Building Safety in Wayne County, MI (2026)
5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Wayne County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Lead Paint
Wayne County, Michigan runs a childhood lead testing program under Code of Ordinances Ch. 151, screening children ages six months to six years for lead poisoning countywide, regardless of neighborhood risk level. The public health division provides free blood lead tests to uninsured families, bills Medicaid for enrolled children, and allows exemptions for physician certification or religious objection.
Wayne County, MI Childhood Lead Testing Program
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 151, § 151-3
Subject to appropriations therefor, the public health division of the department of health and human services is authorized to implement a childhood lead testing program for Wayne County children whether or not they reside in areas defined as high-risk. This program shall provide for blood lead tests for children between the ages of six months and six years of age. ... The division shall also c...
Building Permits
Wayne County requires anyone to submit plans and specs to the Buildings Division before starting construction, demolition, remodeling or alteration, though most cities and townships in the county administer their own adopted building codes instead.
Building Permits Required in Wayne County, MI
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 233, § 233-7(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or agency to commence construction, demolition, remodeling or alteration of any building, facility or structure without first submitting plans and specifications to the buildings division for review and approval under the codes adopted herein.
Electrical Permits
Wayne County adopted the 1996 National Electrical Code for all electrical work countywide and requires plans and specifications be submitted to its Buildings Division for review before construction begins.
Electrical Permits in Wayne County, Michigan
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 233, §§ 233-3, 233-7(b)
The National Electrical Code, 1996 edition, is adopted as the electrical code of the county. ... It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or agency to commence construction, demolition, remodeling or alteration of any building, facility or structure without first submitting plans and specifications to the buildings division for review and approval under the codes adopted herein.
Plumbing Permits
Wayne County adopted the 1996 International Plumbing Code as Chapter 233's plumbing standard and requires Buildings Division plan review and approval before any plumbing work begins, unless your city runs its own certified building department.
Plumbing Code & Permits in Wayne County
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 233, §§ 233-5, 233-7(b)
The International Plumbing Code, 1996 edition, is adopted as the plumbing code of the county. ... It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or agency to commence construction, demolition, remodeling or alteration of any building, facility or structure without first submitting plans and specifications to the buildings division for review and approval under the codes adopted herein.
Building Inspections
Wayne County's buildings division, inside the Department of Public Services, reviews every plan application and conducts all inspections required by the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire codes adopted under Chapter 233. The division director administers and enforces the chapter countywide, though cities and townships may run their own building departments under state law.
Building Inspection Process in Wayne County, Michigan
Some RestrictionsWayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 233, § 233-7(a), (c)
(a)The director of the buildings division of the department of public services is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the codes adopted by reference herein, within the political jurisdiction of the county. ... (c)The buildings division of the department of public services shall receive and review all applications for all required plan reviews and shall conduct...
Building Safety by City in Wayne County
4 cities in Wayne County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
6 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
5 verified rules • Building Permits, Childcare Center Rules
5 verified rules • Building Permits, Electrical Permits
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