ELECTRICAL PERMITS
- Electrical Permit Application
- Electrical Code References and Handouts
- Electrical Code Updates
- What Power Company Services My Area?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Electrical Permits are issued any time during office hours. If you have questions for the Electrical Inspector, his office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
The field inspections will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW GUIDELINES TO REQUEST AN INSPECTION:
————– 24 HOURS NOTICE PLEASE ————–
- INSPECTION REQUESTS: PLEASE EMAIL ALL REQUESTS TO buildingsafety@cheboygancounty.net OR CALL 231-627-8813 TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL (WITH PERMIT NUMBER, ADDRESS AND YOUR PHONE NUMBER/EMAIL) FOR REGINA REDMOND BY PRESSING (1) WHEN PROMPTED TO DO SO.
SUBMITTING PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS TO OUR DEPARTMENT VIA:
- EMAIL: buildingsafety@cheboygancounty.net
- FAX: 231-627-8454
- MAIL: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY, PO BOX 70, CHEBOYGAN MI 49721.
- COUNTY BUILDING DROP OFF: THERE IS A DROP BOX OUTSIDE OUR OFFICE DOOR
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Electrical Permit Application:
**NEW ** Electrical Permit Application — Effective 01.01.24
Payment Via Credit Card – Please Submit with Application
Electrical Contractor Registration
Electrical Code References and Handouts:
2015 MRC Electrical Code Handout – Effective 02.08.16
Electrical Inspection Checklist – Updated 05.26.16
Guidelines for Overheard Service Entrance
Guidelines for Underground Service Entrance on Post
Guidelines for Underground Service Entrance on Building
Electrical Code Updates:
- 2015 Michigan Residential Code and 2015 Michigan Energy Code will be effective February 8, 2016 — (Residential Construction Only – Commercial requirements continue as 2014 NEC Electrical Code)
- 2017 NEC Electrical Code effective January 4, 2019 — (Commercial Construction Only)
What Power Company Services My Area?
The coverage is very large for some companies and there are certain areas where a few feet can make the difference in companies that service your property. You are better off asking neighbors or calling the companies listed below to check with them.
- Consumers Energy — 800-477-5050
- Great Lakes Energy — 888-485-2537
- Presque Isle Electric — 800-423-6634
DO NOT Forget to call MissDig: 811 or 800-482-7171
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I only need an electrical permit for new construction?
Anytime wiring is added or replaced an electrical permit is required and inspections are required.
Can I do the electrical work myself?
A homeowner can apply for the permit and do the work themselves on the home that they currently occupy or are about to occupy (new construction). Commercial, industrial, apartments and rental units will require an electrical contractor to apply for the permit and do the work.
What are the requirements for over-head to under-ground?
Contact your local power company for the requirements for a disconnect and reconnect. An electrical permit and inspection will be required and our office will need a minimum of 2 days notice of inspection time for disconnects and reconnects.
Can you recommend an Electrical Contractor?
We cannot recommend an Electrician, you could check the yellow pages or ask friends and neighbors who they would recommend.
Can you tell me what electrical company services my area?
No, the coverage is very large for some companies and there are certain areas where a few feet can make the difference in companies that service your house. You’re better off asking neighbors or calling the companies listed on this page.
Building Official
Matthew J Cronk
mcronk@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8813
Office
870 South Main Street, Room 102
P.O. Box 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Email: buildingsafety@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8813
Fax: (231) 627-8454
Hours
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
8am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Inspector Hours:
Monday thru Friday
In Office: 8am-9am & 3pm-4pm
Field Inspections: 9am-3pm
Additional Staff
Assistant to the Building Official
Regina Redmond
rredmond@cheboygancounty.net
Electrical Inspector
Bill Eaton
weaton@cheboygancounty.net
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
Don Bedell
dbedell@cheboygancounty.net
Building Inspector
Paul Morse
pmorse@cheboygancounty.net
Plan Review/Building Inspector
Matt Shann
mshann@cheboygancounty.net
NON-EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY NUMBERS
Cheboygan County Sheriff Department
County Building
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.3155
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Indian River Field Office
6984 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9313
Cheboygan Department of Public Safety
Cheboygan City Hall
403 N. Huron St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.4321
Mackinaw City Police Department
Village Hall
102 S. Huron Ave.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231.436.7861
Tuscarora Township Police Department
Tuscarora Township Hall
3546 S. Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
231.238.9481
Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department
267 N 2nd St.
Rogers City, MI 49779
989-734-2156
CONTACT US
Cheboygan County
870 S. Main St.
Cheboygan, MI 49721
231.627.8855