SMOKE ALARM NOTICE Building Department   Shelby Township Building Department's mission is to protect public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction within the community, and, in general, to secure safety to life and property from hazards incident to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition or occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.

Harry Reese, Building Director

Our Objectives   To obtain compliance with national, state and local construction codes through the process of permit issuance; plan review; and onsite inspections of work performed.   Our Responsibilities   The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.  In addition, the Building Department administers and enforces ordinance provisions pertaining to fences, sidewalks, tree and woodland preservation, unsafe buildings and zoning.   Applications   This section provides links to various permit application forms. The forms may be completed online, printed, and presented to the Building Department for processing.         Building Permit Application      Certificate of Zoning Compliance Instructions        Certificate of Zoning Compliance Application            Construction Board of Appeals      Construction Board of Appeals Application      Electrical Permit Application                 Fence Permit Application       Fence Ordinance Agreement      Inspection Request       Mechanical Permit Application      Plumbing Permit Application        Sidewalk Permit Application        Zoning Compliance Permit Application      Request for Address assignment Form      Fee Schedules   This section provides links to various permit fee schedules.       Building Permit Fees       Electrical Permit Fees       Mechanical permit Fees       Plumbing Permits Fees       Performance Bond Schedule   Outline of Procedures   For your assistance, the outline of procedures listed below have been developed for common construction activities.  The outline procedures highlight code requirements and provide instructions to apply for a permit.    Accessory Buildings      Outline for Commercial or Industrial            Outline for ACC Buildings - Less than 200 ft           Outline for Accessory Building      Outline for Construction Trailers                   Outline for Demolition        Energy Code/Worksheet -currently unavailable due to revisions      Fences      Finish Basement       New Single Family Residence       Decks       Signs       Single Family Additions       Swimming Pools, Hot tubs, and Spas      Pool Alarm Affidavit     Waiver -Multiple Family     Waiver - Single Family Other Links Tree Protective Fencing Code Information BOCA International Portable Spa Safety Cover Request Preliminary Grade Certificate Cover Letter Permit Termination Request Final Grade Certificate Cover Letter Michigan Consumer and Industry Services Building Permit Requirements National Fire Protection Association Energy Code -currently unavailable due to revisions Inspections Required Order of Inspections Fire Alarm Affidavit Gas Pressure Test Affidavit Flood Plain (F.E.M.A.) Information 1-800-427-4661 Flood Plain maps are available for review Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Building Department Counter.  Freedom of Information Request Form                                    Special Inspection Reports Statement of Special Inspections Concrete Special Inspection Report Masonry Special Inspection Report Steel Special Inspection Report Commercial Industrial Special Inspection  Residential Moving Structure Special Inspection Plumbing Backflow Preventer Test Report Form

Upper level Municipal Building 52700 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI  48316-3572 Hours of Operation 8:30 am to 5:00 pm  (Monday through Friday) Phone: (586) 731-5969 Fax: (586) 803-2099 For questions to the Building Department send e-mail to: building@shelbytwp.org