Handouts / Procedures

The Building Division offers these publications to answer questions and help you along with your project.

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Available Documents

  1. 10 Things Your Contractor Wont Tell You (PDF)
  2. Available Short Circuit Current (PDF)
  3. Brick Flashing Instructions (PDF)
  4. Deck Construction (PDF)
  5. Fence Regulations (PDF)
  6. Fire Alarm Permit Packet. 2017
  7. Fire Protection and Suppression Design Standards (PDF)
  8. Fire Protection System Inspection Requirements (PDF)
  9. Fire Suppression Permit Application (Must Submit In Person)
  10. Fire Suppression Riser Diagram (PDF)
  11. Garage Sale Information (PDF)
  12. Garages and Accessory Structures (PDF)
  13. Generic Plot Plan (PDF)
  14. Grease Interceptor Details for Restaurants (PDF)
  15. Hiring A Contractor (PDF)
  16. Manufactured Housing Handbook (State of Michigan Publication) (PDF)
  1. New Home Construction (PDF)
  2. Outside Sales and Display Permits (PDF)
  3. Plan Review Requirements (Non-Residential) (PDF)
  4. Plan Review Requirements (Residential) (PDF)
  5. Renovation - Lead Pamphlet (PDF)
  6. Residential Additions (PDF)
  7. Residential Elevation Certificate (PDF)
  8. Residential Elevation Worksheet (PDF)
  9. Residential Elevations Worksheet (PDF)
  10. Screen Wall Standard Detail (PDF)
  11. Sidewalks, Driveways and Other Flatwork Concrete (PDF)
  12. Simpson Repair and Protection Flyer (PDF)
  13. Swimming Pool Regulations (PDF)
  14. Underground Electrical Wiring Depth Requirements (PDF)
  15. Water Meter Installation Instructions (PDF)
  16. Zoning Ordinance (Unofficial Copy for Reference Only) Large File (PDF)