Administration and Staffing
For general questions or inquiries, please call the Building Department’s main line at (440) 326-1491.
Commercial / Residential Building Inspectors.
Darryl Farkas
Chief Building Official, Residential Building Official, Zoning Administrator, Lead Property Maintenance Inspector.
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. Please note when making a Zoning Request to complete the Appropriate Zoning Request Form Available on our Web site and return it to the e-mail listed. Thank You
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 is the primary for; Commercial Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Tile, HVAC installations, and Special Inspections. Inspector Borelli is the Primary for All Residential Plan, Zoning reviews, Waterproofing & Building Finals. Mr. Borrelli is also the Backup Inspector for Commercial Framing, Energy, Penetrations, Fire Walls, Sprinkler / Suppression, Kitchen Hoods, Fire Alarm, Hood Suppression, Alterations, Signs, Fences over 6’ and Building Finals. Residential Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Shear Walls, Framing, Decks, Porches, Fire Repair, Heating 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. In addition, Inspector Langdon is the primary for; Commercial Framing, Energy, Penetrations, Fire Walls, Sprinkler / Suppression, Kitchen Hoods, Fire Alarm, Hood Suppression, Alterations, Signs, Demo, Building Finals and fences over 6’. Residential Building Finals, Fire Repair & Demos. Mr. Langdon is also the Backup Inspector for Commercial Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Tile, HVAC installations, Signs and Special Inspections. Residential, All Plan Review, Footings, Foundations, Slabs, Shear Walls, Framing, Waterproofing, HVAC, Zoning reviews and complaints as needed.
440.326.1478
rlangdon@cityofelyria.org
Shawn Wilford
Plumbing Inspector.
Certified as a Plumbing Inspector. In addition, Inspector Wilford is the primary for; All Commercial, Plumbing, associated Special Inspections, Residential Plumbing, Zoning for Driveways, Fences and complaints as needed.
440.326.1480
swilford@cityofelyria.org
Kyle Close
Deputy Housing Inspector
Certified as a Residential Building Inspector-Int. In addition, Mr. Close is primary for All Residential Footings, Foundations, Slab, Tile, Shear wall, Framing, Energy, Penetrations, Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofs, Waterproofing, Decks, Porches, Garages, Zoning inspections / Reviews under 200 Sq. Ft in size. Mr. Close is also Backup Inspector for Residential Building Finals, Fire Repair, Waterproofing, Driveways, pools sheds, & fences.
440.326.1477
kclose@cityofelyria.org
Commercial / Residential Building Inspectors.
Billy Madden
Electrical Safety Inspector, & Residential Building Inspector.
Certified as an Electrical Safety Inspector, Electrical Plans Examiner, & Residential Building Inspector. In addition, Inspector Madden is primary for; All Commercial, Electrical and associated Special Inspections. All Residential Electric, HVAC, Pools, and Complaints. Mr. Madden is the Backup for Residential plan reviews, Footings, Foundations, Tile & Slabs, Building Finals, Frame, Shear Wall, Energy, Penetrations, Roofs, Siding, Windows, Doors, Waterproofing, Decks, Porches, Roofs, Garages and Zoning reviews under 200 Sq. Ft. in size.
440.326.1475
bmadden@cityofelyria.org
Housing Inspectors
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
Secretarial Team
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, processes purchase orders, is the local Board of Building Standards and, the Board of Zoning and Appeals Secretary.
In addition, Mary handles Payroll, Sick Leave, and Vacation forms. Contractor/Rental Registration forms, Contractor 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.
Leesha Dohler
Accounting Clerk I,
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, Leesha handles Payroll, Sick Leave, and Vacation forms. Contractor/Rental Registration forms, Contractor Renewal forms, Related Records and Citizen Complaint entries.
440.326.1474