Department Pages

Building Inspector

Paul Shamblin
269-628-5255

Township Hall  (Tuesdays 4 – 6 pm)

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The building official is in charge of issuing building permits and inspecting construction in accordance with the applicable construction code.  Completes or delegates to separate qualified individuals, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other construction inspections. The building official may issue "stop work" orders and seek circuit court injunctions to achieve compliance.

Responsible for overall direction and management of the Building Department in the enforcement of building codes and related ordinances, the issuance of related permits within the Township to protect the health and safety of the public.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Receives building permit applications; reviews, checks and examines construction plans, specifications and drawings to determine building code, site plan, and related ordinance compliance with State and local codes; issues building permits; maintains appropriate building permit records.
2. Issues Occupancy Permit 

Forms available by contacting the Building Inspector or can be downloaded below:

• Application for Plan Examination and Building Permit
• Electrical Permit Application
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application