City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)

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Contact Information

Physical address:
2 Woodward Avenue Suite 401
Detroit, Michigan 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2733

Web: Home

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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City of Detroit Awning & Canopy Erector License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Building License Registration or Renewal

Instructions:
  1. Call the Building Division to set up an appointment to take the necessary exam
  2. An applicant will be notified if they pass the exam and will then be required to pay the necessary license fee
Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Buildings License Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notarize:Required

City of Detroit Residential Builder & Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Applicant must possess a current and valid State of Michigan Residential Builder or Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License

Initial Registration

Form:

Building License Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$46

Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID of the applicant
  • Copy of the State of Michigan Residential Builder or Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor

Registration Renewal

Form:

Building License Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$46

Due:

Triennially by the associated state-level license renewal

Notarize:Required

City of Detroit Sign Erector License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Building License Registration or Renewal

Instructions:
  1. Call the Building Division to set up an appointment to take the necessary exam
  2. An applicant will be notified if they pass the exam and will then be required to pay the necessary license fee
Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Buildings License Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notarize:Required

City of Detroit Steeplejack License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Building License Registration or Renewal

Instructions:
  1. Call the Building Division to set up an appointment to take the necessary exam
  2. An applicant will be notified if they pass the exam and will then be required to pay the necessary license fee
Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Buildings License Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notarize:Required

City of Detroit Window Washer License

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Building License Registration or Renewal

Instructions:
  • Call the Building Division to set up an appointment to take the necessary exam
  • An applicant will be notified if they pass the exam and will then be required to pay the necessary license fee
Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Buildings License Registration or Renewal

Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$46

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notarize:Required

City of Detroit Wrecking Contractor License & Registration

Agency:City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in amounts not less than:
    • Class A: $250,000 for injury or death of any one person and $500,000 for injury or death to more than one person
    • Class B & C: $100,000 for injury or death of any one person and $300,000 for injury or death to more than one person
  • Property Damage Insurance in amounts not less than:
    • Class A: $250,000
    • Class B & C: $100,000
  • Aggregate:
    • Class A: $500,000
    • Class B & C: $300,000
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Bond Requirements:

$50,000 surety bond

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Class A & B Unrestricted + Class C: State of Michigan Builder or Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License with wrecking classification

Initial Registration

Form:

Class A Wrecking License Application

Class B & Class C Wrecking License Application

Instructions:
  1. Submit electronic copies of the Certificate of Insurance and Surety Bond to the Law Department online
  2. Submit Completed Application Packet to the Building Inspection Division and pay the application review fee
    1. All applications must be received 14 days before any Board meeting to be considered at that meeting
  3. Pay for and take the written wrecking license exam
  4. Pay license fee online
Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $214 application review fee
  • $116 exam fee
    • This fee is due once the City of Detroit Board of Wrecking Conttractors Examiners approves the applicant to sit for the exam
  • $90 license fee
    • This fee is due once an applicant has passed the exam
Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Driver's License or State ID of the applicant
  • Recent passport-style photo of the applicant
  • State of Michigan Builder's License or Residential Maintenance & Alterations License with wrecking classification
  • Bond approval letter from Business License Center Division
  • Permits with photos as evidence of experience in demolition
  • Employment Affidavit (included in application packet)
Bond Amount:

$50,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License

Filing Method:
  • Mail
  • Electronic copies of the Certificate of Insurance and Surety Bond can be submitted online
  • License fees can be paid online
Agency Fee:

$90

Due:

Annually by December 31

Notarize:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Bond approval letter from Business License Center Division
  • State of Michigan Builder's License or Residential Maintenance & Alterations License with wrecking classification
Bond Amount:

$50,000

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