An approved set of plans (and revisions), valid permit, permit card, a copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement, and any engineering documents for that job must be on site.

Yes. After a zoning permit is obtained from Boardman Township, a permit is required for the following from the county: We recommend calling Mahoning County Building Inspection for any projects to see if they require a permit)

If it is an in-kind replacement, a permit is not required. If however, an electrical appliance is being replaced with a natural gas appliance (or vice versa) then a permit is required.

Any accessory building over 150 square feet requires a drainage inspection. Please note that in addition to the permit fee there will also be a drainage inspection fee. For more information on accessory building requirements including fees, Accessory Building Information.

Application for a Building Permit is made at the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Permit Application Center at 12055 Government Center Parkway on the 2nd floor. Normally, Building Permit applications require the submission of building construction plans and a plat. The application is then reviewed for compliance with various building code requirements and to ensure that the nature and location of the proposed construction complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements.

Building, demolition, plumbing, electrical and grading permits may be obtained at City Hall in the Planning & Codes department from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. All inspections should be requested a minimum of 24 hours before needed by calling 931-455-2282.

Yes, if the permit is for re-roofing, foundation repair, or constructing a fence on an interior lot only (not for a corner lot).

All occupiable structures, except detached one- and two-family dwellings, will need an approved fire safety inspection prior to occupancy. You can request a fire final inspection on your building permit by using PROMPT or our online services. Where the structure contains associated fire permits for items such as fire suppression or fire alarm systems, the respective inspections for each fire permit must be requested concurrently with the fire final inspection.

Building inspections are required before covering any aspect of construction. Specific types of inspections are outlined in the Ontario Building Code. Please call 856-9596 ext 126 to determine if an inspection is required and to arrange an inspection.

Call the Fire Prevention Division. 271-4623 or 271-4604 to arrange a time for a Fire Inspector to come out and inspect.

In most cases, No, you can usually determine if repairs were made satisfactorily. However, if you do not feel qualified to make the judgment, a re-inspection can be arranged.

Fire prevention requires 2 sets of plans, at least one of which must be sealed / signed by a NYS licensed Architect or Engineer. We retain one copy and send one to the Fire Department. The applicant does not receive any back, marked APPROVED, please supply a third set & request their return on the application. There is no fee for our building permits (same is handled by our building division.)

Building permits are required when performing the following changes: 1. Any structural changes to your building 2. Fences (cannot be higher than 7 feet) 3. Sprinkler systems 4. Asphalt driveways or replacements 5. Re-roofing of your building 6. Decks or sheds 7. Detached garages. Check with the Village Administrator if your improvement is not listed. This inquiry may be done by email if you wish by emailing your questions to vilgrnoaks@aol.com.