What Is the Board of Appeals?
The Building Board of Appeals is responsible for hearing grievances that result from decisions rendered by city building officials. Board members can take action on disputes related to the interpretation of the building code and cannot waive or change the code.
The Building Code Board of Appeals meets as needed in accordance with the city ordinance.
- A registered design professional who is a registered architect; or builder or superintendent of building construction with at least ten years experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work
- A registered design professional with structural engineering or architectural experience
- A registered design professional with a mechanical or plumbing engineering experience; or a mechanical or plumbing contractor with at least ten years experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work
- A registered design professional with electrical engineering experience; or an electrical contractor with at least ten years experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work
- A registered design professional with fire protection engineering experience; or a fire protection contractor with at least ten years experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
Who we are:
*5 Vacant Positions Available*
To view the enabling legislation surrounding the Building Code Board of Appeals, click here.
Questions or comments for the board can be directed to Community Development Director Kristen Kapelanski at kkapelanski@berkleymich.net or 248-658-3320.
Chris A. Cleveland
Electrical Engineer, Term Expires July 2024
James L. Yates
Structural Team Leader/Stantec Term Expires July 2024
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The Enabling Legislation for the Building Code Board of Appeals
FAQs
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For additional questions, not covered on this page, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248.658.3310.
A permit is required to construct a deck or porch. An application and two sets of plans must be submitted for review. The plans must clearly indicate how the deck will be constructed. The plans must also indicate where the deck will be installed on the property. If you have a mortgage survey, you can copy the survey and sketch the dimensions of the deck onto it. An application and plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a permit.
Plan reviews may take up to two weeks. The permit fee is based upon the value of the work.
A permit is required to construct a deck or porch. An application and two sets of plans must be submitted for review. The plans must clearly indicate how the deck will be constructed. The plans must also indicate where the deck will be installed on the property. If you have a mortgage survey, you can copy the survey and sketch the dimensions of the deck onto it. An application and plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a permit.
Plan reviews may take up to two weeks. The permit fee is based upon the value of the work.
A permit is required to construct a deck or porch. An application and two sets of plans must be submitted for review. The plans must clearly indicate how the deck will be constructed. The plans must also indicate where the deck will be installed on the property. If you have a mortgage survey, you can copy the survey and sketch the dimensions of the deck onto it. An application and plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a permit.
Plan reviews may take up to two weeks. The permit fee is based upon the value of the work.
A permit is required to construct a deck or porch. An application and two sets of plans must be submitted for review. The plans must clearly indicate how the deck will be constructed. The plans must also indicate where the deck will be installed on the property. If you have a mortgage survey, you can copy the survey and sketch the dimensions of the deck onto it. An application and plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of a permit.
Plan reviews may take up to two weeks. The permit fee is based upon the value of the work.