building division

The Building Division’s primary duties include the review of construction plans and documents, the issuance of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits and the inspection of new and renovated structures for compliance with applicable codes and standards. It maintains permit and plan records and provides professional administrative staff to the Construction Board of Appeals and Electrical Board.

Residents please note…
If you are thinking of renovating, remodeling or building a new home or accessory structure, please contact your subdivision association to determine whether the subdivision deeds, conditions, and restrictions apply to your residential project. In some cases, they may be different or more restrictive than those covered under the Township Zoning Ordinances and state building codes. Deed restrictions are privately regulated and enforced by the subdivision association and not the Township.  Click here to view Residential Construction in Bloomfield Township Brochure. 

Staff

Building Official – George Kilpatrick

Professional Affiliations:

• Southeast Michigan Building Officials and Inspector’s Association
• Oakland County Building Officials Association
• Huron Valley Code Officials
• Code Officials Conference of Michigan
• International Code Council

The Building Official administrates and enforces the adopted Building Codes and Township Ordinances. The Building Official oversees the inspection staff of the Building Division, and performs plan reviews and field inspections.

Project Coordinator/Building Inspector  – Chris Fox

• Act 407 Registered Building Inspector
• Act 407 Registered Plan Reviewer
• Licensed Builder

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of Huron Valley Code Officials
• Member of Southeast Michigan Building Officials and Inspectors Association

Building Inspector/Ordinance Enforcement Officer - Bob Thibeault

• Act 407 Registered Building Inspector
• Act 407 Registered Plan Reviewer
• Licensed Builder
• Sworn Bloomfield Township Ordinance Enforcement officer

Professional Affiliations:

• Southeast Michigan Building Officials & Inspectors Association
• Huron Valley Association of Code Officials
• Downriver Association of Code Officials

Building/Mechanical Inspector - Bill Myers

• Act 407 Registered Building/Mechanical Inspector
• Act 407 Registered Plan Reviewer
• Licensed Builder
• Licensed Mechanical Contractor

Professional Affiliations:

• Southeast Michigan Building Officials & Inspectors Association
• Huron Valley Association of Code Officials
• Downriver Association of Code Officials Michigan Mechanical Inspection Association
• Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan

Electrical Inspector – Rick Firlik

• Act 407 Registered Electrical Inspector
• Act 407 Registered Plan Reviewer
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Licensed Electrical Contractor

Professional Affiliations:

• International Association of Electrical Inspectors
• Reciprocal Electrical Council of Inspectors

Mechanical Inspector – Tom Benson

Professional Affiliations:

• Michigan Mechanical Inspection Association
• Mechanical Inspectors Association of Michigan

Plumbing Inspector – Steve Fink

• Act 407 Registered Plumbing Inspector
• Act 407 Registered Plan Reviewer
• Registered Backflow Tester
• ASSE Certified Cross Connection Inspector

Professional Affiliations:

• American Water Works Association
• Plumbing Inspectors Association of Michigan
• Tri-County Plumbing Association