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As of October 2023, there are 2 buildings under construction in Columbus that are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m) tall. Will become the 10th-tallest building in the city and the tallest building outside of downtown, as well as tallest building constructed in the city since the 1990s. [70]
Permits are a necessary step to building in Franklin County. Building permits are issued 7 to 10 days after full plan approval for properties that have access to public water and sewer. You can apply for a permit in person at the Franklin County Building Department, located at 142 S. Front St., Columbus, Ohio, 43215. You can also apply online.
The Merchant Building, the tallest downtown Columbusbuilding in three decades, has reached its full height of 350 feet. This 32-story mixed-use development will feature a hotel, residential units ...
Located in the bullseye of downtown Columbus, the Merchant Building is at the center of the city’s most prominent, culture-rich neighborhoods including the Short North, Italian Village, Victorian Village, Arena District, Franklinton/Scioto Peninsula, OSU, and the Central Business District.
An expansive library of Ohio code adoptions across building, plumbing, electrical, fire, residential, and more. Filter by jurisdiction, code type, or code year.
We’ve got some truly iconic historic buildings in Columbus. But one that holds a particular place in my heart is the Lazarus building. The giant department store was a hub for nearly a century, occupying nearly four city blocks between High, Front, Town, and State streets.
Changes to the Ohio Building Code are promulgated by the Board of Building Standards, the primary state agency authorized to protect the public's safety and welfare in building design and construction.
Structural inspection: Footing and foundation, floor slab, framing and insulation, gypsum board or lath, fire-resistant penetrations, and final inspections. Mechanical inspection: Under-slab, piping, rough-in, above ceiling, fire-resistant penetrations, kitchen exhaust hood, and final inspections.
All work to add to or modify an existing building, or to build a new structure, requires certain building and trade permits. For most permit applications, plan review is a necessary and integral component.