The Building Department provides convenient local access to construction permits and inspection services as required under the Michigan Building Codes.Ĭommunity Building Services (CBS) is an intergovernmental partnership between DeWitt Charter Township, the City of DeWitt and the City of Grand Ledge. These standards serve to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The primary function of the Building Department is the administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Building Codes. We will be pleased to advise if any permits are required and to assist in completing any required applications.Responsibilities of The Township Building Department: We suggest that while planning any construction projects you contact the Building Department at 97. While your contractor may agree to obtain any necessary permits for you, the State places the responsibility for securing building permits on the homeowner. All new construction and alterations must meet the minimum safety standards established by a statewide uniform code.

Guidelines that determine when a construction permit is required have been established by the State. It is not unusual for this process to result in changes that improve both the safety and the esthetic aspects of the construction. Many times, our inspectors will discover a flaw of some nature once this is brought to the attention of the homeowner or the contractor, the problem is corrected. While this is an extreme example, it is not uncommon. The unsuspecting homeowner may not be aware that a beam or column that was removed during construction was supporting the weight of the first and second floors, creating the potential for a partial or complete collapse of the building. Thousands of dollars are spent and the newly finished basement is a showpiece. An example of these concerns is the homeowner who decides to finish a basement. The requirement for obtaining construction permits is not to ensure quality of construction, but to attain a minimum level of building safety. All of our inspectors are licensed by the State of New Jersey to maintain a Class 1 rating, the highest offered by the State. The West Caldwell Code Enforcement Department (commonly known as the Building Department) is staffed by a combination of full-time, part-time, and private industry professionals.

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