Building Inspector:
Chuck Erickson
UP Regional State Building Inspector
(231) 360-7386
FAQ's
Demolition Guidelines
Building Permit Application - You may be required to create an account with the State of MI LARA to file
Building Permit Process:
Permits shall be obtained and posted prior to starting work.
County/Township
Site Plan Review & Application Forms approved by Township Zoning Administrations and Chippewa County Building Inspector
Official Address Form click here
If you need an address assigned for vacant property, please use this link .
Building Permit Checklist - Contains a list of contacts for various permit applications in Chippewa County
For required completeness of plans or drawings review the items below:
As a minimum, this office will require 2 sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, with sufficient clarity and detail dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed. Including but not limited to:
a) Floor Plans of each floor including exterior dimensions, locations of windows and doors, and identification of all spaces and rooms.
b) Footing and foundation plan including all dimensions, any supporting beams and posts or piers.
c) Exterior Elevations including windows, doors, decks, dormers, roof lines and other projections. Final grade lines shall be shown.
d) Cross Section through exterior wall from footing to highest point on roof. Include joists, beams, rafters, trusses, or other structural members. Identify members and indicate sizes.
e) Site Plan showing location of building or structure, with measurements, in relation to lot lines and other buildings or structures.
Section 106.1 of the Michigan Building Code states, The Construction Documents shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a Registered Design Professional when required by article 20 of Public Act 299, and know as the Michigan Occupational Code. This section shall not apply to a residential building containing not more than 3,500 square feet of calculated floor area.
Building Permits are issued by State of MI LARA (see Public Notice below)
Building Permits , Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits are done by the State of Michigan
Building Inspector Chuck Erickson (231) 360-7386
Electrical Inspection Ben Bourque (906) 241-3424
Plumbing Inspection Craig Cole (906) 235-8417
Mechanical Inspection Ben Johnson (517) 730-8987
State permits online at www.michigan.gov/bcc
Electrical permit for DeTour Village/DeTour Township only
Electrical Inspection - DeTour Steve Harrison (906) 322-2228
Click here for the DeTour Village/DeTour Township Electrical Permit Application
Flood Plain
Linda Hansen 906-483-3896
Building Code Board of Appeals
Public Notice
BUILDING PERMITS: Starting September 28th, 2026 Building Permit Applications will be done TEMPORARILY through the State of Michigan LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) website.
Please note: Online Payments for Permits will be temporarily suspended starting at 12:00 PM on 9/23/2026 due to transitioning to Michigan LARA