NOVEMBER 18, 2002 – Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services (CIS) Director Noelle Clark announced today electrical contractors will be able to obtain electrical permits from the State of Michigan via the Internet beginning December 2. 

The new online electrical permitting is the latest enhancement to the award-winning Michigan.gov web portal. This service was created as a result of the partnership of the CIS Bureau of Construction Codes and the Michigan Department of Information Technology (DIT).

  “This is very exciting news for contractors and their clients since a complete permit application is approved immediately and a permit number is then issued so it eliminates any waiting for a permit to be processed before work can begin,” Clark said. “Consumers will also be pleased since anyone who has built or renovated a home or business knows time is of the essence for a project to run smoothly.”

A contractor may complete a permit application by accessing the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services Bureau of Construction Codes web site at www.michigan.gov/bccpermits.

This service is available only for a “simple” permit, which is a project that does not require the submission of construction documents for plan review.  Permit applications must be completed in their entirety and include the applicant’s valid electrical contractor license number.  An incomplete application will not generate a permit. Payment must be made with a valid Visa or Master Card.  Accela will charge a “convenience fee” of $5.00 plus 10% of the permit fee for the use of this Internet service.