FINISHED BASEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Application Process: Building Permit #2 Application
Provide 2 copies of construction drawings.
You must submit the following information:
1. Floor plan showing the location of all rooms and spaces.
2. Dimensions of each room and space.
3. Use of each room. (i.e., basement recreation room, bedroom, storage, bathroom, etc.)
4. Wall and ceiling finish materials.
5. Ceiling heights. (The code is 7 feet for basement recreation rooms with a maximum projection below the ceiling of 6 inches and 7 feet, 6 inches for all other habitable rooms.
6. Location of all lights, switches and receptacles.
7. Location and size of all windows. The code requires that 4 percent of the floor area for each room must have access to the outdoors. (i.e., windows or mechanical ventilation).
8. Location and supply and return air for mechanical ventilation, if needed. The code is 10 CFM for each room or space.
9. Method of maintaining combustion air for the furnace (i.e., louvered door or outside air intake).
10. Emergency escape and rescue openings for basements with habitable space in accordance with Michigan Residential Code.
11. Submit application at the Zoning Counter, Room 402, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, (313) 224-2733.