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. ACBD Demolition Application
  8. ACBD Demolition Procedures
  1. ACBD Meter Reset Procedure
  2. Electric Service Application
  3. Residential Temporary Service Submittal Packet
  4. Residential Overhead Service Submittal Packet
  5. Residential Underground Service Submittal Packet
  6. ACBD Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
  7. 2019 Contractor Registration Memo and Registration Form

ATTENTION ALL REGISTERED CONTRACTORS

THE 2019 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD. PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE NEW REGISTRATION CRITERIA FOR RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS AS WELL AS THE REFUND POLICY FOR ALL APPLICABLE CONTRACTOR WOULD REGISTERED WITH THE ASHTABULA COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT BETWEEN 2015 - 2018.