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The Building Department is charged with maintaining the safety and superior quality of Shaker’s architecture. Inspectors are State-certified and are required to be licensed in at least two of the following areas:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Heating
• Structural

The department is responsible for:

• New construction and renovation permits (residential and commercial)
• Mechanical permits
• Commercial property maintenance inspections
  • All permit work is inspected.
  • 6,300 inspections are performed annually.

Learn about porch railing requirements that became effective January 1, 2007. 

Building Department
3400 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH  44120-3493
216-491-1460
Office hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-5:00 PM