To
schedule an inspection,
Please call 440-526-2630
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The
Building Department is located in the lower level of City Hall at 9069
Brecksville Road.
The department can be contacted from
8:30 am to 4:30 pm,
Monday through Friday.
Phone: 440-526-2630
Fax: 440-526-6322
Scott
Packard, Building Commissioner
spackard@brecksville.oh.us
Building
Department Staff |
2010
Planning
Commission Meetings
Planning
Commission Action Request Form
2010
Board of Zoning
Appeals Meetings
Applications
must be filled out at Building Department
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Permits
are Required
Even
small jobs require a permit such as replacement of a roof, the installation
of a swimming pool, the construction of storage sheds and decks, replacement
of hot water tanks or windows. The City's Building Inspector will conduct
an inspection to ensure proper installation. Contact the Building Department
at least 2 weeks prior to the anticipated construction of any structure
for requirements and procedures.
10
Day Permit Wait Period
Certain permits such as additions, sunrooms, decks, pools, hot tubs, fences,
sheds, garages, landscape features, and retaining walls require a 10 day
waiting period prior to the issuance of a permit and work can start. The
permit application sign must be posted on the property, within 25 feet
of the street for 10 days. |
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Building
codes and ordinances set minimum safety standards for all aspects
of building construction - structural, fire, plumbing, electrical
and mechanical systems. Codes impact architects, engineers, contractors,
subcontractors, plumbers, electricians, manufacturers, distributors
of building materials and the occupant of the building.
Inspections at various stages verify that the structure complies
with the established code. Before you can move into a new home,
office or factory, a minimum of 10 inspections have been conducted.
For do-it-yourselfers, we recommend calling the Brecksville Building
Department, (440) 526-2630 before beginning any building project
for information about what type of permits and inspections may be
required.
A system of fees, such as building permits, defray the cost of administrating
and enforcing building codes. Generally, the fees are less than
1% of the overall cost of the building project.
That is a small price to pay for safety. Building codes provide
safeguards. Although no code can eliminate all risk, our codes and
inspection process reduce risk.
Effective
Codes
(as of 1/1/2009 including supplements)
2006 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO)
2006 International Property Maintenance
Code (IPMC)
2007 Ohio Building Code (OBC)
2007 Ohio Mechanical Code (OMC)
2007 Ohio Plumbing Code(OPC)
2008 National Electrical Code (NEC)
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Temporary
Pools |
Temporary
pools 18 inches or greater do require a permit and inspections.
The pool must be at least 10 feet off of the side and rear property
lines and properly connected to the electrical system per the National
Electrical Code. |
Links
of Interest |
Board
of Building Standards
Ohio
Codes Online
ADA Standards for
Accessible Design
Better
Business Bureau
Habitat for Humanity Restore Program
2010 ReStore Release
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Upkeep
of Your Property
Brecksville's ordinances require that property be well
maintained including grass, shrubs, fences, and sheds. Vehicles for sale
by owner must be positioned on a hard surface and located outside of the
right-of-way.
BOATS, TRAILERS, RV, ETC. must be stored in the REAR
MOST portion of the lot, at least 10 feet from the side and rear lot line
and screened from public view.
INOPERABLE and/or UNLICENSED VEHICLES are not permitted to be stored in the open. |
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SAFETY
CHECKS
Periodic safety checks should be performed
throughout your property.
• Furnace and Air Conditioners
• Hot Water Tanks
• Smoke Detectors (every 6 months)
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Fireplaces, Wood Burners and Chimneys
• Dryer Vents
• Decks, Railings and Stairs
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