The building department is committed to maintaining the Lathrup Village adopted plans, codes, ordinances, and standards that preserve the quality of life and safety of Lathrup Village residents.  The Building & Ordinance Department is on the main level of LV City Hall. The staff of the Building & Ordinance Departments works courteously to make sure that the goals of the village are maintained for an appealing and safe walkable residential neighborhood and a sustainable commercial area. The Building Department issues permits and inspects all new construction, alterations, additions to existing structures, and commercial building changes in occupancy. The Building Department also inspects all businesses located within the City.

For zoning information, visit the Community & Economic Development Zoning page.

Contractors and homeowners can make applications and pay for Building Department permits from their computer, tablet, or cell phone. Users can activate a user account to access many features. Visit their website.

Building and Inspections
27400 Southfield Rd.
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
Ph: (248) 557-2600 ext. 247
Fax: (248) 557-2602
Schedule Inspections via Email: Email Building Lathrup Village or visit BSA Online.

Fence and Extra Cement Permit
Inspections can be scheduled during the City's regular business hours with 24-hour advanced notice.

Building Codes
Building codes are adopted as laws or ordinances by governmental bodies such as states, counties, townships, and cities. The Building Code is a collection of requirements that pertain to specific subjects that regulate specific practices (such as designing, constructing, or remodeling buildings). 

Whether the code pertains to construction, property maintenance, fire prevention, electrical, or plumbing - all codes have the same purpose: To protect public health, safety, and welfare by requiring safe construction. 

Codes Currently Enforced

The State of Michigan Construction Code consists of the international codes with state amendments. The code includes referenced standards which are an extension of the code to an additional publication to the extent referenced.

• Current Construction Codes:

  • Residential Code

    • 2015 Michigan Residential Code(MRC) - Effective February 8, 2016

    • The MRC is a standalone code containing all provisions relating to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached 1- and 2-family dwellings and townhouses not more than 3 stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

    • 2015 Michigan Residential Code Errors and Conflicts

  • Commercial Codes(Includes Residential occupancies not within the scope of the MRC)

    • 2021 Michigan Building Code(MBC) – Effective April 9, 2025

    • 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings(MRCEB) – Effective April 9, 2025

    • 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code(MMC) – Effective March 12, 2024

    • 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code(MPC) – Effective March 12, 2024

    • 2021 Michigan Commercial Energy Code(MCEC) – Effective April 22, 2025

    • 2023 National Electrical Code(NEC) w/ Michigan Part 8 amendments – Effective March 12, 2024

  • Notable Referenced Standards

• 2019 ICC A117.1 Standard For Usable and Accessible Buildings (Barrier free design)

• 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code(ISPSC) (Referenced in both MRB and MBC)

• 2021 International Fuel Gas Code(IFGC)

• 2021 International Fire Code(IFC)

• NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signal Code

• NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D Standards for installation of sprinkler systems

• State Public acts

  • Stille-Derrossit-Hale Single State Construction Code Act PA 230 of 1972

  • Skilled Trades Regulation Act PA 407 of 2016

    • License requirements for Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors. 

  • Occupational Code PA 299 of 1980

    • Article 20 - License requirements for Architects and Professional Engineers. 

    • Article 24 - License requirements for Residential Builders and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors.

• Code books may be purchased directly from the State of Michigan or ICC International. Basic Read-only access can be obtained at https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/michigan. NFPA Standards are also available for free with an account at NFPA.org.