Construction Code Enforcement

Township boards have the option of enforcing the State's construction code. If a township determines to enforce the State Construction Code within the township, the township must designate an enforcing agency. The agency may be any qualified official or agent of the township licensed by the state. Two or more municipalities may also agree to jointly appoint an enforcing agency .

Townships that enforce the construction code must create a construction board of appeals. The construction board must consist of not less than three nor more than seven members and are appointed by the township supervisor (with board approval) for two-year terms. A CBA member must be qualified by experience or training in the building trades (MCL 125.1514).

The Office of Local Government and Consumer Services is responsible for investigation of consumer licensing complaints, performance evaluations of local enforcing agencies, applications and ordinances for approval to administer and enforce construction codes locally, registration of construction code and fire inspectors, and approval of training programs for code inspectors.

To download permits, forms and other information, click on the links below or the "Quick Links" on the right.
Building Division
Electrical Division
Mechanical Division
Plumbing Division

State Fire Marshall

International Property Maintenance Code information