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SafeBuilt says building-permit billing rose as Northpointe tenant fit-outs drive large inspections
Summary
SafeBuilt, the city’s contract building department, told the council that recent large tenant fit-outs at the Northpointe development increased permits and inspection billing; officials said increased billing reflects permit workload and that building-department fees pass through to cover inspection costs, not general revenue.
Representatives from SafeBuilt briefed the Harper Woods City Council on recent permit activity and billing increases tied to tenant fit-outs at the Northpointe development.
Jim (SafeBuilt representative) explained that last month’s billing spike to about $58,000 reflected large commercial permits and tenant fit-outs, not routine monthly work. He said the increase was primarily driven by a permit valued at $33,000 for tenant improvements in Building 2 during a major punch-out and other large fit-outs as buildings move from white-box construction to occupied tenant space.
Nut graf: SafeBuilt’s presentation explained that the city’s building-inspection billing can vary…
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