ALL REQUESTS FOR BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRE TWO (2) SETS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1. Mortgage survey showing location of proposed site and relationship to the property lines and main dwelling.

2. Typical wall section view identifying material used in the assembly.

BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE BUILDING THE FOLLOWING:

Satellite Dish
Fences
Patios
Garages
Decks
Windows (if size changes)
Additions
Ground Base Antenna
Approaches
Sidewalks
Sheds
Pools
Porches

Building Permit Applications can be obtained at the Building Department for all trades. Once submitted, a Building Application is reviewed by a Plan Reviewer and either approved or denied, based on the information supplied to us. The Contractor/Owner is then notified, by phone. All other applications are reviewed by the Chief Inspectors and then issued upon receipt of payment.

If you are considering having work done on your home, there are some things you should know before hiring a contractor. First, ask to see his or her contractors license. It should state the type of license (Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Contractor), and the company name and address. The expiration date should be valid through the year, and include their permanent ID number.

The Bureau of Construction Codes in Lansing Michigan can verify the validity of the Contractors License. The following is a list of phone numbers at the Bureau in Lansing for inquiries regarding contractors.

BUILDING SECTION (517) 241-9317

ELECTRICAL DIVISION (517) 241-9320

PLUMBING DIVISION (517) 241-9330

MECHANICAL DIVISION (517) 241-9325