Department of Building Safety

Brian Kench, Building Official

The Department of Building Safety is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the State construction code throughout the City. Our staff works closely with the Isabella County department to issue permits and inspect all electrical, plumbing and mechanical installation that may also be part of your project. Contact Information and links to their applications are also provided below.
Inspectors strive to provide fair, knowledgeable, and consistent enforcement of all State and local codes to ensure that all life/fire safety features of your project are met, property values are preserved and the public is safeguarded in the built environment.

CODES IN EFFECT

2018 Michigan Plumbing Code went into effect September 15, 2021

2017 Michigan Electrical Code went into effect January 4, 2019

2015 ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2013 went into effect September 20, 2017

2015 Michigan Building Code/reference standards went into effect April 20, 2017

2015 Michigan Energy Conservation Code went into effect September 20, 2017

2015 Michigan Mechanical Code went into effect April 12, 2017 2012

2015 Michigan Rehab. Code for Existing Buildings went into effect April 20, 2017

2015 Michigan Residential Code went into effect February 8, 2016

2012 International Fire Code with Appendices went into effect May 11, 2016

2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 accessibility standards went into effect April 20, 2017

Staff is committed to creating a positive experience for you during your construction project. We invite you to contact our department with any questions that you may have or if you wish to setup a time to review your project during the design phase.

The City of Mt. Pleasant's Department of Building Safety is recognized by ISO.

Brian Kench, Building Official
City of Mt. Pleasant
Email: bkench@mt-pleasant.org
Phone: (989) 779-5301

Please note that once you obtain approval for a building permit from the Building Safety department, you can pay for your permit online. You will need both the permit number and the amount.

New! AccessMyGov Online Services

• Apply for a Permit Online* (*Projects that require construction plans and/or a site plan will need to be submitted to the Department for review before a Building Permit is issued).
  
• AccessMyGov.com

There are a number of ways to learn how to use the AccessMyGov online services. Video tutorials of each process are available below. Brochures with step-by-step instructions will be available soon!

• Video Tutorial - Online Permit Application
• Video Tutorials - Schedule an Inspection Online

Building Safety Forms

• Building Permit Application
• Building Permit Checklist
• Contractor Information Form
• Demolition Permit Application
• Michigan Energy Code Worksheet
• Pole Barn Design Tool
• Residential Parking Permit Application
• Roof Loading Data Sheet
• Sign Permit Application
• Temporary Occupancy Application
• Zoning Approval Application

Isabella County Permit Forms:

• Electrical Permit Application
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application

Safety Tips/Links

• Do I Need a Permit for My Home Project?
• Don't Let Electrical Cords Create A Danger in Your House!
• Don't Let Your Gas Appliances Starve For Air!
• Make a Safe Exit
• The Sound of Safety

Links

• Asbestos NESHAP Program
• Building Code Effectiveness Grading
• Code Watch
• Deck-Stair Construction
• Download to REScheck Software
• Home Builder's Association of Central Michigan
• State of Michigan
• Third Party Submittals (Sprinkler, Commercial Hood, Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems
• Verify a Contractor License

Helpful Information

• Affidavit For Determining the Number of Plumbing Fixtures
• Emergency Egress Requirements
• Typical Deck Details