Procedures for Building Permit Applications

Building Permit Applications must be filled out completely and forwarded to the Building Inspector at the township administration office.  The contractors licensed and the following applicable information must also be included in the application.  After review of the application, the fee will be set and you will be contacted to pick up the actual building permit.  No work should be performed until the permit is received.  

In cooperation with the Saginaw County Road Commission we are requiring a copy of the driveway permit before issuing any building permits in Richland Township.  The driveway permit needs to be obtained from the Saginaw County Road Commission prior to applying for a building permit and submitted with your building permit application.  Your cooperation in this matter will help us to promptly process your application and hopefully avoid any problems with your new building.

Two sets of working drawings including all on the list to the left.

Two site plans are required for ALL PERMITS.

Two site and grade plans for new homes only.

• Existing grades of the proposed building site.
• Existing grades of surrounding lots.
• Proposed grade of new home showing the proposed height of the crown of the existing road.
• How surface water will be drained off the property.
• All Building Permit Applications submitted without the proper information needed for a plan review by the Building Official WILL NOT BE PROCESSED for approval or denial.
• The Building Official will not add to any drawings except for local Ordinance changes.

Questions?

Contact the Richland Township Office at (989) 642-2097.

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Checklist for Drawings:

• Floor Plan and all elevations.
• Full constructions specifications and dimensions.
  • Bath and laundry room ventilation.
  • Fireplace clearance to combustibles, hearth size and clean-out.
  • One-hour fire separation between attached garage.
  • Stair support and railings are required for more than three steps.
  • Stair rise, run and headroom.
  • Smoke detectors, one in each bedroom and one on each floor.
  • Attic access:  22" X 30" minimum.
  • Attic and soffit ventilation.
  • Attic and wall insulation.
  • Separation between earth and wood on the exterior.
  • Crawl space ventilation.
  • Exterior finish.
  • Beams and beam pockets.
  • Egress windows:  20" wide  by 24" high clear opening.
  • Solid blocking between floor joists above beam.
  • Other Pertinent information related to working drawings.
• Foundation Section
  • Depth and width dimensions.
  • Steel rods in all footings.
  • Minimum 24" sand backfill to grade.
  • (1/2") rods - minimum.
• Wall Section.
• Roof Section.
  • Roof truss or rafter detail