Our plumbing inspectors are certified with the State of Ohio Department of Commerce and maintain those certifications by attending annual professional development classes.

Our department provides plumbing inspection services to all areas of Franklin County except the City of Columbus and the City of Grove City.

Our services include:

  • Registration of plumbing contractors

  • Commercial plumbing plan review

  • Permitting and inspections of all commercial and residential plumbing installations

  • Plan review, permitting and inspection of medical gas services.

  • Provide services for all medical gas installations in Franklin County (now includes the City of Columbus, with the exception of the City of Grove City)

How Can I Request An Inspection?

Plumbing contractors or homeowners (who purchased a permit) can request an inspection for a permitted plumbing or medical gas project by using the on-line request form, or by calling (614) 525-3160. Franklin County Public Health also offers remote plumbing inspections for One-Day Bath remodels and Residential Water Heaters by submitting digital pictures and/or videos.  Please contact Sandy Cameron at (614) 525-3635 for details.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Cameron at (614) 525-3635.  Thank you for your cooperation.

For inspection requests in the City of Westerville, please call (614) 901-6650 or the 24-hour inspection line at (614) 901-6880 before 12:00 p.m. for next day inspections.

NEW SELF CERTIFICATION FORM FOR SHOWER PAN LINER TEST

WATER SYSTEM DISINFECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENT

Beginning January 3, 2023

Franklin County Public Health will be requiring all plumbing contractors to properly purge and disinfect new plumbing systems and verify through bacteriological testing that the system is free of harmful bacteria.  This is a requirement of Ohio Plumbing Code section 610.

Contractors must complete the FCPH Potable Water System Disinfection Documentation Form and provide a copy of the satisfactory bacteriological water sample lab report at the time of the final plumbing inspection.  Failure to provide this information will result in a disapproved final inspection.  Please refer to the document links below for the form and further information.

Inspectors and the Areas They Serve

Sandy Cameron
Administrative Assistant
(614) 525-3635
  Email Sandy

Brien Bellous
Supervisor
Office: (614) 525-5333
Mobile: (614) 329-1803
 Email Brien

Below is a list of the inspectors and the areas that they serve:

(614) 370-4113
 Email Matt

 

Cities
Gahanna
New Albany

Villages
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Townships
Jefferson
Mifflin
Plain
Truro

(614) 800-9958
 Email John

Cities
Groveport
Obetz
Whitehall

Villages
Lockbourne
Urbancrest
Valleyview

Townships
Jackson
Hamilton

(614) 702-0436
 Email Mike

Cities
Hilliard
Plain City

Villages
Madison County Villages

Townships
Brown
Norwich
Pleasant

Other
Madison County (All)

(614) 302-3479
 Email Tom

 

Cities
Dublin
Westerville
Worthington

Villages
Minerva Park

Townships
Blendon
Clinton (North)
Perry
Sharon
Washington

(614) 359-3991
 Email Ted

Cities
Bexley
Grandview Heights
Upper Arlington

Villages
Marble Cliff

Townships
Franklin
Prairie

(614) 802-1427
 Email Brian

Cities
Canal Winchester
Pickerington
Reynoldsburg

Villages
Brice
Harrisburg

Townships
Clinton (South)
Madison

Plumbing Permits

Residential Permits

  1. Obtain from the local City Building Department or
  2. Obtain from FCPH if in a township or village

 

Commercial Permits

  1. Submit all Plan Reviews to Franklin County Public Health
  2. Plumbing Plan Review Application
  3. Plumbing Permit Application

Four Exceptions:

  • If the job is in the City of Dublin, submit plans & payment directly to Dublin Building Dept. A Franklin County inspector will complete the review after submitted to the City of Dublin.
  • If the job is in Groveport, work directly with the Groveport Building Department.
  • If the job is in the City of Westerville, work directly with the Westerville Building Department.
  • If the job is in Worthington, work directly with the Worthington Building Department.

Medical Gas Permit Application

FCPH issues all medical gas permits in Franklin County and the City of Columbus (with the exception of Grove City). For Madison County, contact the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance at (614) 644-2223.

 

Medical Gas Permit Application

General Info/FAQs

You can pay by cash or check – in person, through the mail or by courier.

  • If there is any alteration of the piping system
  • Installation of a replacement water heater
  • Installation of a tub and/or shower valve

You don’t need a permit for the replacement of a faucet, sink or water closet (toilet).

  • Residential - Yes, if the homeowner will be doing the work and with a signed homeowners' affidavit
  • Commercial - No

Call the appropriate inspector between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (Monday through Friday) and we will meet you for a consultation.