Michigan, Missaukee County Plumbing Permit Regulations and County Ordinances for Unincorporated Areas
Missaukee County Plumbing Permit Requirements
In Missaukee County, Michigan, plumbing work generally requires a permit. The county enforces the 2018 Michigan Plumbing Code and the 2015 Michigan Residential Code. A permit is required for any owner or authorized agent intending to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any plumbing system.
- Jurisdiction: Missaukee County has a Building Department that handles permit applications and enforces construction codes.
- Unincorporated Areas: The Missaukee County Building Department's jurisdiction extends to the county level, and they enforce codes in areas not covered by local township, city, or village enforcement. There is no zoning in the townships of Missaukee County, but there is zoning in the City of Lake City and the City of McBain.
- Permit Application: An application must be submitted to the building department before work begins. Property addresses and property ID numbers are required for all permits.
- Work Exempt from Permits: Some minor plumbing repairs are exempt from permit requirements, such as stopping leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipes, and clearing stoppages or repairing leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, as long as these repairs do not involve the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
- Inspections: Plumbing inspections are required at various stages of the project, including rough-in and final inspections. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for inspection requests.
- Penalties: Performing work without a required permit can result in a violation penalty fee, typically starting at $125.00, and potentially escalating to fines of $125.00-$500.00 per permit, plus all required fees and inspections.
- Permit Expiration: Permits are typically valid for 365 days from issuance, with the possibility of extensions. However, one source indicates a permit may become invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days or is suspended for 180 days, with extensions possible.