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Mechanical Permit Application
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Contents (9)
Mechanical Permit Application
Rev. 2/3/2026
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
1882 N. Hope Road
Midland, MI 48642
I. Job Location
I. Contractor/Homeowner Information
III. Type of Job
IV. Plan Review Required
See below for plan review requirements before completing this section.Plans and specifications must be submitted for one-and two family dwellings whenthe input rating of the building heating/cooling system exceeds 375,000 Btu's.
Plans are required for all other building types and shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of an architect or engineer licensed pursuant to Act No, 299 of the Public Acts of 1980, as amended, and shall bear that architect's or engineer's signature and seal,, except:
- 1.One-and two-family dwellings when the total building heating/cooling system input rating is 375,000 Btu's or less.
- 2.Alterations and repair work determined by the mechanical official to be of a minor nature.
- 3.Business, Mercantile, and Storage Buildings having HVAC equipment only, with one fire area and not more than 3,500 square feet.
- 4.Work completed by a governmental subdivision or state agency costing less than $15,000.00.
PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED.
V. Homeowner Affidavit
I hereby certify the Mechanical work described on this permit application shall be installed by myself in my own home in which I am living or about to occupy. All work shall be installed in accordance with the Mechanical Code and shall not be enclosed, covered up, or put into operation until it has been Inspected and approved by the Mechanical Inspector. I will cooperate with the Mechanical Inspector and assume the responsibility to arrange for necessary inspections.
VI. Applicant Signature
Section 23a of the state construction code act of 1972, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1523A, prohibits a person from conspiring to circumvent the licensing requirements of this state relating to persons who are to perform work on a residential building or a residential structure. Violators of section 23A are subject to civil fines.
Signature of Licensee or Homeowner
(Homeowner's signature indicates compliance with Section V Homeowner Affidavit.)
Sign by hand after printing.
COMPLETE APPICATION ON BACK SIDE
MECHANICAL PERMIT APPLICATION
VII. Fee Clarification
RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEM: This item is used for the installation of a heating system in a new residential structure. Gas Piping and Duct SHOULD NOT BE charged. Replacement systems should be itemized
VIII. Fee Chart
Enter the number of items being installed, multiply by the unit price for total fee.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE | Number | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (No Refund) | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 |
| Residential Heating System (includes duct and pipe) New Building Only | $55.00 | ||
| Gas/Oil Burning Equipment (Furnace, roof top units, generators | $35.00 | ||
| Boiler | $35.00 | ||
| Water Heater gas piping & venting direct replacement | $7.00 | ||
| Flue/Vent Damper | $7.00 | ||
| Solid Fuel Equip (incl. Chimney) | $35.00 | ||
| Gas Burning Fireplace | $35.00 | ||
| Chimney, Factroy built (Installed separately) B Vent, PVC | $35.00 | ||
| Solar; set of 3 panels (includes piping) | $25.00 | ||
| Gas Piping; each opening - New installation (residential) | $7.00 | ||
| Air Conditioning - incl split Systems RTU - Cooling only | $35.00 | ||
| Heat Pumps; Complete Res. | $35.00 | ||
| Dryer, Bath & Kitchen Exhaust | $7.00 | ||
| Tanks: Aboveground | $25.00 | ||
| Aboveground Connection | $25.00 | ||
| Underground | $25.00 | ||
| Underground Connection | $25.00 | ||
| Humidifiers/Air Cleaners | $15.00 | ||
| All Piping (Minimum of $25.00) | |||
| Fuel Gas Piping | $30.00 | ||
| Process Piping | $30.00 | ||
| Hydronic Piping | $30.00 | ||
| Refrigeration Piping | $30.00 | ||
| Exhausters | $20.00 | ||
| Duct - minimum fee $30.00 | |||
| Heat Pumps; Commercial (pipe not included) | $25.00 | ||
| Air Handlers/Heat Wheels; *Under 10,000 Cfm | $25.00 | ||
| *Over 10,000 CFM | $60.00 | ||
| Commercial Hoods | $30.00 |
| DESCRIPTION | FEE | Number | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Recovery Unit | $12.00 | ||
| V.A.V. Boxes | $12.00 | ||
| Unit Ventilators | $12.00 | ||
| Unit Heaters (Terminal) | $17.00 | ||
| Fire Suppression / Protection | $70.00 | ||
| Fire Pump (each) | $125.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 1-10 | $90.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 11-20 | $125.00 | ||
| Sprikler Heads: 21-50 | $150.00 | ||
| Sprikler Heads: 51-100 | $210.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 101-200 | $300.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 201-300 | $390.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 301-400 | $510.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 401-500 | $600.00 | ||
| Sprinkler Heads: 501+ (.60 per head>501) | |||
| Standpipe system (each) | $60.00 | ||
| Standpipe hose outlet (each) | $10.00 | ||
| Alter/Modify existing system | $45.00 | ||
| Hood Suppression System | $125.00 | ||
| Flooding & Clean agent sys | $125.00 | ||
| Coils (Heat/Cool) | $35.00 | ||
| Refrigeration (Split System) | $35.00 | ||
| Chiller | $35.00 | ||
| Cooling Towers | $35.00 | ||
| Compressor/Condenser | $35.00 | ||
| Inspections: | |||
| Special insp. (pertaining to sale of building) | $60.00 | ||
| Additional Inspection | $75.00 | ||
| Inspection fee | $75.00 | 1 | $75.00 |
| Certification Fee | $20.00 | ||
| Total Fee (Must include the $150.00 for the non-refundable Application and final inspection) | |||
| Total |
IX. Instructions for Completing Application
GENERAL: Mechanical work shall not be started until the application for permit has been filed. All installations shall be inconformance with the Mechanical Code. No work shall be concealed until it has been inspected. When ready for inspection, call the inspector providing as much advance notice as possible. The Inspector will need the job location and permit number.
The Township will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, handicap or political beliefs.
Make Checks payable to: Lincoln Township
Mail Permit Apps to: Greg Younk 2251 N. 8 Mile Road Sanford, MI 48687
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