Grand Rapids, Michigan Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Grand Rapids Michigan Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Structural Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 Michigan Plumbing Code | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Mechanical Code | 2003 Michigan Mechanical Code | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2003 IFC | |
| Accessibility Code | 2003 Michigan Building Code | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Energy Code | Michigan Uniform Energy Code | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1- 2003 | Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9337 |
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 | Edward Lumas Plan Reviewer - Building Code & Accessibility Phone: (616) 456-3826 |
| Plumbing | Marvin Schierbeek Plumbing Inspector II Phone: (616) 456-3157 |
| Mechanical | Paul Schaut Mechanical Inspector II Phone: (616) 456-4634 |
| Electrical | Dennis Tanner Electrical Code Phone: (616) 456-3048 |
| Civil | Gary Slykhouse Project Engineer Phone: (616) 456-3073 |
| Accessibility | Edward Lumas Plan Reviewer - Building Code & Accessibility Phone: (616) 456-3826 |
| Historic Preservation | Rhonda Saunders Historic Preservation Specialist Phone: (616) 456-3451 Fax: (616) 456-4568 |
| Zoning | Dale Fitz Planner II Phone: (616) 456-3649 |
| Planning | Dale Fitz Planner II Phone: (616) 456-3649 |
| Environmental | Randall Fisher Acting Director, Environmental Services Phone: (616) 456-3625 |
| City Attorney | Philip Balkema City Attorney Phone: (616) 456-3181 |
| Public Works | Darrell VanderKooi Assistant Public Works Director Phone: (616) 456-4155 |
| Fire Marshal | Eric Dokter Fire Prevention Inspector Phone: (616) 456-3803 Fax: (616) 456-3898 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jay Steffen Director Phone: (616) 456-4234 |
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Other Michigan Municipalities
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