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The Building Inspection Division administers several codes that provide the citizens of Middletown the minimum standards for the construction of safe buildings and promote the quality of life, health, and welfare. Among these codes are building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical code. The Building code sets the minimum safety standards for all aspects of building construction, structural, fire, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Building codes provide local government with a way to guard the public's personal safety. Permits and inspections are necessary to verify that code standards are met. Codes apply whether a professional contractor or a "do-it-yourselfer" does the work. Permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, and remodeling, including swimming pools, decks, and sheds. The OBOA Code regulates the construction of one-, two-, and three-family residential dwellings and accessory buildings. All other types of buildings are regulated by the Ohio Basic Building Code. When the work is complete, the inspector approves the final project and issues a certificate of occupancy. This certificate formally marks the completion of the project and changes the project from a construction site to the use for which the permit was issued. The Building Inspection Division is also required to license all contractors who install, replace, or alter electric, heating, air conditioning, plumbing systems, and sewer taps. Anyone who needs to hire the services of a contractor can obtain a list of license holders from the Building Inspection office. Building Inspection Division encourages anyone who is contemplating to undertake a building project to contact them about the code requirements and numbers of sets of plans for submittal. Please contact the Building Inspection Division for more information. |