7, 7-22-2013.)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.81 Fees—Sign permits.

4113.81 - Fees—Sign permits. Sign permit fees shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (Ord. 1483-97 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 4113.85 Gas piping permit for fuel gas.

4113.85 - Gas piping permit for fuel gas. (A) No person shall construct, install, or alter any fuel gas piping within the city without first obtaining a gas piping permit from the department to do such work and paying the fee prescribed therefor in the fee schedule. Nor shall the owner or person having charge of any property within the city cause or allow any such work to be done on such premises without a gas piping permit having been first obtained therefor and the fee having been paid. Exception: A gas-piping permit is not required for the following: (1) Repair work of any type that is made to an existing fuel gas piping system in order to restore the original integrity of the existing fuel gas piping system not exceeding 25 percent of the original linear feet of the fuel gas piping as determined by the chief building official or designee. (2) A reconnection of a fuel gas-burning appliance for which a permit has been obtained in accordance with Columbus Building Code Chapter 4113, inspected in conformity with Columbus Building Code Chapter 4115, and installed in compliance to the requirements of Columbus Building Code Chapter 4125 or 4127 as applicable. (B) Fuel gas pipng is a piping system that connects natural gas, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or a mixture of these gases, from a source of supply to a fuel gas-burning appliance(s) and/or gas outlet(s) for future use. (C) The issuance of a gas piping permit for any fuel gas piping installation shall be in accordance with C.C. 4113.57, and limited to the following applicants: (1) A contractor duly licensed by the department in any of the following trades; a plumbing contractor, a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor, a refrigeration contractor, or a hydronics (steam and hot water) contractor; or, (2) The occupying homeowner of a single-family detached residence. (D) Gas piping permit fees shall be required as follows: (1) Residential Dwelling Units. One gas piping permit fee shall be required for each dwelling unit of an R-2, R-3 or R-4 use group. (2) Other Than Residential Dwelling Units. For all other buildings not included in (D)(1) above, a separate gas piping permit and fee shall be required for each building or structure. (E) The minimum gas piping permit fee shall be as prescribed in the fee schedule. (F) Gas piping permit fees shall be assessed according to the fee schedule. (Ord. 1231-01 § 1.)

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