Contractor Registration

What is the Registration Process?

As prescribed by Chapter 150.140-150.146 of the codified ordinances of the City of Dublin, building trade contractors and subcontractors are required to obtain a Contractor’s Registration prior to commencing work in the City. The following contractors do not need to register: Masonry, structural, carpentry, insulation, roofing, drywall, painting, and flooring.

The Contract’s Certificate of Liability Insurance demonstrating a minimum combined bodily and property damage coverage in the amount of $300,000.00 and showing the City of Dublin, 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017, as a certificate holder shall be submitted with the application and maintained in full force and effect. A copy of any policy changes, including renewal, shall be forwarded to Building Standards throughout the term of the Registration.

A copy of the current qualification certificate issued by the State of Ohio shall be submitted with this application if such a certificate is required to perform work in said trade (i.e. Electrical, HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, etc.)

The Certificate of Liability Insurance and any qualification Certificates must be kept current for the registration to remain valid.

Proof of Bonding is only required for Sign Contractors.

Proof of Bonding (Sign Contractors Only) – a registered sign contractor shall maintain a $10,000 bond for a year as described in Zoning Code Section 153.162(F), to be applied against any building mounted or ground sign the sign contractor constructs, installs, alerts, relocates, or maintatins.

Fee Amount: $75.00 expires one-year from the date of the application.

All registrations expire one-year from the date of the application and must be renewed if projects continue into the New Year. The undersigned agrees to comply with all applicable building codes and the Codified Ordinances of the City of Dublin.

Which Contractors Must Register?

  • General Contractors (including decks, basements, home builders, remodel/home improvement, swimming pools, and fences)
  • Excavators
  • Mechanicals (including electric, HVAC, fire-protection, plumbing)
  • Concrete
  • Landscaping
  • Structural (framing)

Contractors which are exempt from Registration: (Not required to register in Dublin)

  • Carpentry
  • Masonry
  • Insulation
  • Roofing
  • Drywall
  • Siding
  • Painting

Public Records Request Overview

In order to support faster response and better tracking of requests, the City of Dublin uses JustFOIA to collect, respond to and manage public information requests.

Why JustFOIA?

JustFOIA is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) online application that helps streamline the open records request process for the community and improve efficiencies in getting requested information quickly and accurately.

The application lets community members submit requests for all city records, including police reports. Commonly requested information includes accident reports, copies of resolutions and body-camera video.

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Mission

We are and always have been a proud local democracy. In our service, we strive to provide the best quality of life and environment in which our residents and businesses can thrive. We seek to ally our proud traditions with the best innovations of the future.

Vision

Dublin, Ohio, is the most sustainable, connected and resilient global city of choice.

Core Values

Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude & Dedication to Service.

The City of Dublin operates under a set of seven key core values: integrity, respect, communication, teamwork, accountability, positive attitude and dedication to service. Staff members use these seven values as the basis for daily decision-making, including the decisions that go into the budget process.

  • Integrity. We are open and honest. We honor our commitments to the community and each other. Our actions are consistent with what we say.
  • Respect. We treat our coworkers and members of the community with courtesy and dignity. We embrace diversity and acknowledge the needs, responsibilities and inherent worth of each individual.
  • Communication. We maintain an environment in which employees feel free to share ideas and information. We promote open interaction throughout the organization to ensure knowledge and understanding among all employees and our community.
  • Teamwork. We create a climate in which all employees work together and support the individual talents and contributions of team members. We celebrate successes and see mistakes as opportunities for growth; we will never willingly let a member of our team fail.
  • Accountability. We are responsible to our community and each other for our personal and organizational decisions, actions and performance results. We are committed stewards of our City’s assets and resources.
  • Positive Attitude. We focus our efforts on constructive behavior, attitudes and solutions. We promote an environment that people love going to every day – a place where each individual can find a sense of belonging, inspiration, enjoyment and meaning.
  • Dedication to Service. We pursue innovation and continuous improvement in all we do. We are committed to efficient, effective and responsive service delivery that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Leadership Philosophy

We are members of an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity and the innovative spirit of all of   our members. Together, we build a culture of trust, service, mutual respect, inclusion and open communication. We hold ourselves mutually accountable to promote and sustain continuous learning and to develop the learning potential that exists in every member of our team.

City Code

The complete Dublin City Code is available online at American Legal City Ordinance website. Information staff at the Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library are available to help navigate this website.

Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio

This Revised Charter, as adopted on March 19, 1996, became effective on July 4, 1996.

Zoning Code

The Zoning Code for Dublin is Chapter 153 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances. The Zoning Code sets land development requirements and establishes different uses within individual districts. Zoning regulations address the physical development of a site, such as building height, lot requirements, setbacks from lot lines, minimum numbers of parking spaces, sign types and sizes, and other related regulations.

Jenny Rauch, Director of Planning

Phone:
614.410.4600

Code Enforcement:
614.410.4647

Zoning Compliance:
614.410.4661

Fax:
614.410.4747

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 am – 5 pm

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Brad Fagrell, PE, Director of Building Standards, Chief Building Official

Phone:
Permit Window: 614.410.4670

Review Services: 614.410.4608

Fax:
614.410.4697

Permit Window Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Inspector Phone Availability:
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.

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Paul Hammersmith, Director of Engineering

Phone:
614.410.4740

Fax:
614.761.6512

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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