Ted Henry

Building Inspector

Staff

Celeste Sywyk

Coordinator/Manager

Mike Kelly

Back-up Inspector

Jerrod Locascio

Electrical Inspector

Merle E. West II

Mechanical/Plumbing

John Crandel

Back-up Inspector

Office Hours & Inspection Schedule

Office Hours

Monday–Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Inspection Days

Monday–Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Trade Inspections

Electrical: Tue & Thu
Mechanical & Plumbing: Wed

ⓘ All inspections must be called in at least one day before the inspection is needed.

Permits Are Required as Follows

Building Permits

  • All construction that will encroach on setbacks must include a plot plan and Zoning Permit Application.
  • All new residences, accessory buildings over 200 sq. ft., pools, decks, signs, remodels, additions, and structural changes require a building permit.
  • All new residential construction requires a Soil Erosion Permit or Waiver prior to making a Building Permit application.
  • Applications available at Genesee County Water & Waste Services — (810) 732-7870 — gcdcwws.com

Zoning Permits

  • All construction that will encroach on setbacks must include a plot plan.
  • All accessory structures under 200 sq. ft., agricultural use only buildings, and fences require a zoning permit.

Trade Permits (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

  • Clayton Township Building Department also issues and inspects all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits.
  • As of November 17, 2003, Clayton Township began tracking, permitting, and inspection of all trades in-house, directly out of this office.

Sewer & Water Inspection Permits

  • The Clayton Township Building Department Plumbing Inspector inspects new sewer and water installations and alterations as it pertains to the connection between the curb box and the meter.
  • These inspections require a sewer & water inspection permit.