building dept & permits

Building/Elec/Plumb/Mech

If you are not sure if you need a permit, PLEASE call the Building Department.

If you are not doing the work yourself, you must hire a Michigan licensed contractor.

This contractor should pull the permits, making them liable for the project.

If you are unsure if your contractor is licensed, contact the Building Department at 269-424-3125.

Before you DIG - It's fast and free to call Miss Dig @ 811 or check the web at: www.missdig811.org !

We are pleased to introduce Cloud Based Permit System!

Our new Cloud-Based Building and Zoning Application and Inspection System is real time with on-line interaction from the zoning application through final certificate of occupancy!

For permits, information or assistance with this system, please contact Scott Saunders 269-999-6475.

INSPECTORS:

Building Inspector - Scott Saunders

Cell Phone: 269-999-6475

Office Phone: 269-424-3125

Email: scbuilding@sisterlakescable.com

Office Hours:

Monday 10am to noon; Wednesday 9am to noon

or by appointment

FEMA and Floodplain - see Building Inspector

Electrical Inspector - Ron Bellaire

Cass Co Insp: Mon & Wed

Phone: 269-663-3429

Email: rbellaire65@gmail.com

Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector - John Dobberteen

Phone: 269-651-4567

Fax: 269-687-2726

Email: dobberteeninc@gmail.com

Permits

Demo/Commercial/Residential Permit

video tutorial for cloud permit

Electrical Permit Instructions
Electrical Permit Application

Mechanical Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application

CHECK FIRST FOR SOIL & SEDIMENTATION PERMITS (CLICK BELOW)

*SOIL EROSION & SEDIMENTATION PERMITS !

you may need this first if you are building within 500 ft of a lake or stream or over an acre in size.

FAQ and Examples

Framing and Footing for Decks

Complaint about your residential builder?

The state Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) is

responsible for application reviews and investigates complaints against residential builders, and maintenance and alterations contractors - call (517) 241-9309 or LARA-BCC-RBS-Licensing@michigan.gov (licensing questions) or LARA-BCC-RBS-Compliance@michigan.gov (complaint questions).

FOR ZONING permits & ordinances - click here