Building

The Ashtabula County Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of Ohio Building Codes for residential and commercial construction in Ashtabula County. These building codes provide the department’s staff with guidelines to help ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors in their jurisdiction. Certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, the Ashtabula County Building Department provides professional consultation with prospective builders and developers, plan review services, inspections, and distribution of code information. We strive to provide effective and consistent code enforcement with a strong emphasis on quality customer service.

Helpful Documents

  1. Commercial Building Application
  2. Commercial Submittal Packet
  3. Residential Building Application
  4. Residential Submittal Packet
  5. Fees - Commercial and Residential
  6. Cell Tower Antenna Co-Locate Submittal Requirements
  7. 2018 Contractor Registration Form
  8. 2018 Contractor Registration Memo
  1. ACBD Demolition Application
  2. ACBD Demolition Procedures
  3. ACBD Meter Reset Procedure
  4. Electric Service Application
  5. Residential Temporary Service Submittal Packet
  6. Residential Overhead Service Submittal Packet
  7. Residential Underground Service Submittal Packet
  8. ACBD Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
                                                        NOTICE:
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​FOR ALL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS A PARTIAL PERMIT FEE WILL BE DUE WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION. PLEASE CONTACT LAURA THOMPSON AT 440-576-1405 TO INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR REQUIRED FEE AMOUNT.
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STARTING SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - ALL ELECTRICAL APPLICATION REVIEWS AND ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS REQUESTED WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.