Administration and Staffing

For general questions or inquiries, please call the Building Department’s main line at (440) 326-1491.

Mary Tomski
Financial/Project Systems Coordinator
Payments, logs, and distributes building plans for plan review; checks and reviews permit applications and supporting documents for proper form, the sufficiency of information, and conformance with legal standards; issues permits as authorized.
In addition, Mary handles Payroll, Sick Leave, and Vacation forms. Contractor/Rental Registration forms, Renewal forms, Related Records and Citizen Complaint entries.
440.326.1472
mtomski@cityofelyria.org

Please contact the Appropriate Inspector(s) Directly to Schedule an Inspection or Request Information.

Commercial/Residential Building Inspector

Darryl Farkas
Chief Building Official, Residential Building Official, and Zoning Administrator.
Certified as a Building Official, Residential Building Official, Commercial Building Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, Residential Building Inspector and International Property Maintenance Inspector.
The Building Official and Residential Building Official is responsible for the enforcement of the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards and of Chapters 3781. and 3791. of the Ohio Revised Code relating to the construction, arrangement, and the erection of buildings or parts thereof.
In addition, Mr. Farkas handles; Zoning / Sign Inquires / Reviews, and Citizens Complaints related to the enforcement of the International Property Maintenance and Local Zoning Code.
440.326.1473
dfarkas@cityofelyria.org

Brandon Borrelli
Building Inspector, & Residential Building Official.
Certified as a Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Official.
In addition, Inspector Borelli handles / is the primary for; Commercial Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Tile, HVAC installations, Fences (over 6’) and Special Inspections.  Inspector Borelli is the Primary for All Residential Plan Review, Footing, Foundation, Tile, Slab, Garages, Sheds and Zoning reviews. Mr. Borrelli is also the Backup Inspector for Commercial Framing, Energy, Penetrations, Fire Walls, Sprinkler / Suppression, Kitchen Hoods, Fire Alarm, Hood Suppression, Alterations, Signs, and Finals. Residential Decks, Porches, Fire Repair and Demo.
440.326.1481
bborrelli@cityofelyria.org

Raymond Langdon.
Building Inspector, Residential Building Official and Residential Building Inspector.
Certified as a Building Inspector, Residential Building Official, Residential Building Inspector, and International Property Maintenance Inspector. Mr. Langdon also holds multiple lead licensing certifications from the State of Ohio. In addition, Inspector Langdon handles / is the primary for; Commercial Framing, Energy, Penetrations, Fire Walls, Sprinkler / Suppression, Kitchen Hoods, Fire Alarm, Hood Suppression, Alterations, Signs, and Finals. Residential Building Finals & Fire Repair.
Mr. Langdon is also the Backup Inspector for Commercial Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Tile, HVAC installations, Fences (over 6’) and Special Inspections. Residential, All Plan Review, HVAC and Zoning reviews.
440.326.1478
rlangdon@cityofelyria.org

Daniel Hamker
Plumbing and Residential Building Inspector.
Certified as a Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Inspector.  In addition, Inspector Hamker handles / is the primary for; All Commercial, Plumbing and associated Special Inspections. All Residential Plumbing, HVAC, Frame, Energy, Penetrations, & Driveway / Zoning Reviews. Mr. Hamker is the Backup for Residential, Footings, Foundations, Tile & Slabs, Building Finals, Garages, Sheds, Pools, & Waterproofing.
440.326.1480
dhamker@cityofelyria.org

Billy Madden
Electrical Safety Inspector, Residential Building Inspector and Electrical Plans Examiner-Int.
Certified as an Electrical Safety Inspector, Residential Building Inspector. In addition, Inspector Madden handles/ is primary for; All Commercial, Electrical and associated Special Inspections. All Residential Electric,  Decks, Porches, Pools and Complaints. Mr. Madden is the Backup for Residential, Frame, Energy, Penetrations, Roofs, Siding, Windows, Doors, and Zoning reviews under 200 Sq. Ft. in size.
440.326.1475
bmadden@cityofelyria.org

Steve Hughes
Residential Building Inspector
Certified as a Residential Building Inspector. In addition, Mr. Hughes handles / is primary for; Residential Roofs, Windows, Doors, Siding, Waterproofing & Zoning reviews under 200 Sq. Ft in size.
440-326-1476
shughes@cityofelyria.org

Housing Inspector

The Deputy Housing Inspector performs inspections of Houses and Property for Conformance with Applicable Codes pertaining to Litter, Overgrowth, Abandoned Vehicles and Interior and Exterior Building Conditions – They handle Written and Oral Correspondence relative to Code Violations – They work directly with Senior Staff and the Law Department. In addition, they Maintain Records of Inspections Activities; make Photographic Records of Violations – Prepare or Complete Various Forms, Reports, Correspondence, Logs, Inspection Reports, Notices, Formal Warnings, Citations, Affidavits, and Court Disposition Forms. They also receive Various Forms, Reports, Correspondence, Inspection Reports, Police/Fire Reports, Newspapers, Photographs, Maps, Property Records, Legal Documents, Manuals, Codes, Ordinances, Directories, Reference Material, or other Documentation; Reviews, Completes, Processes, Forwards or Retains as Appropriate.

Bobby Green
Deputy Housing Inspector and Residential Building Inspector-Trn.
Certified as an International Property Maintenance Inspector and Residential Building Inspector Trainee.
440.326.1489
bgreen@cityofelyria.org

Chris Parker
Deputy Housing Inspector
Certified as an International Property Maintenance Inspector.
440.326.1471
cparker@cityofelyria.org

Dawn Calvert
Assistant Safety Service Director – Building Department, Building and Lands Department
Administrator of Department Personnel and operations.
440.326.1404
dcalvert@cityofelyria.org