Are separate bond forms required for each contractor registration?
Yes, a separate bond form is required for each trade even if one company is registered for multiple trades.
Is a contractor registration required to work in the City of Upper Arlington?
Yes, registrations are required for general, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, sewer and driveway/sidewalk contractors.
Is a permit required to build or replace a fence?
Yes, a fence permit is required to build a new fence or if more than 25% of an existing fence is being replaced.
Is a permit required to build a shed?
Yes, if the shed is less than 200 square feet, a Certificate of Zoning Compliance is required. If the shed is 200 square feet or larger, a building permit is required.
When is an electrical permit required?
An electrical permit is required to install or replace a temporary electric service, permanent electric service, and anytime new wiring, boxes, switches, circuits or fixtures are added.
When is a HVAC permit required?
An HVAC permit is required to install or replace a furnace, RTU, air conditioner, mini split system or range hood, and any time supply air, return air or dryer vent ductwork is added, altered or removed, as well as for…
When is a building permit required for home improvement projects?
A building permit is required: To construct a deck To finish a basement or alter an existing basement If there is any framing being removed or added to kitchen/bathroom or if the layout is altered If non-loadbearing walls and/or soffits…
What happens if the City finds grease in the sanitary sewer line near my establishment?
During routine cleaning and inspection of the City’s sanitary sewer lines, the Public Service Department can identify from which sanitary service area—and usually which specific building or neighborhood—grease is being discharged. If grease blockages are occurring frequently in a certain…
What happens if I do not submit my cleaning records?
Establishments that fail to report in a timely manner will be found in violation of City Ordinance 931.99 and subject to a fine of not more than $150. Each day’s violation constitutes a separate offense.
My grease interceptor is not in use. Why do I have to participate?
Even though you may not cook with grease or prepare food at your establishment, if you are cleaning and/or rinsing dishes in your sink, you are using your grease interceptor. When dishes and other equipment are cleaned, the FOG is…
My restaurant or establishment does not cook with grease. Why do I have to participate?
Fats, oils and greases are natural by-products of the cooking and food preparation process. Common sources include food scraps, meat fats, cooking oils, lard, baked goods, salad dressings, sauces, marinades, dairy products, shortening, butter and margarine, coffee grinds, eggshells, grain,…
How often should the grease interceptor be cleaned?
Grease interceptors often require maintenance from every 30 to 90 days depending on the nature of the facility and size of the interceptor. Please see your manufacturer’s guide for recommended cleaning schedule. The City of Upper Arlington recommends regular maintenance…
When do I need to submit my cleaning records?
Per City Ordinance 931.16(A), establishments are required to report the maintenance of their grease interceptors in January and July of each year. Cleaning records must now be submitted online: //upperarlingtonoh.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1072
Who is required to report the maintenance/cleaning of grease traps & interceptors?
Maintenance of interceptor reporting, as defined in City Ordinance 931.16(A), is required by any type of business or establishment where grease or other food materials may be washed down the drain. Food service establishments are particularly affected because of the…
What is the difference between a grease interceptor and a grease trap?
Grease traps are boxes located within the section of the drainage system that flows between the sinks in the kitchen and the sewer system. The most common grease traps are smaller, point-of-use units used under three-compartment sinks in the kitchen…