This division registers contractors, plans examinations, and issues permits. It ensures that contractors meet construction standards in residential, commercial, and industrial building repairs and alterations. Contractors and homeowners are encouraged to utilize the permit guide to determine the paperwork needed for projects. Applications can be downloaded from the permit guide page and submitted with payment to City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 505, 44114. In addition, this division issues permits for change of use and the erection or construction of temporary structures for events.
Registration of Contractors Chapter 3107
Contractor Registration Package
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HVAC Contractor Registration Package
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Demolition Contractor Registration Package
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Plumbing Contractor Registration Package
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Electrical Contractor Registration Package
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Sewer Builder Contractor Registration Package
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Special Events Permitting
This guide consists of requirements for change of use and the erection or construction of temporary structures. Permits for change of use only do not require a registered contractor. The erection, installation or alteration of structures, systems, tents, stages, portable power, etc., will require a registered contractor.
CURRENT INDOOR VENUES
If the venue being used is currently an assembly use, catering center, banquet hall or other established use, there will be no additional permits required from Building and Housing, providing:
INDOOR VENUES TEMPORARILY USED FOR ASSEMBLY, BUT NOT ESTABLISHED AS SUCH
When a structure is planned to be used as an assembly venue and it is not currently established as such, a temporary change of use is required. This would include: warehouses, large lobbies, garages, hangars, office spaces, vacant buildings, and other such spaces. Because of the elevated dangers involved with being inside a structure, these uses will require a full Building Code review. The requirements for review are the same as for a construction review. Full site and floor plans are required, showing, but not limited to: dimensions, restroom facilities, egress paths, fire protection, construction type, current and proposed occupancy classifications, and fire separations.
OUTDOOR VENUES
Outdoor venues that are not in the right-of-way fall into two categories: parks and parking lots/vacant lots. Depending upon the category and configuration, a temporary use permit may be required. If needed, use plans will be reviewed for:
Parks
Private and public parks are currently considered “open use” in that they are established for the free movement of people for the enjoyment of the park. They can be used without an additional use permit as long as they are maintained as open use. A use permit from the Department of Building and Housing is required if:
This will include Gateway Plaza and other private plazas and parks. (Tents, stages, and other structures are covered later in the section.)
Parking Lots and Vacant Land Parking Lots
The use of parking lots and vacant land for Assembly Events, Festivals, Rallies, or similar uses will require a temporary use permit.
STREETS AND THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
The use of streets and the public right of way is governed by MOCAP and not the Department of Building and Housing. MOCAP will review and issue the Use Permit and it is submitted to the Division of Assessments and Licenses. However, tents, stages, office trailers, and portable power generators will require permits as outlined below.
Tents
All tents more than 120 square feet require a permit from the Department of Building and Housing. The submission must include:
Stages
Stages will require submission for a building permit. The submission must include: a site plan, floor plan and engineered drawings of the erection details, including light canopies, towers and platforms. Trailer stages will require a permit if they meet any of the requirements below:
Office Trailers
Office trailers that are temporarily installed will require a building permit for installation:
Portable Power and Generators
All electrical installations require an additional electrical permit. This must be pulled by a licensed electrical contractor registered with the Department of Building and Housing. This includes temporary power poles, branch circuits, distribution panels, sub panels and hard-wired lighting. Installations that are exempt from permit requirements include:
