The department is managed by building official Jeffrey Dunlap (jdunlap@nilestwpmi.gov) who is a 26 year employee of Niles Charter Township. The department’s mission statement “Build Safe = Live Safe” exemplifies the core values and dedication of the staff to protect the community through the administration and enforcement of various laws, ordinances, codes and standards. Stefanie Woodrick (swoodrick@nilestwpmi.gov) is the building official assistant and is available to answer your questions and schedule building inspections.
Inspections: Building inspection requests must be phoned in to 269-687-2741 (no voice mail or email requests will be scheduled). Trade inspection requests must be phoned in to the respective inspector’s office listed on the permit.
Forms: Check our forms page or navigate to the appropriate division below.
Divisions: Building
Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing
Zoning
Fee schedule: Building construction fees (residential and commercial) are here and electrical, plumbing, mechanical fee schedules are on the 2nd page of the applications.
Links: State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-10575---,00.html
International Code Council http://www.iccsafe.org/
