State: Michigan

Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) Utilizing Updated Construction Application Forms
March 29, 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) will be utilizing its seven (7) updated construction application forms (building permit, electrical permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit, plan examination, school project plan examination, and premanufactured unit) which the State Construction Code Commission (SCCC) prescribed. (more…)

Michigan Part 9A. Mechanical Code rules
February 22, 2024

The Part 9A. Mechanical Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and become effective on March 12, 2024. The Part 9A Mechanical Code rules will adopt by reference the 2021 third printing edition of the International Mechanical Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. (more…)

Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules 2023
February 22, 2024

The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and are effective March 12, 2024. The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules adopt by reference the 2023 second printing edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. You may use the complete 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, Part 8 rules for training purposes; however, they will not be enforceable until March 12, 2024. Below are important changes that were made to the code. (more…)

State of Michigan Part 7 Plumbing Code rules
February 22, 2024

The Part 7 Plumbing Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State November 13, 2023, and become effective on March 12, 2024. The Part 7 Plumbing Code rules adopt by reference the 2021 second printing edition of the International Plumbing Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan. (more…)

Important Dates ENERGY STAR Tax Credit
January 31, 2020

As you may be aware, late last year Congress extended the $1,000 tax credit for each ENERGY STAR home completed through 2020 and made the credit retroactive to include homes completed in 2018 and 2019. During this period, we launched Version 2 of the ENERGY STAR requirements. SBRA is currently developing program rules that will apply to Version 2 homes. We will post information as it becomes available.  (more…)

Michigan Plan Review, Inspection and Labeling Process
April 23, 2019

Please find the Michigan -Plan Review, Inspection, and label processing letter regarding plan review, inspection, and labeling processes letter for manufactured units in the state of Michigan. The intent of the letter is to help manufacturers and inspection agencies understand the state requirements and avoid project delays. Pay close attention to these guidelines and make proper adjustments as required to avoid having plan review projects and label orders placed on “Hold”.

Michigan Notice to Premanufactures and Inspection Agency
January 9, 2019

Please find the following notice as received by Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The State of Michigan’s new code cycle for commercial structures has gone into effect on January 4, 2019. No structure shall be approved or labeled on previous code cycles plan reviews as of the effective date. Exception: Any premanufactured unit signed under contract before the code cycle effective date will be allowed to be constructed under the code in the effect on that date. Such structures (more…)

Habitable Attic Egress Requirements
July 3, 2018

Please be aware of the definition and egress requirements of a habitable attic as it relates to dwellings built from the 2012 IRC. The 2009 and 2015 IRC verbiage is similar and still applicable. Attics that meet the size and ceiling height criteria of the “Habitable Attic” definition in Chapter 2 are considered habitable. This is applicable to finished and unfinished spaces. Habitable attics require a vertical access and emergency escape and rescue opening. Vertical access can be a fixed internal stair, ramp, or exterior stair. (more…)