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Township Building & Zoning Official
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| Michael Demski, Building Official
Telephone- 734.848.5915 ext.5
Direct phone extention 226
Fax- 734-848-2548 Email- mdemski@erietownship.com Michael Demski, Building Official
Telephone- 734.848.5915 ext.5
Direct phone extention 226
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| Most improvement projects will require a permit and inspections including most roofing, window and siding jobs. Small projects such as sheds and fences will not require a Building Permit but you must still obtain a Zoning Permit for compliance with setback, height and size requirements. Please see "When do you need a permit" below, under Info Sheets or call the Building Department for more information. Most improvement projects will require a permit and inspections including most roofing, window and siding jobs. Small projects such as sheds and fences will not require a Building Permit but you must still obtain a Zoning Permit for compliance with setback, height and size requirements. Please see "When do you need a permit" below, under Info Sheets or call the Building Department for more information. | |
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| If you cannot find the information you are looking for or if you have suggestions for this web site, please email your questions or comments to: mdemski@erietownship If you cannot find the information you are looking for or if you have suggestions for this web site, please email your questions or comments to: mdemski@erietownship | |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CLOSED on Wednesdays
Plumbing & Mechanical
inspections are only done Tuesday Mornings! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
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| Understanding Flood Zones The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed more than 19,000 communities in the United States into a category of flood zones. Each community is able to participate in the agency's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), with premium rates determined by the risks of flooding. To indicate the risks in different parts of the country, FEMA has assigned a character from the alphabet to each zone. V Zones According to FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program, any building located in an A or V zone is considered to be in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and is lower than the Base Flood Elevation. V zones are the most hazardous of the Special Flood Hazard Areas. V zones generally include the first row of beachfront properties. The hazards in these areas are increased because of wave velocity - hence the V designation. Flood insurance is mandatory in V zone areas. Living In a V Zone If your home is in a "V" zone (this includes VE and V-1-V-30), adhere to the following recommendations: • The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor elevation must be at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). • Enclosed areas below the lowest floor cannot be used for living space. • The building must be elevated on piles, piers, posts or column foundation. • Electrical, heating ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities must be elevated to or above the BFE. A Zones A zones - the next most volatile of the Special Flood Hazard Areas - are subject to rising waters and are usually near a lake, river, stream or other body of water. Flood insurance is mandatory in all A zones because of the high potential of flooding. A-zone maps also include AE, AH, AO, AR, and A99 designations, all having the same rates. The different A zones are named depending on the way in which they might be flooded. Living in an A Zone If your home is in an A zone (includes AE, A1-A30, AH, AO, AR) follow these important recommendations: • The lowest floor elevation must be at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). • Enclosed areas below the lowest floor cannot be used for living space. • Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities must be elevated to or above the BFE. Other Zones X zones are minimal-risk areas where flood insurance is not mandatory. D zones are areas that have not been studied, but where flooding is possible. Flood insurance is available in participating communities. Finding Your Zone Information There are several ways to find out which zone applies to you. You can go to your town hall or city hall, where employees responsible for issuing building permits in your area have access to flood zone maps. If you are buying a home, your Realtor and your insurance agent should be able to help you. Also, you can order a flood map from the FEMA's Map Service Center for a nominal charge by calling (800) 358-9616 or by visiting the FEMA Web site. Understanding Flood Zones The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed more than 19,000 communities in the United States into a category of flood zones. Each community is able to participate in the agency's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), with premium rates determined by the risks of flooding. To indicate the risks in different parts of the country, FEMA has assigned a character from the alphabet to each zone. V Zones According to FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program, any building located in an A or V zone is considered to be in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and is lower than the Base Flood Elevation. V zones are the most hazardous of the Special Flood Hazard Areas. V zones generally include the first row of beachfront properties. The hazards in these areas are increased because of wave velocity - hence the V designation. Flood insurance is mandatory in V zone areas. Living In a V Zone If your home is in a "V" zone (this includes VE and V-1-V-30), adhere to the following recommendations: • The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor elevation must be at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). • Enclosed areas below the lowest floor cannot be used for living space. • The building must be elevated on piles, piers, posts or column foundation. • Electrical, heating ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities must be elevated to or above the BFE. A Zones A zones - the next most volatile of the Special Flood Hazard Areas - are subject to rising waters and are usually near a lake, river, stream or other body of water. Flood insurance is mandatory in all A zones because of the high potential of flooding. A-zone maps also include AE, AH, AO, AR, and A99 designations, all having the same rates. The different A zones are named depending on the way in which they might be flooded. Living in an A Zone If your home is in an A zone (includes AE, A1-A30, AH, AO, AR) follow these important recommendations: • The lowest floor elevation must be at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). • Enclosed areas below the lowest floor cannot be used for living space. • Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment and other service facilities must be elevated to or above the BFE. Other Zones X zones are minimal-risk areas where flood insurance is not mandatory. D zones are areas that have not been studied, but where flooding is possible. Flood insurance is available in participating communities. Finding Your Zone Information There are several ways to find out which zone applies to you. You can go to your town hall or city hall, where employees responsible for issuing building permits in your area have access to flood zone maps. If you are buying a home, your Realtor and your insurance agent should be able to help you. Also, you can order a flood map from the FEMA's Map Service Center for a nominal charge by calling (800) 358-9616 or by visiting the FEMA Web site. | |
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| Property maintenance has become a bigger concern to area residents. Prior to the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), the Building Department would receive complaints from tenants and adjacent property owners regarding unsafe conditions; however, the city did not have the enforcement power to take any action. There was a gap between new construction code requirements and what could be defined and enforced as blight. Typically after the original certificate of occupancy there wouldn’t be any legal avenue for inspections on existing properties thus opening the door to unsafe conditions. As properties age and more vacancies occur, this can create problems. The State of Michigan adopted the IPMC by reference, which provides for minimum safety standards for all existing residential and nonresidential structures. In 2007 the City Council adopted the International Property Maintenance Code and the Building Department has been enforcing it on a complaint basis.Â
When structures are not properly maintained it affects the public health, safety and general welfare, as well as, the aesthetic value of community at large and can have a direct effect on property values. It is our duty to ensure that all residents, including our tenants, are living in safe conditions. Further, many furnaces, water heaters, changes to electric service, etc. are being installed improperly, without permits, creating unsafe and hazardous conditions. The IPMC was adopted to correct unsuitable conditions and to establish mechanisms for continued maintenance of structures thereby promoting health, safety, and welfare of the community and the residents.
