Building Department

City of Westlake
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440.871.3300
M – F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Building Department

Building Department 27700 Hilliard Boulevard Westlake, OH 44145 Phone: 440.617.4105 Fax: 440.617.4144 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Building Department serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to enhance the general quality of life through interpretation and enforcement of the Westlake building codes as well as other applicable regulations governing construction and land uses. The department provides supervision of construction activities; acceptance of building applications; issuance of all building and mechanical permits; registration of contractors: and plan verification of compliance with the Ohio Building Code, International Residential Code and Westlake Zoning Code. The department maintains existing properties through the use of the Westlake Property Maintenance Code and the licensing of existing apartment buildings and all one, two, and three family structures used as rentals, excluding condominiums. Top
Building Department Staff
Director of Inspections, Chief Building Official Donald P. Grayem 440.617.4115 Property Maintenance & Zoning Code Officer Thomas Blue 440.617.4108 Six multi-certified inspectors Top
Department Services
Reviewing and approving all structural plans for single family and commercial construction. Issuing permits for construction including building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Registering contractors for the city of Westlake. Investigating property maintenance and zoning code violations. Inspecting and licensing all apartments in the city of Westlake. Reviewing all development plans for commercial developments. Receiving and reconciling all cash receipts for permits. Processing requests for zoning variances. Inspect and license all one, two, and three family structures used as rentals, excluding condominiums. Rental Information Top
Permits
Permits are required for all of the following items on the list below and may be obtained from the Building Department or downloaded in PDF format by clicking on the appropriate item.
Back Up Generator application requirements Building permit Decks permit Demolition permit Detached garage permit Electric, commercial permit Electric, residential permit Fences permit Fire permit application Fireplaces permit Garage, Automobile, Boat and Motorcycle Sales permit Home sale permit HVAC permit Low Voltage Electrical Permit Motorcycle sales permit Patio covers permit Top	Plumbing permit Porches permit Portable Storage Container Roofing permit Room additions permit RV sales permit Satellite dishes permit Siding permit Signs, Banners, permanent permit Signs, temporary permit Structural repairs permit Swimming pools permit Tents permit Utility buildings/sheds permit Waterproofing permit: Guidelines – Application Windows permit
Applications
Contractor registration application form Rental Licenses Request for public records Top
Fee schedules
Select an item below to download it in PDF format. Commercial project permit fees Electric permit fees Fire protection fees H.V.A.C. permit fees Plumbing permit fees Sign permit fees
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NOTE:

The contractors that appear on this list are currently registered in The City of Westlake. They are insured and bonded through their insurance companies.
We recommend that you obtain at least 3 estimates before you decide on a contractor. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain the permit and schedule inspections.
Many contractors wait until they contract a job before registering. If you decide to use a contractor that is not currently on our list, please call to confirm their registration status with us.

The City of Westlake Ohio

Building Department