If my building or house has had a fire or has been damaged by a vehicle or a storm, what do I need to do?

Besides contacting your insurance company and being in contact with the fire or police department, as appropriate, a residential property owner needs to apply for a permit to have an inspection made by a representative of the Building Inspection Division. The inspector will determine what needs to be done to comply with the Residential Code of Ohio for 1-, 2-, and 3-family houses. The permit application can be found at

Building/Zoning Application.

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1. What is a building permit?
2. When do I need a building permit?
3. How can I find out the permit fees for my project?
4. Why do I need a building permit?
5. If my building or house has had a fire or has been damaged by a vehicle or a storm, what do I need to do?
6. When don’t I need a building permit?
7. When do I not need a plumbing, electrical or mechanical permit?
8. How do I apply for a permit?
9. What building codes does the City of Dayton enforce?
10. Where is the Division of Building Inspection located?
11. When do I need to submit plans?
12. Can I apply for a permit online?
13. How long does it take to get a permit?
14. How many copies of plans are required for permit review?
15. How many copies of revised plans are needed?
16. How do I arrange for an inspection?
17. What should I know about inspections during construction?
18. How do I know if a property is within the Dayton city limits?
19. How do I know if a building is in a historic district with special requirements?
20. What is required to get electric service connected?
21. What are the hours of operation for the Building Inspection Permit Counter?
22. What is required to get natural gas service connected?
23. What services are provided at the One Stop Center (371 W. 2nd St.)?