Michigan Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Michigan.
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Additional Resources
• Michigan's building codes listed below apply as mandatory non-amendable codes if adopted by a local jurisdiction (exceptions are noted in the table). Local jurisdictions are required to adopt either the state code or another nationally-recognized model code. If no local code is adopted, the state codes are enforced.
• The codes may be purchased from the International Code Council or from the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864; phone (517) 241-9317.
• The codes may be purchased from the International Code Council or from the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864; phone (517) 241-9317.
Michigan Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2003) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Structural Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2003) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Plumbing Code | 2006 Michigan Plumbing Code (IPC 2006) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9330 |
| Mechanical Code | 2006 Michigan Mechanical Code (IMC 2006) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9325 |
| Electrical Code | Michigan Electrical Code (2005 NEC with Part 8 technical amendments) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9320 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, 101, 1997 | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
 | Applies to schools and health care facilities. There are different amendments for each occupancy. | |
| Accessibility Code | Michigan Building Code 2003 (ADAAG) | Plan Review Division, 517-241-9328 |
| Energy Code | Michigan Uniform Energy Code | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1- 2003 | 517-241-9337 |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2003 | |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 2004 with addenda; P.A. 290 of 1965 | 517-241-9334 |
| Other Codes | ASME B31.1 Power Piping | |
Michigan Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Building Section Phone: (517) 241-9317 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Division Phone: (517) 241-9330 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Division Phone: (517) 241-9325 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Electrical | Electrical Division Phone: (517) 241-9320 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Accessibility | Barrier Free Design Section Phone: (517) 241-9328 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Plan Review | Plan Review Division Phone: (517) 241-9328 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Fire Marshal | Building Section Phone: (517) 241-9317 Fax: (517) 241-9308 |
| Boiler Inspector | Board of Boiler Rules Phone: (517) 241-9334 |
| Elevator Inspector | Elevator Safety Division Phone: (517) 241-9337 |
Michigan Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Michigan:
