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Building Permit Application

  1. Please Check One
  2. Please Check One
  3. If New Residential:
  4. If New Duplex:
  5. *If preferred method of contact
  6. Subcontractors:
  7. *Please note: Project will NOT start if subcontractor is not registered with the City*
  8. REQUIRED BUILDING INSPECTIONS:
  9. **I UNDERSTAND THAT AS THE PERMIT HOLDER, I OR MY AGENT, WILL BE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT ON EACH OF THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS AND WILL GIVE AT LEAST 24 HOURS NOTICE PRIOR.
  10. FOOTING- FOUNDATION INSPECTION
    (Prior to backfilling the outer perimeter)
  11. FRAMING
    (Prior to concealing with insulation and drywall)
  12. ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
    (Prior to concealing with insulation and drywall)
  13. PLUMBING INSPECTION
    (Prior to concealment or covering)
  14. FINAL INSPECTION
    (After construction is completed- prior to occupancy)
  15. OTHER INSPECTIONS
    (as needed)
  16. SAID BUILDING TO BE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTER:
  17. *APPLICATION VOID IF WORK IS NOT STARTED WITHIN 6 MONTHS AFTER PERMIT ISSUANCE
  18. *ANY CONSTRUCTION IN A FLOOD ZONE MUST FOLLOW THE REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF PONTIAC FLOOD ORDINANCE AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE AND FEMA REGULATIONS
  19. __I__ HEREBY MAKE APPLICATION TO DO AND PERFORM SAID WORK AND CONSTRUCT SAID PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE FOREGOING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED; AND __I__ AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PONTIAC IN THE PROSECUTION OF SAME. IN CASE THE PERMIT ABOVE APPLIED FOR IS GRANTED, __I__ DO HEREBY, IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, GUARANTEE TO SAID CITY OF PONTIAC THE COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF THE ABOVE AGREEMENT ON THE PART OF THE SAID ___OWNER/CONTRACTOR____.
  20. ** Please note that a fee will be required. You may call with a Credit Card Number, send a check/cash, or stop into City Hall to pay for your fee. Your fee total will be sent with the permit.
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