Building

Bob Delaney - Building Official/Inspector
Bob is grateful to have the opportunity to work with great staff.

Responsible for overall direction and management of the Building Department in the enforcement of building codes and related ordinances, the issuance of related permits and the licensing of contractors within the City to protect the health and safety of the public. Responsible for reviewing construction plans and conducting inspections of construction-in- progress to ensure compliance with State and local building codes. Responsible for enforcement of City zoning ordinances to include performing field investigations and responding to complaints.  

1. Receives building permit applications; reviews, checks and examines construction plans, specifications and drawings to determine building code, site plan, and related ordinance compliance with State and local codes; issues building permits after state and local code compliance has been determined; maintains appropriate building permit records.

2. Visits construction sites; checks plans and specifications for on-site conformity to construction and building code; conducts inspections of actual construction and makes final inspections upon completion of new buildings, improvements or repairs to determine conformity with plans and code.  Supervises and directs outside Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing (Trade) Inspectors; oversees and examines building plans and installation plans for electrical, mechanical and plumbing; issues permits for new construction and improvements, occupancy, etc.; ensures compliance with State and local regulations.

3. Verifies ordinance complaints and conducts inspections of violations; explains and interprets zoning ordinance to City property owners; sends out ordinance violation notices when necessary; oversees investigations of ordinance violation complaints and institutes action to prosecute violators of building code and zoning ordinances; represents the City in legal matters regarding Building and zoning regulation issues.

4. Performs building and rental inspections and issues violation notices if needed to violators; conducts occupancy inspections on both new and existing buildings, and issues permits accordingly. Enters all building inspections and zoning notices in computer daily or as is necessary.

5. Provides information and counsel on building code requirements to residents, builders, architects, engineers, attorneys, and Township Board of Trustees. 

6. Enforces Dangerous Building Ordinance including conducting investigations; orders correction of unsafe conditions in existing structures; arranges for issuance of condemnation notices; attends public hearing and monitors demolition process through to completion.

7. Develops annual department financial budget and monitors throughout fiscal year; provides monthly reports to the City Manager regarding department activities. Prepares periodic reports of inspection activities and maintains related records accordingly.

8. Oversees proper maintenance of all applications, permits, plans and correspondence regarding buildings and plats within the City; maintains files of flood plain permits and records.

9. Attends seminars and other continuing education classes as required by State of Michigan for maintaining required certification as Building Official/Inspector; maintains ongoing awareness of construction trends/new materials through trade journals and attending seminars and trade conferences.

10. Processes applications to the construction Board of Appeals; attends construction Board of Appeals meetings to respond to questions.

11. Coordinates development and construction issues with Planning Department as necessary.

12. Recommends passage or amendment of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes as required; assists in developing other Building Department related ordinances and codes.

13. Performs other duties and special projects as requested to ensure effective operations of the department.