Buildings and Inspections Staffing and House Bill 361
Cincinnati
Summary
An ordinance would create three new Elevator Inspector job classifications with salary ranges, expanding the City's capacity to inspect elevators — a public safety matter for residents in multi-story buildings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Establishes salary ranges for three new classifications; total cost not stated.
Residents and workers who rely on elevator safety inspections.
City residents relying on rigorous municipal code enforcement and safety inspections.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Cincinnati City Council — October 28, 2026
An ordinance would create three new Elevator Inspector job classifications with salary ranges, expanding the City's capacity to inspect elevators — a public safety matter for residents in multi-story buildings.
Budget, Finance & Governance Committee — March 18, 2026
Director Dahlberg highlighted the success of the Building Inspector Academy in onboarding new staff, but warned that proposed state legislation, House Bill 361, could mandate third-party plan reviews and inspections, undermining city quality control and reducing municipal revenues.
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