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Permits

Permits
Permits are required for various projects such as commercial buildings, residential buildings, demolitions and accessory structures, which include detached garages, pole barns, sheds over 200 square feet, swimming pools, ponds, additions and decks.

Construction Plan Review
Plans must be submitted for all commercial and residental construction. Specific instructions are listed on the building application requirements form.

Residential and commercial permits take approximately 10 days to process due to the review time needed before approval is granted. Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits can be obtained during normal business hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Download building permit application.

Demolition Permits
A permit is required for the demolition of any commercial or residential building. When submitting for a permit to demolish a building, a written release from all utility companies indicating services have been properly terminated is required.

Detached Assessory Buildings Permits
A permit is required for all detached assessory buildings over 200 square feet and all buildings must compny with zoning requirements.

Electrical Permits
Permits are required for the installation of new electrical service equipment, existing electrical service relocation, service increases as well as fixed appliances and equipment connections. Permit costs are based on the size of the service, number of circuits, type of installation and the minimum fee is $50. Download electrical permit application.

Mechanical Permits
Permits are required for the installation or replacement of any furnace or central air conditioner, duct work installation and gas piping installations. Fees are based on the size of HVAC units, number of gas outlets, type of installation and the minimum fee is $50. Download mechanical permit application.

Plumbing Permits
Permits are requries for the insattion of any new plumbing fixture, hot water heater, water system supply lines and any new drain waste or vent pipes. Fees are based on the number of fixtures, drain lines, size of supply lines, type of installation and the minimum fee is $60. Download plumbing permit application.

Swimming Pools
Permits are required for all swimming pools, above and below the ground, holding more than two feet of water. An electrical permit is required for the grounding and additional circuits needed. For the protection of the general public, all swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence or other means of access control meeting the requirements of the state building code. Above ground pools may have gates, removable swing-up steps or other means to limit entry in lieu of a fence.

Fireplaces
A mechanical permit is required for the installation of a pre-fab fireplace and it must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. All pre-fab fireplaces must be approved by a nationally recognized testing agency.

Certificate of Occupancy
No building or portion of a building may be occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issue and obtained. A certificate of occupancy will be issued when construction is completed, with all applicable codes, and all inspections have been approved. A certificate of occupancy can be obtained the next business day after the last inspection has been approved by calling the township office.