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Inspection

The City of Mount Clemens, in partnership with SAFEbuilt, provides building, rental, and vacant property inspections to ensure safety and compliance with current codes.

Building & Trade Inspections

If you are remodeling, adding onto your home, or working on a business property, licensed contractors within the State of Michigan must pull permits. Once permits are issued, the city’s staff of experienced inspectors will start the process of assisting you. Through the various inspections, the city will verify that work is being done according to current building codes. This is a distinct advantage to you, the homeowner, because you will be assured of receiving quality work and a safe final product.

Scheduling an Inspection

To schedule an inspection, email inspections@mountclemens.gov with the address, permit number, and requested date (at least 24 hours in advance of desired inspection date). Inspector availability depends on the inspection type needed:

  • Building inspections: Monday–Friday
  • Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical inspections: Tuesday–Thursday, 9–12 p.m.
  • Trade inspector office hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 8–9 a.m. at City Hall

Inspection Payments

Inspections can be paid for through our online bill pay system, BS&A. Contractors must email a copy of their updated contractor’s license, driver’s license and the company name to bbaisden@mountclemens.gov to obtain their web pin for online permitting through BS&A.

Permit Applications

Guidelines & Resources

Rental Registration & Inspection Program

The city requires residential rental structures to be registered annually and maintain a certificate of compliance. Invoices are mailed by the city each September, with payment due by November 30 of that same year, which covers registration for the upcoming calendar year.

  • Registration Fee: $75 per unit
  • Inspection Cycle: Every 2 years.
  • Inspection Hours: Monday–Friday, 9–11 a.m.
  • Schedule an Inspection: Email inspections@mountclemens.gov with your preferred date.

Rental Forms & Resources

Fair Housing Resources

Vacant Registration & Certificate of Occupancy

The city requires all residential and commercial buildings that have been vacant for at least 30 days to be registered. A Certificate of Occupancy is required before re-occupancy or a vacant building or when commercial buildings change ownership/use.

Forms & Resources

Fire Plan Review

As of December 1, 2022, all fire protection system plans must be submitted to a third-party reviewer (FSCI, Fire Savvy, or ICC).

Once approved, submit two sets to the Fire Department for final approval by the Fire Marshal. After sign-off, one set is returned to the applicant, and one is forwarded to the Building Department. Only then may you apply for your permit.

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