Inspects residential and commercial buildings under construction in unincorporated areas within Summit County.

Performs building inspections and issues building permits for new construction and alterations, handles issues concerning abandoned buildings and building condemnation/demolition, and responds to complaints about possible building code violations.

Issues building permits that authorize the construction of new buildings, garages, fences and other structures. Inspects homes and other buildings to ensure that building codes and standards are met. Handles complaints about possible building code violations.

Provide residential code enforcement within the City of Dayton, including the Nuisance Abatement Program. Also provide information about violation disclosure process, which is online at go.cityofdayton.org/disclosure

Provides the opportunity for eligible individuals to work out a plan to correct building violations that have gone to housing court.

Provides an exterior inspection of all single, double residential, and apartment properties within the city limits. Identifies code violations and establishes a time frame for necessary repairs.

Has exclusive jurisdiction over criminal and civil actions to enforce building, housing, health, or safety codes applicable to premises intended for use as a place of human habitation.

Provides a systematic exterior inspection of all residential properties within the city. Reports violations to the homeowner and establishes a time line for necessary repairs.

Provides inspection and code enforcement of: plumbing, water, and sewer service; sewage; schools; water wells; camps; recreational areas; swimming pools; groceries; food services; trailer parks; and solid waste disposal. Also provides planning for land use with soil surveys and layouts; rabies control; and nuisance abatement.

Maintains land records and provides construction permits and demolition services for the township. Offers inspections of construction projects to assure compliance with zoning laws and adopted building codes. Takes reports of possible building code violations.

Responsible for the control and extinction of fires in urban or wilderness areas; the inspection of buildings and hillside property to ensure potential fire hazards; and the maintenance of equipment and trained firefighters necessary for a quick and efficient response to fires when they occur.

Provide residential code enforcement within the City of Dayton, including the Nuisance Abatement Program. Also provide information about violation disclosure process, which is online at go.cityofdayton.org/disclosure

Conducts building, electrical, housing, zoning and various other types of inspections of structures within the City of North Ridgeville. Registers specialty permits to all contractors and general public applying to develop within the City of North Ridgeville including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.

Any person who operates or intends to operate a public pool or spa or beach in the Knox County General Health District needs to apply to the Knox County Health Department prior to opening of the site and annually once the operation has been licensed. Public swimming pools and spas are licensed from June 1st until May 31st of each year. Applications are sent out in late March and need to be postmarked or received by Knox County Health Department by May 1st. Any application not postmarked or received by May 1st is subject to a late fee of 25% of the applicable fee.

Oversees the design, construction, and operation of household sewage disposal systems for one, two, or three family dwellings and commercial on-site systems with daily flows up to 1000 gallons. Issues sewer treatment system alternation, replacement, and installation. Rule and regulations have changed, call for current information.

Issues building permits and performs building inspections for new construction or alterations in the City of Parma.

Issues permits which authorizes new construction or major alterations or expansions of existing buildings that affect the structural integrity of the building or the public safety.

Responsible for the control and extinction of fires in urban or wilderness areas; the inspection of buildings and hillside property to ensure potential fire hazards; and the maintenance of equipment and trained firefighters necessary for a quick and efficient response to fires when they occur. Also provides 24 hour emergency medical services. All firefighters are cross-trained as paramedics.

Provides an exterior inspection of all residential properties in the City of Lyndhurst every nine years. Reports violations to the homeowner and establishes a timeline for necessary repairs.

Responsible for the control and extinction of fires in urban or wilderness areas; the inspection of buildings and hillside property to ensure potential fire hazards; and the maintenance of equipment and trained firefighters necessary for a quick and efficient response to fires when they occur.

Provides supervision of construction activities, building applications, building and mechanical permits, registration of contractors, compliance with Ohio Building Code, International Residential Code, and Westlake Zoning Code.

Administers the Licking County subdivision regulation, reviews and updates zoning resolutions and maps for townships and municipalities, assists in the evaluation of land annexations, and provides long-range planning for townships and villages. The office also administers the flood plain regulations, soil erosion & stormwater regulations, and access management regulations.

Administers and inspects new plumbing installations and alterations in residential and commercial buildings for compliance with the state plumbing code.