Mechanical Applications

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Mechanical Inspections

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Mechanical Code Inspections for 11 Jurisdictions in Southwest Michigan

Covert Township is no longer inspected by Walter DeVisser Jr. but is inspected by Safebuilt. Contact the Township hall for permit applications.

Permit Applications

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Mechanical Plan Reviews are required for all commercial projects and some residential homes. I provide such service for the Jurisdiction I inspect.

Plan Reviews

Inspections for Insurance companies, sellers, buyers, rental properties.

Private inspections

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Private inspections

Inspections for Insurance companies ( Wood stoves, Fireplaces), buyers, and sellers. I do not inspect for holes in combustions chambers or chimney interiors. Call to arrange such inspections

Private Inspections

Additional Information

The primary reason for this site is to provide you with copies of Mechanical Applications online. Just open and or download. There are no provisions for entering data on line and no way to accept payment online. Please mail or take in person to the jurisdiction office (some jurisdictions only will re-mail them to me so you may as well mail applications to me) as instructed on the application. Checks made to jurisdictions please.

Our fee schedule may have been modified and or clarified.

Please double check that the jurisdiction is correct. The application fee is not refundable. The actual location of the job may not be the mailing address. Check!!

These are the correct and current applications.

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.

1. Gas Pressure tests must be observed by the mechanical inspector. Try to include this test in roughin to save on extra inspection fees.

2. Condensate from high efficiency furnaces must not drain into basement floor drains unless they go to a sewer sump. They cannot go into a foundation drain but have to go to a sewer line or use a

1. Gas Pressure tests must be observed by the mechanical inspector. Try to include this test in roughin to save on extra inspection fees.

2. Condensate from high efficiency furnaces must not drain into basement floor drains unless they go to a sewer sump. They cannot go into a foundation drain but have to go to a sewer line or use a condensate pump to a sewer line.

3. If you think pulling permits are a problem, Wait until you don"t!! Missing permits show up in insurance claims for the property owner, Problems for the contractor, lack of coverage for the owner, fines for the contractor and property owner. Remember these are attached to the property records at the Township or City. They are part of the record. If you miss pulling a permit on time, and it becomes revealed, you might get a compound fine and have to pull the permit anyway, and that is doubled in many jurisdictions. We do enforce the code. Permits are part of that code.

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FAQ Common questions about installations and permits

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.

1. Homes require set back thermostats. At least one..

2. Dryer exhaust 35 ft or over calculated feet must have length notification within 6 feet of termination. and must be installed before roughin.

3. Dryer Connector must not exceed 8 ft and be UL listed material.

4. Dryer vent must be in for rough in. They are required for all laundry

1. Homes require set back thermostats. At least one..

2. Dryer exhaust 35 ft or over calculated feet must have length notification within 6 feet of termination. and must be installed before roughin.

3. Dryer Connector must not exceed 8 ft and be UL listed material.

4. Dryer vent must be in for rough in. They are required for all laundry rooms.

5. You may not run gas lines under a home or building with very few exceptions .

6. Gas dryers may not be installed in a bathroom.

7. Remember if you want a copy of the permit for records or for some other reason, include the EMail address. No copy will be sent without the EMail address although I will send one if requested specifically.

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Mechanical Inspection Services

Mechanical Inspection Services

Mechanical Code and Safety Inspections

Mechanical Code and Safety Inspections

Where to go

Mechanical Inspections

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Private inspections

Mechanical Plan Reviews

Private inspections

Additional Information

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.

FAQ Common questions about installations and permits

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.

Comments for Contractors or Homeowners about recent code alerts and changes in the Mechanical Code, or enforcement changes.