Livonia enforces the Michigan Building Code and MIOSHA Part 12 scaffolding rules. Commercial scaffolds over 10 feet require building permits and inspections by the Inspection Department.
Scaffold erection in Livonia follows the Michigan Building Code adopted in Chapter 4 of the City Code, which references IBC Chapter 33 safety during construction standards. Residential projects using scaffolding for exterior painting or minor repairs generally do not need a separate scaffold permit, but any scaffold supporting workers above 10 feet on commercial sites must meet MIOSHA Part 12 (Scaffolding and Elevated Work Platforms) requirements including guardrails at 42 inches, midrails, and toeboards. Permits are issued through the Livonia Inspection Department at City Hall. Sidewalk obstruction by scaffolds requires a right-of-way permit from the Department of Public Works under Chapter 12 of the City Code. Call 734-466-2200 to confirm application requirements before erecting any scaffold in the public right-of-way or on commercial frontage along Plymouth Road, Middlebelt, or Seven Mile.
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