The Building Department was created to assure the public safety, health and welfare through timely and professional Plans Examination and in-process, progressive construction inspection of Commercial buildings.
All of our Examiners and Inspectors are certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards to enforce the Ohio Building Codes. Our primary goal of the Building Codes is life safety.
Please click to download Non-Residential Plan Approval Application
Regional Inspection Services
We enforce the following Code Editions
2024 Ohio Building Code
2024 Ohio Mechanical Code
2024 National Electric Code
plus all refrenced standards
Building
Plan Approval
Application Directions
Our Approval process starts when you submit an application along with any supporting drawings (if required). Your application and drawings go to our Plans Examiner. After the exam of the plan is complete, the information is all input into our database, you will receive notification of Plan Approval /fees via email or fax. You will receive a list of required inspections when you receive your Approval(see Approval for further instructions). Approval fees depend on the type of project. Approval must be paid for AND issued prior to commencement of construction.
After you receive the Approval, during the construction phase, you or your Contractor MUST contact the Building Department at least 24 hours prior to any inspections that are required. We will work with you to help your project be successful and meet all code requirements.
AMHERST TWP
Proudly serving the community with experience, credentials and concern for the safety & well being of citizens
Thomas Horseman - Certified Ohio Building Official
Email- BuildingInspector007@msn.com
FAX - (440) 324-2094
Mobile - (440) 396-0225 MUST LEAVE MESSAGE
Thomas Horseman - Building Official
440-396-0225 (LEAVE MESSAGE) FAX- 440-324-2084 email- Buildinginspector007@MSN.com
Township office hours vary. To accommodate your needs please call Tom Horseman at 440-396-0225, leave a message and we will do our very best to service your need.
Amherst Township Contact info
7530 Oberlin Rd.,Elyria Ohio 44035
Zoning Inspector
440-988-5894 ext 103 Amhersttwpzoning@gmail.com
Township Administrator
440-988-5894 ext 101 Amhersttwp@gmail.com
Fire Inspector
440-597-0005 Amhersttwpfire@gmail.com