OverviewThe Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Building, Exterior Property Maintenance, and Zoning Codes with regard to the construction, renovation, repa

OverviewThe Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Building, Exterior Property Maintenance, and Zoning Codes with regard to the construction, renovation, repair, maintenance, and occupancy of all buildings and structures in the City of Fairview Park.The Building Department issues plan approvals/permits to perform work on buildings and structures, maintains housing records, registers contractors working in our city, conducts inspections, and issues occupancy permits for new structures, new businesses, relocations, or changes of tenancy. Fairview Park's building inspectors are licensed State of Ohio residential and commercial inspectors.Building Plan Approvals & PermitsBuilding plan approvals/permits must be obtained from the Building Department for all residential and commercial construction, renovation, alteration, and demolition projects. A permit is your formal permission to begin work and entitles the permit holder to all required inspections. Inspections help assure property owners that work is done properly and in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Permits are to be obtained by the individual performing the work, and all fees must be paid prior to the start of work.A list of applications and forms are available for your convenience. Contact the Building Department at 440-356-4405 or email Eileen Estergall if you are uncertain which application needs to be completed for the work you are undertaking.