Building Inspection

248.524.3344

"Providing services that protect the people who live, work and visit the City of Troy"

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Dedicated to Serve & Protect the Community

Integrity, improvement, service, teamwork and respect define the City of Troy Building Inspection Department.
We are dedicated to promoting and preserving the safety of our citizens here in Troy.

Builders, homeowners and contractors deserve a professional experience from every member of our staff.
We pride ourselves on educating all customers we come in contact with. Currently, we enforce the following Codes:

The Building Division is responsible for ensuring the life safety of all persons in the City of Troy relating to the construction of all commercial and residential structures, through enforcing compliance of the current codes. This is achieved by completing plans examination of submitted plans and conducting necessary inspections to assure compliance with all City of Troy building codes and ordinances.

Inspection Call-in Numbers

Building Department 24-Hour Inspection Hotline: 248.689.5744

Inspections have to be called in by 6am the day of the requested inspection date.
A 2-hour inspection window can be given on the day of the inspection.
To schedule a time to meet the inspector, call the inspector between 8:15 and 8:45am the day of the inspection.
Note: You still have to call the inspection line to request the inspection as outlined above.
See contact list for name and phone number for the inspector(s).

Sidewalk and Approach Inspections: Call Janice @ 248.524.3392
Inspections need to be called in by 4:15pm the day before the requested inspection date.
Appointments are made from 9am - 3pm
QUESTIONS: Tom Rosewarne – 248.524.3489
Note: Sidewalk and Approach Permits for work in the right-of-way (ROW) are processed through the Building Department.

Final Grade Inspections: 248.524.3383
QUESTIONS: George Ballard, Land Surveyor w/Engineering Dept. 248.524.3594
Final Site Compliance Inspection (Commercial Projects): Fill out application online, print and fax to 248 524-3382. Application for inspection available on the Planning Department webpage. Inspection conducted by the Planning Department Staff QUESTIONS: Planning Department - 248 524-3364 Fire Department Inspections/ Fire Prevention Division: 248 524-3419 48-hour notice required for all inspections (Hydrostatic Test,Fire Alarm, Underground Flush, Hydrant Flow Test Office Hours for the Inspectors: Inspectors are available (in the office) between 8 to 9 am in the morning and between 4 to 4:30pm at the end of the day. Feel free to call them on their cell phones when needed. See contact list for inspector names and phone numbers.

Residential
2006 Michigan Residential Code (2006 MRC)

Commercial
2006 Michigan Building Code (2006 MBC)
2009 Michigan Plumbing Code (2009 MPC)
2009 Michigan Mechanical Code (2009 MMC)
2008 National Electrical Code (2008 NEC) w/Part 9 State Amendments

Accessibility
P.A.1 of 1966 as amended, Chapter 11 of the Michigan Building Code, ICC/ANSI A117.1 – 2003 Standard as referenced from Chapter 11

State Energy Code
ASHRAE 90.1 1999 Part10A Michigan Uniform Energy (Accept Comcheck or ASHRAE compliance sheets)