GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Lancaster requires contractor registration per City Ordinance 1341.01 and compliance with City Building Department regulations. All contractors must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP).
No person shall act as or claim to be a construction contractor of any type, or perform any construction work on any residential construction unless first registered with the city’s Certified Building Department.
This includes any individual or company acting as a general, home improvement, specialty trade or skilled trades contractor including any construction activities such as electrical, plumbing, hydronics, heating & cooling, structural (includes all building construction, roofing, siding, gutters, water proofing, cement and drywall trades), masonry, fire protection, fire suppression, water and sewer line tapping or excavation within the City of Lancaster.
To be eligible to bid on Community Development Department projects, a copy of completed City of Lancaster Certified Building Department contractor registration forms, licenses, and documentation must be provided to the Community Development Department.
Citizens and contractors can view a list of registered contractors and permits on the City of Lancaster’s Building and Zoning webpage. To view a complete list of forms and related construction information or if you are a contractor and are looking for information on registering with the Building Department view the “forms” icon on the left of the building & zoning webpage.
The Community Development Inspector along with the Building Department provides the City of Lancaster with inspection and enforcement to ensure safe structures. The standards applied are those of the Ohio Building Code and the International Residential Code.
Please contact the Community Development Office at 740-687-6663 or rjones@lancasterohio.gov for information or assistance.