Building Department
147 Wabash, Milan MI 48160
Phone - 734.439.7089
Fax - 734.439.3925
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Permit Information
Building [Call for Further Information]
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A building permit is required when any structural change or
major alteration is made to an existing building or when any
new construction is undertaken. Normal building maintenance
does not require a building permit in most instances. Separate
permits for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work are also
required when applicable.
Plumbing [$45.00 per Inspection]
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Plumbing permits are issued to Licensed Plumbers or an Owner
if the Owner occupies the dwelling unit. The Owner's plumbing
permit is applicable to single-family, owner -occupied dwelling
units only. Examples of plumbing work requiring plumbing permits
and inspections include the placement of new plumbing fixtures,
soil pipe connections, replacement of sewer laterals, soil
stacks, vent pipes and water supply lines
Mechanical [$45.00 per Inspection]
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Mechanical permits are issued to Licensed Mechanical Contractors
or an Owner if the Owner occupies the dwelling unit. The Owner's
mechanical permit is applicable to single-family, owner-occupied
dwelling units only. Examples of mechanical work requiring
mechanical permits and inspections include the replacement
of, or new installations of heating systems, water heaters,
chimney liners, gas lines, air conditioning systems and duct
work.
Electrical [$45.00 per Inspection]
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Electrical permits are issued to Licensed Electricians or
an Owner if the Owner occupies the dwelling unit. The Owner's
Electrical permit is applicable to single-family, owner -occupied
dwelling units only. Examples of electrical work requiring
Electrical Permits include the installation of a new electrical
service, or any addition to or alteration of the existing
branch circuit; the installation of new electrical outlets
and/or light fixtures; the installation of new fuse or circuit
breaker panels.
Soil Erosion [Call for Further Information]
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All Soil Erosion permits require photographs of work site
and a site plan drawing indicating the location and extent
of the proposed soil erosion plan. The photographs must be
submitted at the time the application is made.
Frequently Asked Questions |
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WHAT IS A BUILDING PERMIT?
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A building permit is an agreement between the the City of Milan and the applicant whereby the applicant agrees to follow all
codes and the City agrees to inspect the construction to ensure that all codes are followed. A building permit issued by the
Building Department serves as a formal and legal authorization to start the construction work.
The applicant must submit construction documents to show what they intend to do. In some cases, the construction documents will be required to be prepared by a registered architect and/or engineer who is licensed in the State of Michigan. When the construction documents are approved, the construction must conform to the construction documents.
WHY DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
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You need one for your own protection. A building permit guarantees the work will be inspected by the City Building Inspector. The building inspector may discover shoddy work, faulty materials, deviations from construction documents and violations of the codes that may result in unsafe or hazardous conditions for you and your family. Another consideration that cannot be overlooked is the fact that it is a violation of City Code not to have a building permit when the work being performed requires one. Failure to obtain the necessary building permits may result in prosecution.
WHEN DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
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A building permit is required when any structural change or major alteration is made to an existing building or when any new
construction is undertaken. Normal building maintenance does not require a building permit in most instances. Separate permits
for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work are also required when applicable. If you are unsure, please contact the Building Department.
WHERE DO I GET A BUILDING PERMIT?
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An application for a building permit is made in person at the Building Department. The application can
be made by the Owner or a licensed Contractor. It is, however, the Owner's responsibility to see that
a building permit is secured and posted on the project job site.
Construction documents should be in sufficient detail to show the location of the property lines, dimensions of the project, kind and size of materials used and building elevations.
HOW MUCH DOES A BUILDING PERMIT COST?
All information concerning building permit cost is based upon the current permit fee schedules for the Milan Building, Zoning and Assessing Department.
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