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4095 Center Road
Brunswick Ohio 44212
330-558-6830 phone
330-273-8036 fax
James Urankar
Chief Building Official
jurankar@brunswick.oh.us
Robert Kirkpatrick
Electrical Inspector
rkirkpatrick@brunswick.oh.us
Drew Flood
Building, Property Maintenance/ Zoning Inspector
dflood@brunswick.oh.us
Mark Neuendorf
Property Maintenance/ Zoning Inspector
mneuendorf@brunswick.oh.us
Greg Coates
Property Maintenance/ Zoning Inspector
gcoates@brunswick.oh.us
Jennie Lods
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
jlods@brunswick.oh.us
Taylor Hernandez
Building Department Secretary
thernandez@brunswick.oh.us
Frontier Communications is installing fiber to the home throughout the Brunswick community. They have the right to be in the utility easement or any other easement they may have from years past, such as in your backyard. They may also ask the residents for a working agreement to work outside of the easement on the private property. Easements, vary in size. The general utility easement in front of your home runs between 10’ – 12’. They are to place door hangers with information at least 4-7 days in advance of work, that outlines what to expect, with the phone numbers, email and QR code with any questions or concerns from the residents. Driveways are not to be blocked, however, if they must be blocked for some specific reason, Frontier is to notify the homeowner between 24-72 hours prior. This is to be a rare issue. If they block a drive without permission or advance notice, the residents are to call the Brunswick Police Department.
All concerns and complaints is to be directed to Frontier directly:
- Phone: 855-266-5649
- Phone: 330-721-3927
- Email: FTRQACentral@ftr.com
- Website: ftr.com/fiberconstruction
Upon completion of the install, Frontier expects to begin repair to yards within 1-2 weeks. There has been lots of rain this early spring and because of this, the yards have been especially wet, which may delay the repair slightly. Please note that the repairs a utility is responsible for is for soil, seeding and straw. If there is vegetation within the right of way that is not lawn, the utility is not responsible to restore, however, they may choose to restore, it is their choice. Should the utility have an easement in your backyard, that they will be using, they have the right to remove fencing or other items, they are not responsible for replacing the fencing or other structures. Easements are meant to be free of obstacles, structures and the other impediments.
The Ohio Board of Building Standards has adopted the 2024 Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC) & Plumbing Codes (OPC) rules by incorporating by reference the 2021 edition of the International Codes, (I-Codes), published by the International Code Council (ICC) with Ohio amendments with an effective date of March 1, 2024.
AS OF MARCH 1, 2024
ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WILL BE HELD TO THESE REQUIREMENTS!
Current Codes:
2023 National Electrical Code (Residential)
2023 National Electrical Code (Commercial)
2021 International Fuel Gas Code
2019 Residential Code of Ohio
2024 Ohio Building Code
2017 Ohio Fire Code
2024 Ohio Mechanical Code
2024 Ohio Plumbing Code
For your convenience and in order to expedite processing of building permit applications and contractor registrations, please use the gray metal drop box in the City Hall vestibule. Access to the drop box is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- If you have any questions, please call 330-558-6830 or email James Urankar, Chief Building Official at jurankar@brunswick.oh.us, or Drew Flood, Building, Property Maintenance/Zoning Inspector at dflood@brunswick.oh.us.
- For electrical inspection questions, please email Robert Kirkpatrick at rkirkpatrick@brunswick.oh.us.
- For property maintenance issues, please contact our Property Maintenance/Zoning Inspectors, Greg Coates at gcoates@brunswick.oh.us or Mark Neuendorf at mneuendorf@brunswick.oh.us.
To easily obtain service, please call ahead and schedule an appointment.
Inspections should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Permits will not be issued on the same day.
Payment can be cash, check or credit card. (check is strongly preferred)
The Division of Building greatly contributes to the City of Brunswick by preserving neighborhoods and ensuring the safety and integrity of the buildings constructed in the City. The division references the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Plumbing Code, Ohio Mechanical Code, International Property Maintenance Code, National Electrical Code, as well as the Brunswick Codified Ordinances.
The Division of Building Administrative Assistant and Inspectors create the most effective and efficient way of providing all services to both your commercial and residential projects. The staff registers building contractors, issues permits, schedules and performs building inspections. The division also performs inspections related to storm water run off and sediment control to meet Ohio EPA requirements.
The Division of Building staff provides residents an involved systematic approach to the enforcement and abatement of any zoning nuisance or property maintenance violation. The City of Brunswick Building Division Inspectors completed over 1300 inspections on property maintenance violations this year. The inspectors take great pride by abating any nuisance that may constitute a blighting or deteriorating effect in the neighborhoods and community.
Information about water problems
We are pleased to provide you a new page of information about managing storm water problems around your home. Click on the Wet weather flooding info link in the Building menu on this page to read more.