Thomas Township

The 2006 Michigan Residential Building Code Section R105.1 states. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

Permit Applications:

Brochure Links:

House Frame Construction Codes

The following codes are enforced within the Thomas Township:

  • 2009 Michigan Building Code (ICC)
  • 2009 Michigan Residential Code (ICC)
  • 2009 Michigan Rehabilitation of Existing Building (ICC)
  • 2009 Michigan Barrier Free Design Graphics Manual
  • 2011 Michigan Electrical Code (NEC)
  • 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code (ICC)
  • The 2009 International Plumbing Code with amendments, deletions and additions will be effective August 20, 2010.
  • 2009 Michigan Mechanical Code (ICC)

Additional information on building codes can be found at the State of Michigan website or Building and Construction Quick Links.

Shields Mens Club Festival

The Thomas Township “Shields Mens Club Summer Festival” takes place each summer at the club-owned property at 605 South Miller Road.

In 2012, the festival will be held on Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24, 2012.

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