Construction Inspection

Getting to the Finish Line

Certificate of Occupancy

A C of O is issued by the Construction Inspection Division for new construction, major renovations, change of use, and to establish a new use (as in a tenant build out), as required by the Michigan Building Code where a building permit has been issued and work has been completed.

Complete your Certificate of Occupancy Application & submit in person to Room 408 or via email to [email protected]

Fill out the application completely.
Additional information for filling out the C of O Application Form

Certificate of Acceptance

A Certificate of Acceptance (C of A) is issued when the work that the contractor has completed has been inspected by a city inspector and approved by a supervisor of the trade of the type of work completed. 

To receive your C of A, schedule an inspection.
After an approved inspection, a C of A will be sent to the customer through the US mail.

Contractor Registration & Renewal

• Fill out the registration & renewal form
• See specific trades for additional requirements

2021 Notice of Wrecking Board of Examiners Meetings

ALL BOILER EXAMS AND RENEWALS REQUIRE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE MADE

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Coleman A.Young Municipal Center , Suite 408 
General Customer Services: (313) 224-3202
Construction Inspection Division Email: [email protected]
Trade Licensing & Testing: Engineering /Boiler(313) 224-3184 -or- Elevators (313)224-9401

Chief of Construction Inspection: Glenn A. Davis
Phone: (313) 224-9102 
Email: [email protected]

Deputy Chief of Construction Inspection: Robert DeBerardino
Phone: (313) 628-2457 
Email: [email protected]

Office Management Assistant : Deidranai Williams
Phone: (313) 224-3201 
Email: [email protected]

Fire Escrow: Doug Glavac (313) 628-2660

Trade Inspection Supervisors: