Overview
The Department offices are located in the City Hall
Building at 45 East Long Lake Road, just east of Woodward
Ave. Our office hours are are Monday through Friday,
9:00am to 4:30pm. Inspections are conducted every
business day. Refer to the City calendar for holiday
observance.
Telephone Numbers
Office: (248) 644-1520
Fax: (248) 644-4813
24 Hour Inspection Hotline: (248) 593-9350
Department Staff
Building Official - Lawrence (Larry) R. Rospierski
- Act 54 Building Official
- Act 54 Building Inspector
- ICC Certified Building Inspector
- Act 54 Plan Reviewer
- Michigan Residential Builder’s License
- Member of SEMBOIA
- Member of OCBOA
The Building Official administrates and interprets the
adopted Building Codes and supervises or participates in the
inspection of vacant, under construction or occupied
buildings, structures and construction sites. The Building
Official develops systems to maximize the efficiency of the
Building Division and to achieve high quality and safe
development in the City of Bloomfield Hills. It is the duty
of the Building Official to:
- Prior to issuance of a permit, oversee the
application process to ensure that the proposed project
meets all necessary zoning and ordinance requirements
- Review all applications, construction plans and
building specifications to ensure that all Building code
and ordinance requirements are complied with.
- Check for violations of state and local codes and
the proper licensing of those individuals installing
building components and the electrical wiring, plumbing,
heating and refrigeration systems.
- Provide assistance, leadership, direction and
motivation to the administrative and inspection staff.
- Conduct or supervise the preparation of a variety of
studies, reports and recommendations and coordinates
departmental record-keeping activities.
- Issue violation notices or stop-work orders when
code violations are observed, and then assist the City
Attorney in securing criminal warrants from the County
Prosecutor when compliance with law is not achieved.
- The Building Official is generally in the office
between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. each day and by
appointment. It is suggested that you check with the
Official for specific availability to avoid conflicts
with scheduled administrative meetings or other
appointments.
Code Enforcement Officer - Officer Patrick Krease
The Code Enforcement Officer in the Building Department
enforces City ordinances.
If you have any complaints regarding abandoned vehicles or
abandoned homes, junk and debris, weed or vermin control, or
any other nuisances, contact the officer by calling (248)
644-1520.
- Retired Detective, Bloomfield Township Police
Department
- M.A. in Criminal Justice, University of Detroit
- Member: Michigan Association of Code Enforcement
Officers
Electrical Inspector - Frank Everingham
- Act 54 Electrical Inspector
- Act 54 Plan Reviewer
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Member, Reciprocal Electrical Council
- Member, International Association of Electrical
Inspectors
Fire Inspector - Andrew (Andy) Wallace
- Act 54 Certified Fire Inspector
- ICC Certified Fire Inspector
- NFPA Certified Fire Inspector
- Member of Macomb County Fire Prevention Association
- Member of Oakland County Fire Prevention Society
Mechanical Inspector - Charles (Charlie) Ford
- Act 54 Mechanical Inspector
- Licensed Mechanical Contractor (25 years)
- Degree in Climate Control Technology
Plumbing Inspector - Brian Guccini
- Act 54 Certified Plumbing Inspector
- Act 54 Certified Mechanical Inspector
- Act 54 Certified Plan Reviewer
- ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector
- NITC Certified Medical Gas Inspector
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