Mason County Michigan

Building Information

  
BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST:  What other permits are needed before getting a building permit?
 
POLE BUILDING GUIDELINES
GARAGE (ATTACHED OR DETACHED) AND UTILITY STRUCTURES
SINGLE WIDE and DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
STAIRS AND RAILING CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
DECK CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
POLE BUILDING STYLE HOUSE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
 
*The examples above are a general outline for residential construction. Refer to the 2015 Michigan Residential Code Book and other resources for actual methods and code specifications as they apply to your specific project
 
Demolition or Renovation of Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Buildings:
ASBESTOS- GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO RENOVATE/DEMOLISH (MDEQ, AIR QUALITY)
 
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR NEW DWELLING PERMIT APPLICATIONS & PLAN REVIEW
BASIC HABITABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A DWELLING
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED WITH BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
1. BUILDING AND DECK STRUCTURAL CROSS SECTION PLAN 
Residential Deck Plan
Garage Plan
Pole Building Plan (No Lean-Tos)
Pole Building Plan (1 Lean-To)
Pole Building Plan (2 Lean-Tos)
House Plan
Covered Porch Plan
 
2. A HAND DRAWN FLOOR PLAN is required when applying for a building permit for a dwelling or an accessory building (excluding a deck)-- include a separate drawing for each story and the basement.  Accessory buildings should show locations for overhead doors, windows, mandoors, separate workshop rooms, stairs, landings, attic storage, bathrooms, etc.  Professionally drawn plans are always welcome. 
Dwelling Floor Plan
Garage/Pole Building Floor Plan