Building Inspector - Lou Hovancsek

Housing and Zoning Inspector
Tom Shields

Building Administrator
Mary Fisco

Building permits are required when interior or exterior alterations are being made. If you are planning on adding a deck, changing walls, or mechanical systems such as wiring or plumbing, a permit is necessary.

The permit and inspection process is designed to aid residents in the building process. Proper planning and inspection can help assure homeowners, that any work being done meets quality building standards.

Applications for permits, and an explanation of the process may be aquired at Village Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, or For information call 498-4400.

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Orange Village is leading the way to sustainable building, and a better quality of life for all. details


Orange Village has recently created a certification program to promote green building in our community.

Orange Village promotes sustainable building and development, to

• Improve energy efficiency
• Improve the quality of life
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Improve storm water quality
• Enhance bio-diversity
• Increase property values

The Orange Goes Green Certification Program provides guidelines and sets standards for builders. Also developers who meet the standards will be awarded a certificate in recognition of their efforts. Read the Certification Program Manual to see how

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If you are planning to sell your house you must first apply for a point of sale inspection.

Application forms are available at the Building Department or by clicking the link for a printable pdf form.

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Application Form

Read the ordinance
Fire Department Inspection

ORANGE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Point of Sale Inspection

Before an inspection can be conducted by the Fire Department, an application with a $50 fee must be obtained from the Building Department. This fee also covers septic and well water inspection, if applicable. After obtaining an application, schedule an appointment for the inspection by calling Assistant Chief Bob Wilson at 216.469.1901. Requirements for passage of point of sale inspection for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are as follows:
1. Working smoke detector in basement area
2. Working smoke detector in main living area
3. Working smoke detector in sleeping area
4. Working carbon monoxide detector in basement area – if no basement then in area of furnace
5. Working carbon monoxide detector in any room that is attached to a garage
6. Working carbon monoxide detector outside the sleeping quarters.
7. Additional smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors may be required in larger homes. This is at the discretion of the Fire Inspector.

The requirements for new construction differ from those above. Call the Building Department to obtain that list.

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HABITAT RESTORE GROWS FASTER THAN EVER DURING TROUBLED TIMES
Sale of Low Cost Materials Promotes Home Restoration & Repair

The Restore program helps homeowners purchase materials at below retail prices and helps builders and homeowners who donate to save on tip fees, reduce landfill and support Habitat for Humanity programs. It's a win win!
View program details or visit http://www.clevelandhabitat.org/Restore/