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Building and Engineering Department
Building Department
Engineering Department
The mission of the Building and Engineering Department is to
provide required inspections, permitting, plan reviews and
inspection services in accordance with the Michigan Building
Code. The Building and Engineering Department provides support
for City ordinances regarding the sale of all buildings, rental
of buildings.
Building Department
Welcome to the City of Ecorse Building Department. The
Building Department serves residents and businesses by supporting
new construction projects, renovation of existing properties, and
building expansion within the City. Our staff is dedicated to
providing user-friendly, professional customer service in order
to make it easier for individuals and companies to achieve their
building objectives and comply with building codes, zoning
requirements, and City ordinances.
The Building Department, in cooperation with other City
divisions such as the Planning & Zoning Commissions encourages
investment in the City. The vision is to develop a vibrant
community where residents and tourists are able to enjoy quality
of work and life. The City adopts codes and zoning policies to
protect health and safety. Anyone planning to build or improve
his or her property should contact the Building Department for
important information on codes and ordinances.
Building Code
The City of Ecorse has adopted the 2009 Michigan Building
Code, 2006 Michigan Residential Code, Michigan the 2009 Michigan
Plumbing and Mechanical Code and the 2009 Michigan Electrical
Code. Copies of the codebooks are available for purchase online
at the State of Michigan website.
Inspections
The City of Ecorse requires inspections for all homes that
are being sold or rented. Inspections may be scheduled by
calling (313) 386-3636. Inspections are performed Upon sale and
rental inspections are required every two years on rental
property. Inspections are performed on Tuesdays between the
hours of 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Inspectors, are available Tuesday
8:30 am to 9:00 am for questions.
Inspection Fees
Rental Inspection Fees:
| Single Family Dwelling |
$175.00 |
| Two Family Dwelling |
$215.00 |
| Three Family Dwelling |
$265.00 |
| Four Family Dwelling |
$315.00 |
| Maximum of |
$900.00 |
Sale Inspection Fees:
| Single Family Dwelling |
$160.00 |
Engineering Department
The Engineering Department is responsible for the scheduling,
technical planning, design, bid processing, award recommendation,
contract administration and actual on-site field inspection and
contractor supervision of all City of Ecorse public works
infrastructure improvement projects.
It is the responsibility of the Engineering Department, either
internally or through private consultants, to produce the plans
and bid documents for most City projects. The department also
works to ensure that the City’s interests are addressed on
projects designed by other public agencies, reviews private
property site plan submissions with respect to City engineering
requirements and issues permits to ensure compliance with City
Standards and Ordinances. The Engineering Department also
administers and manages the on-site field inspection of the
City’s public works construction projects. It oversees a wide
variety of projects done in cooperation with private developers
and other governmental agencies and provides inspection,
materials testing, data collection, construction layout services
and other technical assistance to City departments including
Parks & Recreation and Water & Sewer Divisions of the Department
of Public Works.
The primary objective of the Engineering Department is to
produce projects which result in an optimal expenditure of City
funds. In order to achieve this, both the short and long term
impacts of project alternatives are carefully considered. The
Engineering Department works to provide the City of Ecorse
residents and visitors with the best infrastructure systems
possible.
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