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PLANS & PERMITS CENTER
1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH  44310
Telephone: 330-375-2010  Fax: 330-375-2102
Beginning February 1, 2009 the City of Akron Building Inspection division will be transferred to the Summit County Department of Building Standards.  The new location is 1030 E. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44310.   The phone number is 330-630-7280.  Here is a link to their website:   http://www.co.summit.oh.us/executive/bldgstds.htm

The Summit County Department of Building Standards will assume all roles of building inspection, electrical inspection, HVAC inspection, plumbing inspection, plan review, permit writing, application for building trades and all other functions previously performed by the City of Akron for projects inside the city limits. 

PLANS.jpg (17825 bytes)The City of Akron will have a staff member at that location and will continue to handle the following:  the registration of pit bulls, the issuance of sanitary/storm sewer permits, grading/paving permits, sidewalk/curb cut permits, street occupancy permits, valet parking permits, sidewalk café permits, and amusement ride permits.  Also, we will continue to issue licenses for sewer builders and conduct plan review for the Health Department and for right-of-ways.   This staff member may be reached at 330-375-2010.

bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Contact Us
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Akron's Building Code Ordinance can be found here: ordlink.com
See chapters 153 & 190 - 199 for Building/Zoning Code provisions.
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (7k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Condensed Specifications for Concrete Sidewalk
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) CONSTRUCTION NOTES – Work in the Right-of-Way
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Permits Required
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Plan Exam Fees (28k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Permit Fees new
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Submittal Requirements for Commercial Project Review
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Standard Construction Drawings
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Regulations for Construction and Special Activities in Street Rights-Of-Way

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bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Akron Area Utilities EMERGENCY CONTACTS (7k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Application For Sewer Builder Registration (54k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Ohio E-Codes
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Contractor Sub List (8k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Contractor Sub List Instructions (16k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Sample Site Plan   (69k pdf)
Residential Garage Construction
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) Sewer Maintenance Fact Sheet (10k pdf)
bd14525_.gif (882 bytes) State of Ohio Vehicle Maximum Legal Dimensions/Weight (8k pdf)
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