Summary of Permit/Approval Process

The Building Code. The purpose of the building code is to insure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary equipment, light and ventilation, and fire safety: and, in general, to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition or use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.

What is a building code? The building code controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and their service equipment. 2015 Michigan Building Code went into effect statewide on April 20, 2017.

Are building permits necessary? Before construction of a building or structure, and owner, or the owner's builder, architect, engineer, or agent shall submit an application in writing to the appropriate enforcing agency for a building permit. A permit is also required when the use or occupancy of a structure or portion thereof is changed.

A permit is not required for ordinary repairs. Please refer to the Check First page for details.   In some cases building permits are not required but a zoning approval may be needed.

Nondiscrimination Statement


"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal."
Building Services

Mission Statement

The dedicated staff of Charter Township of Union work as a team to assure that the built environment and the systems within are sound, safe, and sanitary; building users' health, safety and welfare are protected; and that, through a coordinated program of code compliance, investigation and training, there is a consistent application of standards.





Community and Economic Development Director
Rodney Nanney, AICP
(989)772-4600 ext 232
Email:  Rnanney@uniontownshipmi.com
 
Building Official
Larry Sommer
(989) 772-4600 ext 227
Email: lsommer@uniontownshipmi.com
Email: buildingofficial@uniontownshipmi.com
 
Building Department Clerk
Amy Peak
(989)772-4600 Ext 242
Email:  apeak@uniontownshipmi.com

 

Downloads

Fee Schedule

Current Codes - Listing of the Code edition year as well as important ANSI standards

Check First- Describes when you need a building permit.

Plan Review Checklist - Describes what is expected on a Plan Review

Grading Plan Review Checklist - Describes what is expected on a Grading Plan Review

Agricultural Structure Affidavit of Use - Required for agricultural buildings

Building Department Resource Library:

Deck Specifications

EPA Mold Guide

EPA Renovate Right

Pole Barn Design Tool

Renovation Record Keeping Checklist

Get Res Check

The Federal Department of Energy provides a computer program to calculate energy efficiency and energy code compliance.  You may download the software at

http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/download.stm

The Charter Township of Union is not providing this software and makes no warrantees for its use nor assumes any liability for the installation of the software on your computer.

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Applications

Building Permit Application - Print our application and fill it out before you come in to save time.

Plan Review Application - Michigan Building Code - 2015 Construction Code