Fire Inspection Services & Permits

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Emergency line:

911​

Non-emergency dispatch:

734.994.2911

General information:

734.794.6961​

Permit applications can be emailed or faxed to the address or number on the application.

​Please do not send in payment with your application. Once approved, you will be invoiced.

Fire Service Fe​e ​​Schedule

Fire Service Fee Schedule 7-1-18pdf (PDF, effective July 1, 2018) 

Bonfire P​e​​rmit

Bonfire Permit Application (PDF)

Bonfire permit fee $50

A bonfire permit is required when a resident or organization would like to have a fire on the ground that is larger than 3 x 3 feet in size. Anything smaller than 3' x 3' is considered a recreation fire and a permit is not required. Bonfires shall not exceed 5 x 5 feet in size and shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or anything that catches fire easily. Before a fire is lit, conditions which may cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be removed.

Prescriptio​n Bu​​rn Permit

Prescription Burn Permit Application (PDF)

Commercial prescription burn permit fee $150
Residential prescription burn permit fee $50

A map of the area to be burned is required with permit applications. 

Fireworks ​Sale​s Pe​​​rmit

FAQ - Fireworks Safety Act of 2011 (PDF)

This is currently managed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 

Tent Permit​

Tent Pe​​rmit - Buil​ding Department​