Farmington Hills To Accept Inspection Requests Via Email

The City of Farmington Hills Building Division says it’s streamlining the process for contractors and residents who need a building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing inspection. In past, people called in requests to a phone line, leaving voicemail for inspectors. The inspection request phone line has been deactivated, officials say, and people must now submit inspection requests exclusively via email at BDInspectRequest@fhgov.com.

The city says email requests simplifies the inspection process by allowing people to send clear written messages and because the email messages provide a time and date stamp of sorts for each request. Contractors and residents who want an inspection must provide the following information in their email request:

• Type of inspection (building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing)
• Permit number for the project
• Address for the inspection
• Preferred date for the inspection
• Contact phone number (optional if email correspondence is preferred)

Once an email is submitted, the Building Division staff will reply. Inspections take place Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., and next-day service is not always possible. A few common repairs or improvements that require a permit include installing a shed, roofing work, adding siding, or replacing windows, sprinkler systems, sump pumps, furnaces, and air conditioners. For a complete list of projects requiring a city permit, visit the city online.

For more information, contact Building Official Tammy Murray at tmurray@fhgov.com or (248) 871-2461.

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