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Michigan Building Codes

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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Michigan. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Michigan Building Codes
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.
The 2009 Michigan Building/Residential, Rehabilitation and Energy Code Rules were filed with the Secretary of State on November 8, 2010, and become effective March 9, 2011.
Michigan Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2009 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2009) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Structural Code | 2009 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2009) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Plumbing Code | 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code (IPC 2009) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9330 |
| Mechanical Code | 2009 Michigan Mechanical Code (IMC 2009) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9325 |
| Electrical Code | Michigan Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2008) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9320 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Michigan Fire Prevention Code | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
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| Accessibility Code | Michigan Building Code 200p (ADAAG) | Plan Review Division, 517-241-9328 |
| Energy Code | Michigan Uniform Energy Code (IECC, 2009) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1- 2003 | 517-241-9337 |
| Gas Code | 2009 Michigan Mechanical Code (IFGC 2009) | |
| 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 |



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