Plumbing Code Requirements and Licensing
Ohio Plumbing Code requires a registered plumber for all commercial plumbing work.
Ohio Plumbing Code:
Work must be done per the Ohio Administrative Code 4101:3 | Board of Building Standards: Ohio Plumbing Code CLICK HERE
Code Updates:
At its meeting on August 11, 2023, the Ohio Board of Building Standards 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. CLICK HERE
Local Registration: The Highland County Health Department does not require local register of plumbers.
Residential Plumbing: - Highland County Health Department does not regulate residential plumbing work.
Licensing for commercial work:
Licensing of Plumbers is done through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board under the Ohio Department of Commerce. To access the licensing board website CLICK HERE
Permits and Inspections
A plumbing permit is needed for new commercial construction and when plumbing alterations are made within a commercial facility. Alteration can include things such as changing pipes, adding plumbing fixtures where connections did not previously exist, changing out water heaters, changing out fixtures with new, etc..
Highland County Health Department contracts with Clinton County Health Department for commercial plumbing coverage.
If a commercial plumbing permit for work in Highland County is needed - it is applied for and purchased through our office at the address listed below.
Plans:
Plans must be legible and meet all commercial plumbing submittal requirements.
Engineer drawings are required unless small scale work is being done - check with the plumbing inspector for guidance.
Application for Plumbing Permit: CLICK HERE
Inspections:
Inspection requests are made directly with the acting plumbing inspector.
Inspections in Highland County are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Call plumbing inspector's cell number the day prior.
Fees (Highland County Commercial Plumbing as of 8/24/2023)
Plumbing Permit = $400.00 plus supplemental trap/fixture fee - see breakdown below
Application for Plumbing Permit: $200.00
Supplemental fee per Trap and Fixture: $ 20.00 each
Plan Review: $200.00
Special Plumbing Permit (single fixture) = $100.00
Re-inspection fee: $50.00
Local Registration: N/A - The Highland County Health Department does not require local register of plumbers.
Residential Plumbing: N/A - Highland County Health Department does not regulate residential plumbing work.
How to Apply
Fill out plumbing permit application. Make sure to sign it at the bottom.
Calculate your permit fee.
Remit payment, application, and 2 sets of drawings to the Highland County Health Department.
Applications and plans can be submitted in person, via mail, or e-mail.
Payments can be made in person, via mail, or over phone. For payment's by phone call 937-393-1941.
Office hours: Monday & Wednesday 8 am - 5:30 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8 am - 4 pm. Hours may vary during holiday weeks.
Contact Information
Highland County Health Department
1487 N. High St., Suite 400, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Phone: 937-393-1941
e-mail: info@highlandcountyhealth.org
Fax: 937-393-4694
Highland County Plumbing Inspector = JD Crowe
Cell phone = 937-999-7586
Email = JDCrowe@clincohd.com
Clinton County Health Department
Phone: 937-382-3829
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Phone = 614-644-3493
Phone for Executive Secretary, Carol Ross = 614-644-3495
For questions regarding the Plumbing Program
Submittal of plans, applications and payments - contact the Highland County Health Department
Plumbing and inspection requests - contact plumbing inspector directly.
Coverage questions when inspector is not available - contact Clinton County Health Department.
Licensing of plumbers - contact the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.