Any work that requires a permit must be inspected and approved. The contractor is responsible for scheduling inspections at the appropriate times. Remember, each necessary inspection must be performed before work proceeds to the next phase of construction.
The City of Sturgis conducts inspections Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To schedule an inspection, please contact the Community Development Department at 269-659-7230.
Contact the State of Michigan to schedule mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression inspections. Have your permit number for the trade permit you are calling on ready.
- State Mechanical Inspector: 269-252-3612
- State Electrical Inspector: 269-312-3300
- State Plumbing Inspector: 269-348-4386
Final Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy is official documentation that the building is safe for people to use. It is legally required before you can open a new commercial development to the public.
After the final building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other required inspections have been completed and approved, a Certificate of Occupancy request application is required to schedule a final building inspection.
The contractor may want to keep a copy of these Certificates and then present the originals to the property owner. We recommend that the owner stores these documents in a safe place along with the deed to your property, mortgage papers, etc.