MECHANICAL PERMITS
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Mechanical Code References and Handouts
- Code Updates
- Frequently Asked Questions
Mechanical Permits are issued any time during office hours. If you have questions for the Mechanical 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:
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- 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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Mechanical Permit Application:
**NEW ** Mechanical Permit Application — Effective 01.01.24
Payment Via Credit Card – Please Submit with Application
Mechanical Contractor Registration
Mechanical Code References and Handouts:
2015 MRC Mechanical Code Handout – Effective 02.08.16
Mechanical Inspection Checklist – Updated 05.26.16
Code Updates:
- 2015 Michigan Residential Code and 2015 Michigan Energy Code will be effective February 8, 2016 — (Residential Construction Only – Commercial requirements continue as 2012 Michigan Mechanical Code)
- 2015 Michigan Mechanical Code will be effective April 12, 2017 — (Commercial Construction Only)
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the mechanical code?
The mechanical code controls the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, and inspection of mechanical systems, including heating systems, ventilating systems, steam and hot water heating systems, process piping, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances utilizing gas, liquid or solid fuel, chimneys and vents, mechanical refrigeration systems, fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators, crematories, fire suppression systems, air pollution control systems, and system utilizing solar or geothermal energy.
Are mechanical permits required?
Except for replacement of minor parts, mechanical work shall not be started until a permit for such work has been issued by the appropriate enforcing agency.
Permits are not required for:
- Portable heating, cooking, or clothes drying appliances.
- Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make the equipment unsafe.
- A portable heating appliance.
- A portable ventilation appliance.
- A portable cooling unit.
- Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the code.
- Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make the equipment unsafe.
- A portable evaporative cooler.
- A self-contained portable refrigeration unit that is not more than 1.5 horsepower (1119 W).
- Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
- Gas piping limited to 10 feet (3048 mm) in length and not more than 6 fittings.
Do you need a license to do mechanical work?
A state mechanical contractor’s license is required to secure a mechanical permit except a homeowner may perform a mechanical installation in a single family dwelling which he or she occupies or will occupy.
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