• 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.
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
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| Building/Dwelling Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2003) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
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| Structural Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2003) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
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| Plumbing Code | 2006 Michigan Plumbing Code (IPC 2006) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9330 |
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| Mechanical Code | 2006 Michigan Mechanical Code (IMC 2006) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9325 |
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| Electrical Code | Michigan Electrical Code (2005 NEC with Part 8 technical amendments) | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9320 |
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| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 1, 101, 1997 | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
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| Accessibility Code | Michigan Building Code 2003 (ADAAG) | Plan Review Division, 517-241-9328 |
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| Energy Code | Michigan Uniform Energy Code | Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
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| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1- 2003 | 517-241-9337 |
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| Gas Code | IFGC 2003 | |
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| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 2004 with addenda; P.A. 290 of 1965 | 517-241-9334 |
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| Other Codes | ASME B31.1 Power Piping |
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
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| Structural | Building Section
Phone: (517) 419-9317
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Plumbing | Plumbing Division
Phone: (517) 419-9330
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Mechanical | Mechanical Division
Phone: (517) 419-9325
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Electrical | Electrical Division
Phone: (517) 419-9320
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Accessibility | Barrier Free Design Section
Phone: (517) 419-9328
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Plan Review | Plan Review Division
Phone: (517) 419-9328
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Fire Marshal | Building Section
Phone: (517) 419-9317
Fax: (517) 419-9308 |
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| Boiler Inspector | Board of Boiler Rules
Phone: (517) 419-9334 |
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| Elevator Inspector | Elevator Safety Division
Phone: (517) 419-9337 |
