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Medina, OH Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Code adopted: 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code
Adopting ordinance: Ord. 32-24, passed 2-12-24
Minimum permit fee: $50.00
Residential base fee: $150.00 (10 fixtures)
Max penalty: $1,000 fine / 3 months jail per day

Summary

Medina enforces the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code under Codified Ordinance 1345.01, adopted by Ordinance 32-24 in February 2024, and every plumbing job needs a permit under the fee schedule in 1311.044. Violations bring fines up to $1,000 and up to three months in jail per day.

1345.01 ADOPT, ADMINISTER, ENFORCE. That certain documents, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Chief Building Official of the City, being marked and designated as “2024 Ohio Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code of the City of Medina, for the control of buildings and classes of buildings specified in Section 3781.06 of the Ohio Revised Code ... (Ord. 32-24. Passed 2-12-24.) ... 1345. ... 99 PENALTY. Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or shall be imprisoned for not more than three (3) months, or both.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2025-01: Local legislation current through June 24, 2025 | State legislation current through December 31, 2024).

Full Breakdown

" That adoption came through Ordinance 32-24, passed February 12, 2024, and it folds every regulation and penalty in the state plumbing code directly into city law. 00 commercial. 00. 00 per hour or portion of an hour, the same rate charged for electrical and building plan reviews. Registration of plumbing contractors runs through Chapter 1309, and inspections are coordinated through Chapter 1305's inspection framework.

Violations & Fines

Under 1345.99, whoever violates any provision of the adopted plumbing code shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than three months, or both, with each day or partial day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plumbing code applies in Medina?

The 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code, adopted under Codified Ordinance 1345.01 by Ordinance 32-24 on February 12, 2024. Its regulations and penalties are made part of the City's Building Code exactly as if written into it.

How much is a residential plumbing permit in Medina?

The residential base fee is $150.00 and covers the first ten fixtures under 1311.044, with each additional fixture costing $5.00. A $50.00 minimum fee applies to any plumbing permit regardless of scope.

What is the penalty for unpermitted plumbing work in Medina?

A violation of the adopted plumbing code under 1345.99 carries a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both, and each day the violation continues counts as a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

[1]Codified Ordinances of Medina, OH §§ 1345.01, 1311.044

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