Construction: the Division reviews building plans for the construction & renovation of commercial & public building projects; conducts inspections of plumbing, electrical and structural systems.
Mechanical systems: the Division inspects mechanical systems including steam engines and boilers, hydronics, escalators, elevators and the lifts inside structures for wind turbines;
Maintenance: The Division provides testing and inspection of bedding, upholstered furniture and stuffed toys; annual inspection of ski lifts and roller skating rinks.
Wage & Hour: the Division investigates complaints related to the Ohio minimum wage, prevailing wage and the employment of minors in Ohio.
Geoff Eaton was appointed interim superintendent of the Division of Industrial Compliance in September 2018. He has over 33 years of experience in building design and construction and 26 years as a chief building official and plans examiner.
Eaton began his career with the Division of Industrial Compliance in 1998 as a plans examiner. Two years later, he became chief of the division’s Bureau of Building Code Compliance. In September 2017, Eaton was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of the division. Moving the department towards streamlined, fully electronic processes is one of Eaton’s highest priorities.
Prior to his time with Commerce, Eaton was the chief building official for the City of Mansfield, and also practiced as an architect in the private sector for approximately eight years.
Making the building department part of the design team early in the process is one of Eaton’s most important concepts that he promotes to both stakeholders and staff. Eaton has a B.S. in architecture from the Ohio State University and attended the John Glenn School of Public Affairs where he received his Certified Public Manager designation.
The Division of Industrial Compliance serves Ohio’s citizens, workers and industrial components. To ensure a safe environment and improve the quality of life for Ohioans, the Division approves construction plans, oversees maintenance and inspects items varying from buildings to bedding, while creating a job-friendly environment.
Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance 6606 Tussing Rd. P.O. Box 4009 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009
Phone (614) 644-2223 Fax (614) 644-2618 E-Mail IC@com.state.oh.us