Building Department

About Building

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HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 8:00AM – 4:00PM, Tuesdays 8:00AM – 12:00PM

PERMITTING CLERK

Jan Corwin

permit@norvelltwp-mi.gov

(517) 536-4370 ext. 101

(517) 536-0110

PERMIT & INSPECTION GENERAL INFORMATION

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ALL DOGS MUST BE SECURED PRIOR TO INSPECTION
PERMITS MUST BE AT THE JOB SITE
ADDRESS MUST BE POSTED AT THE ROAD
ALLOW A 24/72 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE FOR INSPECTIONS, SCHEDULE ALL INSPECTIONS WITH RESPECTIVE INSPECTOR

Inspections: Zoning

Approval is required for all construction projects prior to permitting, including sheds, fences, and concrete.
Plot/Site plan with setbacks and lot coverage is necessary for remodels and new builds.

Inspections: Building

Building Plan Review Required before permit is issued, application and plans to be submitted to the Permit Clerk
Footer – Inspection when forms are set, and re-bar is in place and BEFORE concrete is poured.
Holes/piers – Inspection BEFORE poles are set or per instructions from Inspector.
Note: ICF, PWF, Superior wall foundations may require additional footer inspections, check with inspector.
Backfill – Inspection when drain tile and foundation coating are applied below grade. Drain tile is to be below top
of floor with a minimum of 6” of pea stone surrounding the tile.
(heated structures and attached garages require 6 mil plastic below floor)
Underground for Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing
Frame – inspection prior to siding and subtrades ( electrical, mechanical, or plumbing)
Rough – inspection after sub-trades rough inspections are approved. For mobile homes (tie downs), bedrooms
require egress to exterior of dwelling and all basements require one (1) egress window or door.
Insulation – inspection before wall or ceiling coverings are installed. Walls R-21, Ceiling R-38, Foundation R-10,
Floor R-10.
Final – Prior to inspection, the following must be completed:
- All final inspections for Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing permits.
- Smoke/CO2 detectors must be installed to code where required.
- Guardrails/handrails installed where required.
- House number posted/installed and visible from the road.
- Mobile homes must have all tie-downs, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and all skirting installed.
- Final grades 6” fall to distance of 10”, cannot flow water to adjoining properties.

Inspections: Other Trades

Electrical:
Review, Service, Rough, Underground, and Final

Mechanical:
Rough, Gas Pressure Test, Underground, Final

Plumbing:
Rough, Shower Pan, Sewer Line OR Septic Line, Underground, and Final

Upon approval of final building and trade inspections a CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (CofO) may be obtained
NO TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED FOR MOBILE HOMES
TO OCCUPY a STRUCTURE WITHOUT a CofO IS ILLEGAL
Homestead tax credits cannot be obtained without a CofO

Please allow a 24/72-hour advance notice for inspections

Schedule all inspections with the respective inspector

Schedule inspections with respective inspector

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BUILDING INSPECTOR

Marty Taylor

517 425-4886

Plan Exam & Building Permit
Mobile Home Permit
Temporary Mobile Home Permit
Re-Roof permit

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

Mark Fish

517 206-6551

Electrical Permit

PLUMBING INSPECTOR

Tom Trudeau

517 206-9005

Plumbing Permit

ZONING

Jay Truchan

517 536-4370 ext. 108

Zoning Permit Checklist
Zoning Permit Application
Conditional Use/Site Plan Review Application

PERMIT CLERK

Jan Corwin

517 536-4370 ext. 101

New Address Application
Retaining Wall Permit

MECHANICAL

Jim Wiech

517 937-2813

Mechanical Permit

Online Payment for Permits

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Projects for Which a Permit is Not Required
Homeowner Versus Contractor Permit Application Information
Requirements for Accessory Structures
Check List of Requirements to Build a Stick Built / Barndominium Home

Norvell Township