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


Covid 19 Update


Due to recent government and health agency directives the City is attempting to protect its employees by limiting their exposure to the possible transmission of the Corona Virus from the general public:

● To limit in person visits, please call or email us with questions. 
● Please submit any Planning, Zoning or Building applications or plans by mail if possible and
    provide an email address.
● Payments (checks) may accompany the applications, or be made after permit approval with a
    credit card by phone.
 ●Receipts and permits will then be returned by email if possible or mailed.
 ●Please call the office for instructions on handling large sets of plans, or with other questions.

Jennifer Stefl (Permit Processing) 330-335-2753 jstefl@wadsworthcity.org
Tom Virosteck (Plan Review) 330-764-8282 tvirosteck@medinaco.org (1/1/22)
Jeff Kaiser (Planning Zoning) 330-335-2752 jkaiser@wadsworthcity.org

Inspections

Building & 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)