Reports to the Township Supervisor and has the responsibility of the overall direction of the building department and the enforcement of the building codes and the issuance of building permits.  The Building Official/Inspector has the following specific duties:

• Receives building permit applications; reviews, checks, examines construction plans, specifications and drawings to determine building code compliance with the State and Local codes.  Issues the building permits and maintains all building permit records. 
• Issues occupancy permits. 
• Takes appropriate actions for building code violations and refers possible zoning violations to the zoning administrator. 
• Makes all necessary inspections for compliance of the building codes. 
• Coordinates development or construction issues with the planning department.
• Attends continuing education classes as necessary and required. 
• Recommends passage or amendments to building fee resolution or ordinances. 
• Makes periodic reports of inspections and permits issued. 
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested by the Township Board. 
• Monthly reporting to Eaton County of township building permits.
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