Clawson DPW & Engineering

635 W. Elmwood
Clawson, MI 48017
Harry Drinkwine, D.P.W. Superintendent
248.288.3222
Monday – Friday, 7:00am– 3:30pm
Doug Ballard, Asst. Superintendent
Theresa Dorsett, Administrative Clerk

Department of Public Works & Engineering

Construction Permit Requirements as of July 1, 2007

Any work to be done in the City right-of-way, in a utility easement, and certain work on private property, requires an Engineering Inspection Permit from the Department of Public Works.

Construction Permit requires:

Engineering Plan Review & Escrow

Permit Application & Fee

Surety Bond & Proof of Insurance

Inspection Escrow Deposit

Engineering Plan Review: The applicant shall provide three (3) signed and sealed sets of plans for the proposed project, along with an engineer's estimate of the construction cost. For the engineering plan review fee, an escrow amount of a minimum $500 or 1.35%, whichever is greater, as established by the city engineer, based on the applicant's estimated cost of the project, including labor, materials and overhead.

Permit Application: Must be completed and returned to the Department of Public Works by the party providing the Proof of Insurance. The party applying for the permit must bring the following information:

Completed Permit Application

Permit Fee in the amount of $100

Surety Bond and Proof of Insurance: As a condition of obtaining a permit, a cash construction bond in an amount of at least $3,000 or 5%, whichever is greater, as established by the city engineer, based on the applicant's estimated cost of the project, including labor, materials and overhead, which may be utilized by pay all valid claims for damages resulting from activity within the public right-of-way. Refer to Section 66-63 of the City of Clawson Code of Ordinances.

Proof of Insurance is required listing the City of Clawson as an additional insured party, for at least $1,000,000 in liability coverage. Both the Surety Bond and the Certificate of Insurance must list the address at which the permit work will be performed.

Inspection Escrow Deposit: The applicant shall deposit 6% of the construction cost estimate for the project to establish an escrow account to cover the cost of project inspection.

Minimum Deposit: $1,000

Inspection Time is charged as follows:

Straight Time $65 per hour

Overtime (time and 1/2) $95 per hour

Overtime (double time) $130 per hour

Any remaining escrow balance is returned after the project is finalized.

Any money owed is billed to the permit holder within $500 of the deposit being depleted.

Engineering Plan Phase - Bring:

1) Three sets of Engineering Plans

2) Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate

3) Engineering Review Fee

Right of Way Permit Phase - Bring:

1) Approved Engineering Plans

2) Permit Application & Fee

3) Surety Bond

4) Proof of Insurance

5) Check to cover inspection fees (escrow)

6) Soil Erosion Control Permit from Oakland County Drain Commission, Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Division. They can be reached at 248.858.5389

TO: Clawson Department of Public Works, 635 W. Elmwood.

For Inspection: Call the Department of Public Works at 248.288.3222 (48-hour notice is required). Give address of the work, and the Permit Number when calling.

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