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The Building Department is established
to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for the community
through the enforcement of Building Codes and City Ordinances
relating to construction and land use regulation.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan State Construction
Code Act in accordance with Section 9 of Act 230, P.A.
1972, as amended, the building official of the City
of Algonac, William C. Klaassen, is hereby designated as the enforcing
agency to discharge the responsibility of the City under Act
230, State of Michigan. The City assumes responsibility
for the administration and enforcement of said act throughout
its corporate limits.
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Building permit fees, which include processing, staff
review and all necessary inspections, are based on the
cost of the project. Trade permit fees are based on
the actual work being performed. Homeowners are eligible
to obtain permits by filing an affidavit affirming they
are doing the work themselves.
To request an inspection for all construction
activity call 794-9361 x214 a minimum of 24 hours in
advance. The inspection will be scheduled according
to the inspector’s availability.
Permits are required for the following
work:
New Construction
Alterations
Garages/carports
Decks/porches
Sheds
Fences
Replacement windows (if the overall size is changing)
Re-roofing (if wood replacement is required)
Any repairs estimated to cost more than $600
Electrical, plumbing, heating/refrigeration work
Grading and site compliance
Signs
STATE REQUIREMENTS
Inspectors in Michigan are required to be licensed through
the Michigan Consumer and Industry Services. To maintain
registration with the State, all inspectors are required
to complete a number of hours of continuing education
in approved educational or training programs.
Garrett Smith is registered as Mechanical
Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Plan Reviewer.
Fred Ouellette is registered as Electrical
Inspector and Plan Reviewer.
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
All contractors who work on residential property are
required to be licensed with the State of Michigan and
required to register with the City of Algonac. Upon
request for a permit, the Clerk will verify registration
status of a Building Contractor, Electrical Contractor,
Mechanical Contractor or Plumbing Contractor with the
City records.
When a contractor registers with the City, the holder
of the license must appear in person.
The contractor must present a State License, and a verifiable
picture identification card. (I.D. card may be driver’s
license or State I.D. card.)
The application requires the contractor’s name,
address, phone number, Federal Employer I.D. Number,
or reason for exemption, MESC Employer Number or reason
for exemption, the applicant’s signature and date.
The contractor must pay the registration fee, as set
forth in the City of Algonac fee schedule.
Only a Master Electrician (or homeowner performing work)
is permitted to apply for and obtain an electrical permit.
Residential Builders, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
contractors are required to register with the City annually.
All City registrations expire on December 31st of each
year.
A General Contractor performing commercial
construction is not required to be licensed by the State
of Michigan, but is required to register with the City
of Algonac and pay the annual registration fee.
BUSINESS LICENSE
The City of Algonac, Code of Ordinances requires all
business owners to obtain a business license, in accordance
with Chapter 11, Article 1-IV. The license is valid
for one year, and license fee is determined by Council.
RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION ORDINANCE
The City of Algonac, Code of Ordinances, Article VII
(Multiple Dwellings and Rooming houses) and Article
X (Single Family Rental Housing) set forth Landlord
Registration and Inspection requirements. The following
is a guideline for the inspection of all rental dwelling
units. Further detail and description is set forth in
the International Property Maintenance Code.
Landlords are required to register all
rental property and have inspection every other year.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission reviews and takes action on
the following items:
Site Plan review and approval
Lot split requests
Rezoning requests
Contact the Building Administrator for
specific questions regarding the above items. Applications
for submittal to the Planning Commission are available
at City Hall.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Applications and the fee must be submitted to
the City Clerk a minimum of 20 business days prior to
schedule meeting date of Zoning Board of Appeals. At
this meeting, you may appear in person, or be represented
by an agent or attorney.
Prior to the meeting, the ZBA gives notice
to all persons on City tax rolls within a radius of
300 feet of property subject to the appeal. There will
also be a resume of your request published in a qualified
newspaper at least ten days prior to the ZBA meeting.
Your application will not be considered
unless all required information is provided at time
of submission, to include a sketch or diagram of property
depicting measurements, structures and proposed additions
to the property.
The Building Inspector or City Clerk will
be available to answer questions or assist you in filling
out the application.
If your variance is approved you must
obtain a building permit within a year of approval.
CODES
The City of Algonac enforces the following codes:
Michigan Building Code 2006
Michigan Residential Code 2006
National Electrical Code 2005
Michigan Plumbing Code 2006
Michigan Mechanical Code 2006
Michigan Plumbing Code 2006
Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings 2006
Michigan Uniform Energy Code 2003
You may purchase code books directly
from the State of Michigan:
Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Construction Codes
PO Box 30255
Lansing, Michigan 48909
1-517-241-9313
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