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BUILDING DIVISION



The goal of the Building Division is to provide the best building code enforcement services possible, to assist applicants with the building construction process and provide them the opportunity to complete their building goals and ideas within this community. We will accomplish this by providing the required technical and customer service training of our inspection staff. This type of work ethics will demonstrate that we will meet the needs and accepted standards of our customers.

NEW!!

Small Residential Projects

Automatic Inspection within 30 Days

"NOTICE"

CODES IN EFFECT-UPDATE AUGUST 1, 2008

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2003 MICHIGAN UNIFORM

ENERGY CODE RULES NOW IN EFFECT

October 27, 2008

In 2002, the Department of Labor & Economic Growth established a committee to review and update Michigan's Uniform Energy Code. After review and promulgation of the code, the Ingham County Circuit Court issued an injunction to halt the February 28, 2005, effective date of the rules. Therefore, the rules have been pending litigation since that time. On October 24, 2008, this matter was before the court with a decision following to dismiss the complaint and dissolve the injunction; thereby making the rules effective immediately.

 

Therefore, all new permit applications from October 27, 2008 must apply with the 2003 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC).

To access this document and download a free copy of

2003 Michigan Uniform Energy Code click here ....

DEPARTMENT SERVICES

The Building Department is responsible for the review, approval and specification of all building construction plans and renovation/remodeling of existing buildings. Department duties consist of the following:

 

  • Building & zoning construction reviews
  • Issuance of building and zoning permits
  • Registration of licensed contractors
  • On-site building inspections
  • Compliance review of all building construction
  • Issuance of certificates of occupancy
  • Assist and review citizen complaints of building construction
  • Initiate compliance actions for corrections to building violations
  • Provide technical assistance to code issues and construction methods
  • Assist applicants seeking a building and zoning variance request and/or appeal
  • Official record keeper for all existing and new building construction activities
  • Damage assessment


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a building permit?
This is a license to legally start construction of a building project

What projects need building permits?

  • All new buildings
  • All additions to existing buildings
  • Renovations/alterations: kitchen remodels, finish basements, strip & reroofing and replacement windows.
  • All building & structures demolitions
  • Temporary structures including prefabricated
  • Decks
  • Pools/Spas
  • Fireplaces
Other construction activities that need mechanical permits:
  • Additions & alterations to electrical systems
  • Additions & alterations to plumbing systems
  • Additions & alterations to HVAC (heating, ventilating & conditioning)
What projects need a Zoning permit?
  • Commercial signs & banners
  • All fences
  • Temporary structures
What is the purpose of permits?
Permits allow the enforcement of the codes, which have been adopted by the State, County and Township. The enforcement of the codes is carried out to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

Why are permits used?
Permits are valuable tool needed to provide a vital step in enforcement of codes. Permits ensure code compliance, also that your property is protected and that your value is maintained. It also provides as communication for understanding the codes and laws of the community. Permits also insure that minimum standards are met and proper materials are used.

What is the building permit process?
  • Meet your building department staff
  • Submit building permit application
  • Wait for permit review process
  • Receive results of permit review process
  • Receive building permit
  • Request and receive inspection results
  • Receive all final approvals
  • Obtain Certificate of Occupancy (permission to utilize the building)