What building codes do you enforce?
The 2024 Ohio Building Code is now in effect. Applications for commercial permits submitted after 3/1/2024 and residential permits submitted after 4/15/2024 must comply with the updated code.
The 2024 Ohio Building Code is now in effect. Applications for commercial permits submitted after 3/1/2024 and residential permits submitted after 4/15/2024 must comply with the updated code.
Building permits and inspections basically protect the consumer from unscrupulous contractors who may not build to the codes. They also help the do-it-yourself homeowner, who may not have a working knowledge of building codes, ensure that their building projects are completed safely and in accordance with current building codes.
A permit is required for the erection, repair, alteration, improvement, and addition of or to any building within the City. Permits are not required for ordinary maintenance or repair, unless the alteration changes the exterior lines or limits of the building, changes the number of living units within the building, or relates to the sanitary … Continued
Yes. Check the zoning requirements for your district to ensure you have an area large enough to provide the required setbacks from the property lines, that you are not exceeding the number of accessory structures allowed, and that you meet safety requirements listed as well.
All plumbing permits are obtained through the Clinton County Health Department located at 111 S. Nelson Avenue. Their phone number is (937) 382-7251.
Building permits and zoning issues outside of the city limits are under the jurisdiction of the Clinton County Building & Zoning Department. They are located at 111 S. Nelson Avenue, and their phone number is (937) 383-2054.
No. The City of Wilmington Building Department became a State of Ohio Certified Building Department in 1991, which enables us to issue commercial building permits and perform all inspections for those permits, except plumbing, which is handled through the Clinton County Health Department.
Manufactured homes must go through a third party for permitting and inspections. Please contact the Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission Website at or by phone at 614-466-4100 for more information. If you are planning on constructing a mobile/manufactured home within the City limits, you will need to contact our office for zoning approval. Manufactured homes must … Continued
The 2024 Ohio Building Code is now in effect. Applications for commercial permits submitted after 3/1/2024 and residential permits submitted after 4/15/2024 must comply with the updated code.
Code books are available for viewing in our office, as well as the Clinton County Law Library and the Public Library. In addition, several of the local building supply businesses have the code books available at the contractor’s desk.