Construction Inspection

Getting to the Finish Line

How to get a Certificate of Occupancy

Step 1. Once all work is approved the permit holder fills out the Certificate of Occupancy Application. Complete your & submit in person to Room 408 or via email to [email protected]

Step 2. A DAH Blight Clearance form is submitted

Customer turnaround time for a Certificate of Occupancy is 72 hours.

Step 3. Customers receive a Certificate of Occupancy in person at CAYMC building Suite 408, through the U.S. mail or email

Additional information for filling out the C of O Application Form

How to get a 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. 

Step 1. Schedule an inspection with a Buildings & Safety Inspector

Step 2. A Buildings & Safety Inspector checks that the work has been completed in compliance with current codes

Step 3.  After the work has had the final inspection by a Buildings & Safety Inspector of the proper discipline, work is then approved by a supervisor and marked completed.

Step 4. Once approved, the permit holder may receive a Certificate of Acceptance through the U.S. Mail, email, or in person pick-up at CAYMC building, Suite 408. Customer turnaround time for a Certificate of Acceptance is 72 hours.

(If the work is done by a contractor, the property owner may receive the Certificate of Acceptance if the contractor gives permission in a certified letter.)

How to Register & Renew Contractor License

Step 1. Fill out the registration & renewal form

See specific trades for additional requirements.

How to schedule your inspection with the necessary trade

Step 1. Schedule an inspection with a Buildings & Safety Inspector online here or call us at (313) 224-3202

See specific trades for additional requirements.
Six trade teams include: boilers, buildings, electrical, elevators, mechanical, plumbing

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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: Debe[email protected]

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

Fire Escrow: Doug Glavac (313) 628-2660

Trade Inspection Supervisors: