About Plan Reviews, Permits & Inspections

Within this section, you'll find information and forms related to plan review, permits and inspections. Many permits first require a submission of plans and plan approval prior to the issuance of a permit. Permits grant permission to begin work on a specific project in accordance with the documented scope of work. As the project progresses, our department validates and ensures compliance with the plans and building codes during the inspection process.

Additional information regarding plan review, permits and inspections can be found in each specific area below.

 

Contact

Building and Zoning Services
111 North Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 645-7433

Additional Contacts(PDF, 146KB)

Directions to Our Office

Parking Map for BZS(PDF, 290KB)

Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Please note that the Zoning Review room will be closed the second Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am - 10:30 am for staff training.

Related Links

Citizen Access Portal

Columbus City Code

Citizen Access

Industry Communications

Licensed Contractors Listing(PDF, 527KB)

Purchasing Inspection Trips(PDF, 591KB)

Fire Protection Impairment Form

Ohio Building Standards (BBS)

Ohio Building Code

Recognized Accreditation Bodies

Accreditation Bodies & Evaluation Services

International Energy Code

Online Zoning Map

Ohio Residential Code(PDF, 15MB)

Afterhour Online Inspection Request

Franklin County Auditor

Delaware County Auditor

Fairfield County Auditor

BZS Fee Schedule(PDF, 588KB)

2023 Observed Holidays

Monday, January 2
New Year's Day (Observed)

Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Jr Day

Monday, February 20
Presidents’ Day

Monday, May 29
Memorial Day

Monday, June 19
Juneteenth (Observed)

Tuesday, July 4
Independence Day

Monday, September 4
Labor Day

Friday, November 10
Veterans Day (Observed)

Thursday, November 23
Thanksgiving Day

Monday, December 25
Christmas Day

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