Troy, MI Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- Michigan Electrical Code (by reference)
- Governing section
- City Code Ch. 79, Art. 27, §2700.0
- Permit fees payable to
- City Treasurer
- Enforcing official
- Troy Building Official
- Maximum fine
- $500 per day, per violation
- Enforcement mechanism
- Municipal Civil Infraction (Ch. 100)
Summary
Troy adopts the Michigan Electrical Code by reference to govern all wiring, service equipment, alarm systems and electrical alterations citywide. Electrical permit and inspection fees are paid to the City Treasurer, and the code is enforced through the Building Official under Chapter 79 of the City Code, with civil-infraction penalties for violations.
2700.0. Code Adopted. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (K) of Act 279 of 1909, State of Michigan, as amended, Michigan Complied Laws 117.3(k) and Section 8a of Act 230 of 1972, State of Michigan, as amended Michigan Complied Laws 125.1508a, the State of Michigan Electrical Code is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Troy, for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration, repair, conversion, use and maintenance of all electrical wiring for light, heat and power, service equipment for radio and television receiving systems, alarm systems and all alterations or extensions to existing wiring systems in or on buildings and structures to insure safety. A complete copy of the code is available for inspection at the office of the Troy City Clerk. ... 2700.1 Fees for the issuance of electrical wiring and equipment permits and for inspections required under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be paid to the City Treasurer.
Full Breakdown
1508a as the enabling state statutes. The adopted code governs the installation, alteration, repair, conversion, use and maintenance of all electrical wiring for light, heat and power, service equipment for radio and television receiving systems, alarm systems, and any alteration or extension of existing wiring in or on buildings and structures. A complete copy is kept for public inspection at the office of the Troy City Clerk. 1 requires that fees for electrical wiring and equipment permits, and for the inspections the ordinance requires, be paid to the City Treasurer, with the fee amount set by City Council resolution to cover inspection and enforcement costs.
1 of the same chapter confirms the Building Official administers and rules on modification requests under the Michigan Electrical Code, with appeals going to the Chapter 79 Board of Appeals, whose five members include the City Manager, an Oakland County Health Department representative, and three resident members with construction or engineering backgrounds. Any person doing electrical work in Troy without following the adopted code and its permit/inspection requirements is subject to enforcement under Chapter 79's penalty provisions.
Violations & Fines
A violation of any provision of Chapter 79, including the electrical code requirements of Article 27, is a Municipal Civil Infraction enforced under Chapter 100 of the Troy City Code. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate infraction. Sanctions include a fine of not more than $500 per violation, plus costs, damages and injunctive orders authorized by Chapter 100.
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