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Ashtabula County Building Department
The Ashtabula County Building Department is responsible for administering the state building codes which provide protection for public health and the safety of County Residents and visitors alike. This is accomplished through permitting, plan review, and inspections of buildings and structures. This site has been organized to provide relevant information and resources for your building project.
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT
Contact your Local Zoning for approval for your specific project.
If your project includes plumbing contact the Health Department for approval.
Bring a copy of the Zoning and Plumbing approvals (if applicable) to the Building Department or mail them to: ATTN. Building Department 25 W. Jefferson St. Jefferson, Ohio 44047 include 2 sets of construction documents for residential and 4 sets for non-residential, and a complete application.
Your plans will then go through the Plan Review Process (up to 30 Days).
After the plans are reviewed your plans will be issued an approval or will require more information for the project. (At that time the fees (SEE BELOW) associated with the project are due and shall be paid before the permit will be issued).
PERMIT FEES & REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FORM
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION
Our office is located on the first floor of the Old Court House, 25 W. Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH 44047. All Scheduling should be received in person, or by dialing (440) 576-3737. When scheduling a Residential Inspection, select Option #2. When scheduling a Non-Residential Inspection, select option #3. Voicemail Inspection request will not be accepted. If you are sent to a voicemail, please leave a message and a representative will return your call to set up the required inspection. The following information will be required at that time.
INFORMATION REQUIRED WHEN SCHEDULING AN INSPECTION:
Permit Number or Address Number.
Type of Inspection Requested
Date of required inspection.
On-Site Contact Name and Phone Number for the required inspection.
Verification that up to date APPROVED Construction documents will be available during the required inspection.
Any Special Relevant information (Gate, Door codes, Lead times, Location of Approved Documents…etc.)
INSPECTION HOURS: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Special arrangements will need to be made in advance for inspections outside of these hours.
INSPECTIONS: Inspections will typically be scheduled one business day after the request.
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR ASHTABULA COUNTY
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CURRENT CODES FOR ASHTABULA COUNTY, OHIO
- 2019 RESIDENTIAL CODE OF OHIO (RCO)
- 2017 OHIO BUILDING CODE (NON-RESIDENTIAL) (OBC)
- 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
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FOR CURRENT PLUMBING CODES VISIT
- ASHTABULA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Helpful Documents
- Residential Building Application
- Commercial Building Application
- Certificate of Occupancy Request
- Electric Service Application
- Homeowner Electrical Waiver
- ACBD Demolition Application
- ACBD Demolition Procedures
- Refundable Deposit Form
- Fuel Piping Acceptance Test Certificate
- 2021 Contractor Registration Memo and Registration Form 12.10.20
- Cell Tower Antenna Co-Locate Submittal Requirements
- Public Records Request Form
Contact Us
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Dennis Bowman
Chief Building Official
Email
Building Department
25 W. Jefferson St
Jefferson, OH 44047
Ph: 440-576-3737
Fx: 440-576-3739
Permit Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.Friday8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Inspector's Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Friday8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.