Building Operations
Building Inspections
he Building and Inspection Division enforces the minimum standards for the protection of life, health, environment, public safety, and general welfare. The Building and Inspection division is responsible for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plan reviews and inspections.
The following permits are reviewed and issued: Building (remodeling, additions, siding, etc.), Electrical (new service and changing of service, etc.), Mechanical (furnace, A/C units, etc.), and Plumbing (new bathrooms, new fixtures, repiping, etc.) Please contact the Department at 616-842-3460 for additional information and fees.
Pursuant to City Code of Ordinance Chapter 9 (Sections 201-204) all rental property and units thereof must be registered on an annual basis.
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Unit consists of one Public Safety employee. Currently Nathan Brock is assigned to this position. Code Enforcement is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during normal business hours.
To report a public nuisance for Code Enforcement investigation, please call (616) 842-3460 or send a complaint to SeeClickFix.
For additional information on Code enforcement ordinances, please go to our Ordinance page.
