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Effective April 22,
2010:
The US Environmental Protection Agency enacted a new Renovation,
Repair and Painting (RRP) Program designed to protect property
owners, tenants and children from the hazards of lead. Virtually
all Home Improvement, Electrical, HVAC, Painting, Plaster, Plumbing,
Replacement Window and Siding Contractors performing work for
compensation in dwelling units built prior to 1978 are required to
register their firms with the EPA. Additionally, shall successfully
complete an approved lead-safe renovation course; provide employee
training; educate owners and tenants; and maintain records for each
project. Pre-renovation education includes, prior to beginning work
the Contractor must provide the occupant with a lead-safe pamphlet
end explain precautionary steps for lead safety.
This
rule applies when the renovation or repair entails disturbing six
square feet of painted surface in any single room or twenty square
feet of exterior painted surface. If you are planning to renovate
or build an addition to a home built before 1978, we recommend that
prior to signing a contract, verify that your Contractor of choice
is EPA complaint and request documentation. Specific and detailed
information may be obtained at
www.epa.gov/lead
or
www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm.
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Restoring Power |
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How to Restore Power to A Building
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Electric Turn-on Request Form
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Registering All Contractors
Performing Work Requiring A Permit |
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In an effort to protect our citizens and
property owners. The County of Summit requires all
construction trade contractors to be registered.
Contractors register annually, provide the County with a
$10,000 surety bond, provide a Workers’ Compensation
Certificate and show proof of liability insurance. Even
though the State of Ohio licenses Electrical, Fire Alarm,
HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Sprinkler
Contractors, they shall also register with the County of
Summit. |
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Property Owners
Information
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Homeowners Affidavit |
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The owner of a single-family dwelling that is
their primary residence may perform their own work
(Building, Electric, HVAC and Plumbing). However, the owner
is required to complete a homeowner’s affidavit and is
subject to the same inspections, liability, permits and
regulations as a registered contractor. |
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Single-Family Homeowners Affidavit
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Residential Permits |
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When a
Permit is Required
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Commercial
Permits |
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When a
Permit is Required
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Certificates of Occupancy |
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Request for Time Limited Occupancy Permit
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Fee $226.60 |
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Request for Partial Occupancy
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Fee $226.60 |
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Application for Residential Certificate of Occupancy
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Fee $161.60 |
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Application for Commercial Certificate of Occupancy
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Fee $247.20 |
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NOTE:
Prior to the 100% completion of a building or structure,
the County of Summit Division of Building Standards
offers both a Partial and Time-Limited Certificate of
Occupancy. Either option require that all life-safety
elements be completed and approved (i.e.; accessibility,
fire alarm, means of egress, suppression) prior to
processing the Certificate of Occupancy request.
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Fire Damage |
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Our office would like to
take this opportunity to remind everyone that working smoke
alarms save lives. Please test your alarms monthly and
remember to replace their batteries twice a year. |
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Post Fire Inspection
Request
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Type "A" and "B" Family Day Care
"Home" Facilities |
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Information
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