Detroit, Michigan Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit Michigan Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Michigan Building Code 2003 | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Structural Code | Michigan Building Code 2003 | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Plumbing Code | Michigan Plumbing Code 2003 | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Mechanical Code | Michigan Mechanical Code 2003 | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Electrical Code | Michigan Electrical Code 2003 | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Detroit Fire Code | Detroit Fire Marshal (313) 596-2926 |
| Accessibility Code | Michigan Building Code 2003 | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Energy Code | Michigan Uniform Energy Code | Bureau of Construction Codes (517) 241-9317 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1-2003 Detroit Elevator Code | Buildings and Safety Engineering Dept Mechanical Division (313) 224-3181 |
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 | Buildings & Safety Engineering Department Phone: (313) 224-2733 Fax: (313) 224-1467 |
| Plumbing | Buildings & Safety Engineering Department Phone: (313) 224-2733 Fax: (313) 224-1467 |
| Mechanical | Buildings & Safety Engineering Department Phone: (313) 224-2733 Fax: (313) 224-1467 |
| Electrical | Buildings & Safety Engineering Department Phone: (313) 224-2733 Fax: (313) 224-1467 |
| Accessibility | Buildings & Safety Engineering Department Phone: (313) 224-2733 Fax: (313) 224-1467 |
| Historic Preservation | Susan McBride Historic District Commission Phone: (313) 224-6536 |
| Zoning | Zoning Coordinator Phone: (313) 224-2733 |
| Planning | John Baran Executive Manager - Planning Phone: (313) 224-6380 Fax: (313) 224-1629 |
| Environmental | Vincent R. Nathan, PhD, MPH Director, Environmental Affairs Dept Phone: (313) 471-5100 Fax: (313) 471-5139 |
| City Attorney | Ruth Carter Corporation Counsel Phone: (313) 224-4550 Fax: (313) 224-5505 |
| Public Works | Cathy L. Square Director Phone: (313) 224-3901 Fax: (313) 224-1464 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal Phone: (313) 596-2932 |
| Parks/Recreation | Loren Jackson Director Phone: (313) 224-1100 Fax: (313) 224-1734 |
| Aviation | Delbert Brown Director Phone: (313) 628-2146 Fax: (313) 852-4777 |
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