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Building Safety in Farmington Hills, MI (2026)

1 verified building safety rules for Farmington Hills, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Building Permits

Farmington Hills does not run its own building code. City Code § 7-26 has the city assume administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Construction Codes under the 1972 Construction Code Act, MCL 125.1501 et seq. Work covered by those state codes needs a permit reviewed by the city building official before it starts.

Farmington Hills Building Permit Enforcement

Some Restrictions

Farmington Hills City Code § 7-26

In accordance with the applicable provisions of Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1972 (MCL 125.1501 et seq.), as amended, the city hereby assumes the responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Construction Codes throughout its corporate limits. The city council, planning commission, city engineer, city building official, building board of appeals...

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Building Safety in Oakland County