New Construction Information Requirements State of Michigan Building Code
No building permit will be issued until a plan review has been completed.
An application for a building permit must be accompanied by one complete set of construction specifications, including stamped and signed drawings where applicable, before a plan review will be initiated.
A complete set of plans and specifications may include but is not limited to
- Accurate site plan with all dimensions and all improvements.
- Soil type and table R401.4 strength.
- Footing detail including width, thickness, and reinforcement.
- Foundation wall detail.
- Foundation plate detail.
- Typical sidewall elevation
- Floor framing detail
- Roof sheathing detail including underlayment.
- Ventilation schedule for attic and crawl space.
- Details of interior finish of garage if attached to house.
- Header details over doors and windows.
- Roof eave and valley ice dam protection details.
- Certification of compliance with Michigan Energy Code
- Truss drawings and indicate bracing requirements with TCLL and wind speed design.
The plans and specification will be reviewed as soon as possible.
Failure to provide complete details will delay processing of the plans and issuance of a permit. If corrections or clarifications are required, the permit will not be issued until such areas are resolved.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine the construction schedule and provide information to the building department allowing adequate time for plan review.