Purpose – TheIPMC includes provisions that are intended to maintain a minimum level of safety and sanitation for both the general public and the occupants of a structure, and to maintain a building’s weather-resistant and structural performance. Following is a brief outline of the code and descriptions of some of the items covered:
Chapter 1 covers Administration of the code
Chapter 2 includes Definitions
Chapter 3 covers General Requirements
·  Section 301 identifies the scope of Chapter 3 and establishes who is responsible for complying with the code. This section also provides minimum maintenance requirements for vacant structures.
·  Section 302 establishes criteria for maintaining exterior property areas and accessory structures.
§  Including: sanitation, grading, garages, sheds, walks and drives.
·  Section 303 contains the requirements for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and provides requirements for protective barriers and gates.
·  Section 304 establishes maintenance requirements for the structural, weather resistance, sanitary and safety performance of the exterior of a structure.
§  Including: paint protection, foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, handrails, windows, doors and screens.
·  Section 305 establishes maintenance requirements for the structural, sanitary and safety performance of the interior of a structure.
·  Section 306 provides for the safety and maintenance of handrails and guardrails.
·  Sections 307 and 308 establish the responsible parties for exterminating insects and rodents, and maintaining sanitary conditions.
Chapter 4 covers Light, ventilation and occupancy limitations
Chapter 5 covers Plumbing facilities and fixture requirements
Chapter 6 covers Mechanical and electrical requirements
Chapter 7 covers Fire safety
For questions or more information on the International Property Maintenance Code you may view chapter 3 below or contact the Building Official by email or phone.
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Click Here to View - Chapter 3 - General Requirements
 Property maintenance has become a bigger concern to area residents. Prior to the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), the Building Department would receive complaints from tenants and adjacent property owners regarding unsafe conditions; however, the city did not have the enforcement power to take any action. There was a gap between new construction code requirements and what could be defined and enforced as blight. Typically after the original certificate of occupancy there wouldn’t be any legal avenue for inspections on existing properties thus opening the door to unsafe conditions. As properties age and more vacancies occur, this can create problems. The State of Michigan adopted the IPMC by reference, which provides for minimum safety standards for all existing residential and nonresidential structures. In 2007 the City Council adopted the International Property Maintenance Code and the Building Department has been enforcing it on a complaint basis.Â
When structures are not properly maintained it affects the public health, safety and general welfare, as well as, the aesthetic value of community at large and can have a direct effect on property values. It is our duty to ensure that all residents, including our tenants, are living in safe conditions. Further, many furnaces, water heaters, changes to electric service, etc. are being installed improperly, without permits, creating unsafe and hazardous conditions. The IPMC was adopted to correct unsuitable conditions and to establish mechanisms for continued maintenance of structures thereby promoting health, safety, and welfare of the community and the residents.
Purpose – TheIPMC includes provisions that are intended to maintain a minimum level of safety and sanitation for both the general public and the occupants of a structure, and to maintain a building’s weather-resistant and structural performance. Following is a brief outline of the code and descriptions of some of the items covered:
Chapter 1 covers Administration of the code
Chapter 2 includes Definitions
Chapter 3 covers General Requirements
·  Section 301 identifies the scope of Chapter 3 and establishes who is responsible for complying with the code. This section also provides minimum maintenance requirements for vacant structures.
·  Section 302 establishes criteria for maintaining exterior property areas and accessory structures.
§  Including: sanitation, grading, garages, sheds, walks and drives.
·  Section 303 contains the requirements for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and provides requirements for protective barriers and gates.
·  Section 304 establishes maintenance requirements for the structural, weather resistance, sanitary and safety performance of the exterior of a structure.
§  Including: paint protection, foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, handrails, windows, doors and screens.
·  Section 305 establishes maintenance requirements for the structural, sanitary and safety performance of the interior of a structure.
·  Section 306 provides for the safety and maintenance of handrails and guardrails.
·  Sections 307 and 308 establish the responsible parties for exterminating insects and rodents, and maintaining sanitary conditions.
Chapter 4 covers Light, ventilation and occupancy limitations
Chapter 5 covers Plumbing facilities and fixture requirements
Chapter 6 covers Mechanical and electrical requirements
Chapter 7 covers Fire safety
For questions or more information on the International Property Maintenance Code you may view chapter 3 below or contact the Building Official by email or phone.
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Click Here to View - Chapter 3 - General Requirements
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