The Division of Construction Permitting registers contractors, plans examinations, and issues building permits to ensure contractors meet construction standards in residential, commercial, and industrial building repairs and alterations. Contractors and homeowners are encouraged to utilize the resources linked below to determine the paperwork needed for projects. Applications can be downloaded and submitted with payment to City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 505.
Fire Code Fundamentals Webinar
As Cleveland evolves toward greater density and more walkable, connected neighborhoods, it’s critical for planners, developers, architects, and property owners to understand how fire codes impact development. To support this goal, the City of Cleveland hosted a Fire Code Fundamentals webinar focused on navigating the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Fire Code, and Cleveland Fire Code.
This educational session, led by experts from the Department of Building and Housing and the Division of Fire, reviewed essential code requirements for safe building design, construction, and site planning.