Building Department What is a Building Permit? A Building Permit is a license that grants legal permission to start construction of a building project. Building codes also allow Code Officials to protect the public safety and welfare. What projects need Building Permits? The following is a list of common projects needing a Building Permit: Storage Shed Gazebo Fence Swimming Pools Basement Finish Fireplace Sidewalk Replacement Hot Tub Furnace Replacement Deck Patios Patio Enclosures Room Additions Screened Porches Garage Satellite Dish Driveways New Home Construction Garages Any Structural Alteration or Addition, Interior or Exterior - Residential or Commercial Fire Restoration Storm or Tornado Restoration Plumbing Electrical Work Hot Water Tank Replacement & all types of alterations and remodeling. This list may not include all projects needing permits. Before starting any project, please, contact the Building Department to find out whether a permit is required for your project. Building Permit Fees: Below is a list of the Permit fees for the most common projects. Fees are subject to change, please call (614) 334-2435 for current costs on any project you think will have a permit fee. Deck w/o roof structure: No Charge Storage Building: $5.00 < 140 sq. ft. Fence: $5.00 Basement finish: Based on Square Footage Garage: Based on Square Footage Patios: With concrete and no roof: No Charge All others: square footage cost Patio Enclosures: Based on Square Footage How do I obtain a Building Permit? The City of Hilliard requires the following information to be submitted: Please submit (3) copies of the following: Site Plan -This is a drawing which shows your property with existing structures, easements, lot dimensions, setbacks, and any floor plan information. Please draw to scale proposed project on this drawing showing dimensions and distance to property lines. The site plan is A.K.A. The Surveyors Plot Plan. It should be in your closing papers. If you are unable to locate your copy, you must obtain one through the Franklin County Map Room. You must request the copy in person at 373 South High Street (20th floor). Call 614-462-4663 with questions. Construction Drawings - These drawings will show how your project will be constructed. Most drawings submitted can be drawn by you or your contractor. Items that need to be included on your construction drawings are as follows: Foundation plan Floor plan Wall sections Building elevations Floor framing plans Roof framing plans Electrical plans Heating plans Plumbing plans For more detailed information about what is required to be on construction drawings contact the Building Department. (614) 334-2435 How long will it take to approve my permit? Most projects take 3-4 weeks for plan and zoning review. Some projects however may take less time and the permit application will indicate. Once reviewed and approved you will be contacted to pick-up your plans, at this time you will be required to pay all fees associated with your project. What Inspections do I need for my project? Each project is unique and requires various types of inspections. When you come in to pick-up your permit we will advise you of required inspections. What if I hire a contractor to do my project? Every person who works as a contractor, in the City of Hilliard, must be licensed with the Building Department. To receive a list of the licensed contractors call the Building Department. What if I want to do the work myself? Homeowners may, on their own home, complete any part of their project themselves. However, you will be required to sign a Homeowner Affidavit. This affidavit states that you are doing the work yourself and you are responsible for obtaining all permits and will build to all applicable city codes. Who do I call to have the utilities marked in my yard? The Ohio Revised Code states that you are responsible for calling the Ohio Utilities Protections Service a minimum of 48 hours, but not more that 10 days, before digging. The Ohio Utilities Protection Services is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week-weekends and holidays also included!! We have a link to their website below. We have just been told that by the end of this year you will be able to send this information by online internet registration from their website!! Ohio Utilities Protections Service 1-800-362-2764 More information is online at: www.oups.org What is the purpose and intention of the National Electrical Code? The very first article of the National Electrical Code states: "The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity." Also found in the first article "This Code is not intended as a design specification nor an instruction manual for untrained persons." If I am an untrained person needing electrical work done on my home, what are my safe choices? Hire a qualified professional or Study a good "How To" electrical book before beginning the work. What are the biggest mistakes I can make? Do the work yourself without knowing what you are doing. Hire, barter or accept a favor from an unqualified person to do the work for you. You could be paying someone to install an electrical hazard in the very same building that you live in! What needs an electrical permit? Any new circuit or extension of an existing circuit, including kitchen, bath, basement remodeling, swimming pools, hot tubs, ceiling fans, and service updates. How can I ensure the safety of all electrical installations? Always obtain a permit so the work can be inspected. Electrical permits for most projects are only $40.00, "This is the cheapest insurance you can buy." PLEASE REMEMBER; "The most dangerous wiring is the wiring that has never been looked at by a State Certified Electrical Inspector."

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