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Building Department

Technical Documents and Links

480 Park Avenue, Upper Level
Amherst, Ohio 44001

ph (440) 988-3734
fax (440) 988-3764

Hours

8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday thru Friday (closed on gov’t hoildays)

Building Dept Menu

  • Building Dept Info
  • Permits, Inspections and Contractor Registration
  • Sidewalk Information
  • Agendas and Minutes
  • Fees and Applications
  • Standard Guidelines
    • Accessory Structure
    • Additions, Garages & Concrete Flatwork
    • Fence
    • Decks, Porches & Enclosures
    • Pool & Hot Tub
    • Wall Construction
  • Technical Documents and Links
  • City of Amherst Building Codes

Technical Documents and Links

Residential Code of Ohio (Ohio Administrative Code link)
Ohio Building Code (Ohio Administrative Code link)
Ohio Mechanical Code (Ohio Administrative Code link)
Ohio Plumbing Code (Ohio Administrative Code link)
Ohio Board of Building Standards Code Links

City of Amherst Standard Construction Drawings

Amherst Fire Department Engine 59 Size Specifications

Amherst Fire Department Tower 50 Size Specifications

Typical Residential Foundation-Floor Plan Sample

Typical Residential Wall Section Sample

Building Dept Menu

  • Building Dept Info
  • Permits, Inspections and Contractor Registration
  • Sidewalk Information
  • Agendas and Minutes
  • Fees and Applications
  • Standard Guidelines
    • Accessory Structure
    • Additions, Garages & Concrete Flatwork
    • Fence
    • Decks, Porches & Enclosures
    • Pool & Hot Tub
    • Wall Construction
  • Technical Documents and Links
  • City of Amherst Building Codes

Contact Mayor’s Office

Mayor Mark Costilow
206 South main Street
Amherst, Ohio 44001

ph 440.988.4380
fax 440.988.3753

Quick Links

City Council
Building Department
Income Tax Department
Utilities Department

Amherst Codified Ordinances

External Links

Amherst Police Department
Amherst Fire Department
Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Amherst Historical Society
Amherst Public Library
Main Street Amherst

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