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Franklin County (Columbus) Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor Permit Calculator

Official fee schedule logic based on Columbus City Code Chapter 4107. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.

Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor) Verifiable Municipal Factsheet
AHJ Authority
City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services
Enforced Ordinance
Columbus City Code Chapter 4107
Plan Check SLA
10 - 16 Business Days
Surety Bond Required
$25,000
AHJ Verified Workstation 2026 Fee Schedule Enforced

Franklin County (Columbus) Commercial Permit Fee Estimator

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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier 📜 Columbus City Code Chapter 4107

Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.

3. Itemized Cost Assessment AHJ Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Fee Ratio Breakdown: Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Estimated Total Permit Fee All Municipal AHJ Surcharges & Ordinance Fees Included
$0.00

Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist

Franklin County (Columbus) AHJ Requirements
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Contractor Surety License Bond

Franklin County (Columbus) requires an active $25,000 Ohio Contractor Registration Bond on file prior to plan submittal.

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Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)

Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Franklin County (Columbus) Building Dept as Certificate Holder.

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Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor Submittal Guide — Franklin County (Columbus) Enforced under Columbus City Code Chapter 4107 | Reviewed Q3 2026
PE Stamp Required

Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor Submittal Rules in Franklin County (Columbus)

Specialized trade submittals for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor in Franklin County (Columbus), Ohio are administered by City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services. Permits are required prior to installing, extending, replacing, or altering any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, or life-safety infrastructure under Columbus City Code Chapter 4107.

Intake review for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor requires verified trade licensing, minimum contractor general liability COI filings ($1,000,000+), and compliance with enforced regional code editions (Ohio Building Code (OBC) commercial specs.).

Mandatory Submittal Plan Documents & PE Engineering Stamps

Plans submitted to City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor must include scaled engineering drawings and specifications:

Required Documents
  • Food Service Grease Interceptor Calculations
  • County Health Dept Clearance
Base Fee Structure Minimum permit fee: $325 | Plan review surcharge: 55% of base fee.

Inspection Sequence for Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor

Work performed under a Commercial Kitchen & Grease Interceptor permit in Franklin County (Columbus) requires mandatory rough-in and final field inspections. Rough-in inspections must be conducted and signed off by the municipal inspector prior to covering or concealing any piping, ductwork, structural framing, or electrical conductors. Final inspection and system testing are required for building certificate of completion issuance.

Official AHJ Source Citation

City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services Official Building Department

111 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215 | Phone: (614) 645-6090

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