Are you a contractor or homeowner doing building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work that's ready for an inspection? You'll need to have a permit for the work to request an inspection.
You can schedule online for all building and trade inspections except those done by the Fire Department. Check out our Inspection Scheduling Tutorial Video for more information.
To request an inspection by the Fire Department, please call 616-456-3818.
Begin by visiting our WebPermits website, found here. You will then be able to search by your permit number. Type your permit number, including all letters, numbers, and dashes (ex. BC-ELEC-2022-9901).
Keep in mind that only permits we've issued can have an inspection scheduled. If the permit you've looked up has been issued, click on the orange Lookup Permit Information button. From there, it will send you to a page showing the address and any scheduled inspections for the previously issued permits.
To schedule a new inspection, click on the text Schedule Inspection at the top of the page. From there, if there is an inspection available, the site will send you to a new page to schedule it.
The inspection type options vary based on the type of permit. Click the one you'd like to schedule, as well as a preferred inspection date and time block (AM/PM).
When scheduling inspections, follow the prompts on the page. All fields with a red asterisk (*) are required.
Before you finish scheduling, there are a few things the inspector needs. Details about the work that needs inspecting as well as how to access the work site.
To do this, click in the Add Comments and Instructions box. Within the box, please provide us the below information about the work site, if applicable:
Once you fill all required fields, click on the orange Schedule Inspection button. You will be sent to a new page with a green box that informs you that your inspection has been confirmed.
You can give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We're happy to help you schedule an inspection!
Call us for instructions
To schedule a building or trade inspection, please call 311 or 616-456-3000.
Alternatively, feel free to give our automated scheduling system a call at 616-828-0115 and follow the prompts. You will need your permit number as well as an inspection code. A list of 3-digit inspection codes can be found under the Related Links side panel of this page.
You may visit our office to schedule an inspection. We're located at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.
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