The Building Division issues permits, reviews plans, inspects construction and enforces building regulations. The department consists of the Chief Building Official and Plans Examiner, Building and Heating Inspector, and contract electrical and building inspectors and plans examiners. Plumbing plan review and inspections are performed by Franklin County Board of Health.
Information for Contractors - New Regulations for Roofing Contractors Beginning June 1, 2013
Beginning June 1, 2013, the City of Gahanna Building Division will require permits for reroofing. This change is being made in accordance with the Ohio Board of Building Standards memo regarding roof replacement dated May 16, 2013. The permit fee will be based on the total cost of the reroofing. Contractors should deduct items such as gutter and downspout replacement from their total. Roofing contractors will not be required to be registered with the City of Gahanna until January 1, 2014.
Licensing/Registration
There are regulations concerning contractors doing work under the Ohio Building Code. Please click here for further information.
Requirements for Permit Applications
Building Fees
A fee is charged to recover the City’s administrative costs for enforcement of codes related to building, development, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and zoning applications and processing. Authority to assess such fees is contained within City Code Chapter 148. Click here for the complete list of Building fees.
Building fees can be paid by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.
Decks
A Resource to Deck, Shed and Fence Permits Brochure
- Completed Application
- Two (2) copies of a survey with the location of the deck shown
- Two (2) sets of drawings
Sheds
A Resource to Deck, Shed and Fence Permits Brochure
- Completed Application
- Two (2) copies of a survey with location of shed shown
- Copy of manufacturers brochure or drawing
One, Two, & Three Family New Building, Addition, Alteration, Basement Finish, or Garage
A Resource to Building & Remodeling your Single-Family Home Brochure
- Completed Application (Include a completed BIA form for all new buildings and alterations)
- Two (2) copies of a survey with proposed project shown
- Two (2) sets of drawings
Commercial Industrial or Multi-Family of 4 Units or More
A Resource to Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Construction Brochure
Applications
1, 2 & 3 Family New Dwellings (BIA Form)
1, 2 & 3 Family Dwelling Permit - for additions, alterations, basement finish, re-roofing or new garage
Commercial, Industrial or Multi-Family of 4 or More Units - Building Permit
HVAC Permit
Plumbing Permit
Gas Piping Permit
Electrical Permit - Residential 1, 2 & 3 Family Dwellings
Electrical Permit - Commercial, Industrial or Multi-Family of 4 or More Units
Swimming Pool Permit
Deck Permit
Shed Permit
Links
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Energy Code for Residential Structures
Franklin County Public Health
Franklin County Recorder
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Development Department
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)
Ohio Board of Building Standards (2011 Ohio Building Code and the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio)
Ohio Board of Building Standards (2007 Ohio Building Code and the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio)
Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Ohio Board of Building Appeals
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