The Department of Building Safety is responsible for the enforcement of all codes, laws and ordinances for the township relating to building, wiring, heating, plumbing and cooling.

The office issues all permits for building and construction, conducting inspections by registered inspectors to ensure sound work.

All plans are reviewed by the office before permits are issued.  Township building employees meet with builders, architects and fire inspectors prior to the start of a large construction project to reiterate township ordinances and codes.

Codes adopted by Lincoln Charter Township incorporating ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998:

  Accessibility - Michigan Barrier Free Design MBC - 2003

  Architectural - Michigan Building Code 2006

  Commercial - Michigan Building Code 2006

  Electrical - Electrical Code (incorporating the 2005 edition National Electrical Code)

  Fire Prevention - International Fire Code (2006 edition with amendments)

  Mechanical - Michigan Mechanical Code 2006

  Plumbing - Michigan Plumbing Code 2006

  Residential - Michigan Residential Code 2006
 

All of these books are available for viewing or purchase in the Township office.