Welcome to the Building Department


The building department is involved in all activities associated with residential and commercial construction and alterations. Specifically, the department reviews construction plans and documents, issues permits, inspects work covered by the permits issued, and registers contractors licensed to perform construction or alteration work in the city. Through these activities, the department is responsible for ensuring that the construction and alteration work performed meets the standards defined by all applicable codes and regulations.

The City of Middleburg Heights Building Department enforces the current versions of the following codes, as adopted through the city’s codified ordinances:

  • Ohio Building Code
  • Ohio Plumbing Code
  • Ohio Mechanical Code
  • National Electric Code
  • International Residential Code

The building department also enforces the Middleburg Heights Zoning Code, as well as the city’s property maintenance code.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.

Inspections: Conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

We request that inspections be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. However, inspections may be scheduled for the same day, if phoned-in by 9:30 a.m. All inspection times are approximate.

Please call the building department at (440) 234-2218 to schedule an inspection.