Building Department

The City of Wadsworth Building Department is the permitting and inspecting agency for all 1, 2 and 3 - family residential construction projects within the City limits. 

Looking For Permit Info? 
Click: HOW TO OBTAIN PERMITS


Jennifer Stefl (Permit Processing) 330-335-2753 jstefl@wadsworthcity.org
Mark Nussbaum (Building) 330-330-2780 mnussbaum@wadsworthcity.org
Jeff Kaiser (Planning Zoning) 330-335-2752 jkaiser@wadsworthcity.org

Inspections

Electric Inspections are performed on weekdays and must be scheduled by 2:00 PM the day before the inspection. Unfortunately inspection times cannot be scheduled. 

Also See: Inspection Guidelines

Important Contacts 

New Construction Information
Are Permits Required
Builder's Checklist 
Electric Service Requirements
New 2019 Ohio Deck Code
Residential Code of Ohio 2019
Significant Changes in the 2019 Building Code
Energy Compliance Paths Form 2019
Wall Bracing
Building Permit & Inspection Guidelines

Contractor Registration & Permit Information

ONLY ELECTRICAL & HVAC CONTRACTORS PERFORMING RESIDENTIAL WORK WITHIN THE THE CITY ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED.

Commercial electrical and HVAC contractors obtain their registration from the Medina County Building Department.

Contractor Registration Application
Residential Electric Permit Application
Residential HVAC Permit Application
Residential Permit Fees
Electric Service Requirements
Elec & HVAC Registration & Permits

Roofing & Siding Permit Applications Must Include Plan Review & Building Permit Applications

Roofing Guidelines
Roofing Plan Review & Permit Application
Siding Plan Review & Permit Application
Accessory Structure Guidelines (PDF)
Deck Construction Guide (PDF)
Fence Regulations (PDF)
Post Frame Construction (PDF)
Ramps (PDF)
Retaining Walls (PDF)
Swimming Pool Regulations (PDF)

 Outdoor Construction 

Accessory Structure Guidelines (PDF)
Deck Construction Guide (PDF)
Fence Regulations (PDF)
Post Frame Construction (PDF)
Ramps (PDF)
Retaining Walls (PDF)
Swimming Pool Regulations (PDF)

Demolition & Miscellaneous Documents

Basement Remodel Plan Review (PDF)
Copper Piping (PDF)
Demolition Application (PDF)
Gas Lines Exterior (PDF)
Hydronic Piping Regulations (PDF)
Masonry Fireplace (PDF)
Solar Power Permit Procedures (PDF)
Wood Stoves and Solid Fuel Appliances (PDF)
Stairways (PDF)