Preventative Education Inspection.
Columbus City Codes § 4515.07
in effect4515.07 - Preventative Education Inspection.
A. Every three (3) years, all registered Residential Rental Properties shall be subject to a Preventative Education Inspection ("PEI") by the Department. The purpose of the PEI is to proactively identify potential areas of concern with respect to the housing, zoning, building, fire, or health codes and educate the Owner and Local Operator as to the best practices for compliance.
B. During the Preventative Education Inspection, the Owner or Local Operator shall facilitate the Department's access to the exterior of the property, common areas, (including interior corridors, hallways, and lobbies), and any areas that include shared mechanical systems (including boilers, central furnaces, shared hot water systems, heat sources, electrical panels, fire alarm panels, fire suppression pumps).
C. The Preventative Education Inspection shall not include interior inspections of individual dwelling units, unless:
1. Requested by the tenant of the unit; or
2. Requested by the Owner or Local Operator.
(Ord. No. 0923-2026, § 1, 4-20-2026)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT45HOCO_CH4515REREREPR_4515.07PREDINFetched: 10/27/2026