| The 2003 Michigan Building Code is based on the 2003 International Building Code with amendments, additions and deletions incorporated into the text of the code.
Replacing the 2000 edition of the Michigan Building Code, this new 2003 Michigan Building Code incorporates the provisions of the 2003 International Building Code. Developed by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, this new edition became effective on February 29, 2004. Changes made to the 2003 International Building Code by the Michigan amendments are identified in the text as follows:
Double vertical lines in the margins indicate amendments and additions to the code which were promulgated by the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Growth. An asterisk in the margin of the code identifies sections of the 2003 International Building Code which were not adopted by the State of Michigan, and therefore have been deleted from the text of the code.
All who use or enforce a construction code in the state of Michigan are required to use the rules promulgated under 1972 PA 230, the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act. This Act was amended in 1999 by PA 245, which became effective on December 28, 1999. This amendment required the use of the Michigan State Codes as they are updated by rules promulgated after October 15, 1999.
Amendments to the Construction Code Rules (2003 Michigan Building Code) are effective February 29, 2004.
Background of the Michigan Building Code
R 408.30401 of the Michigan Administrative Code adopts by reference the 2003 International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. The subsequent rules add, amend or delete certain provisions of the International Building Code. Rule 401 of the Michigan Building Code states, in part: The provisions of the International Building Code, 2003 edition, including Appendices F, G, and H, except for Sections 104.8, 108.2 to 108.6, 112.2, 112.3, 114.3, 415.7.2.2 to 415.7.3.1 to 415.7.3.5.2, Table 1608.2, 2902 to 2902.6.2, 3006.5, the definition of "recreational vehicle" in Appendix G, and IECC-2003, ICC EC-2003, IMC-2003, IPC-2003, IPSDC-2003 listed in Chapter 35, and the provisions of the International Residential Code, 2003 edition, . . . govern the construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings and structures, and, with exceptions noted, the International Building Code and the International Residential Code are adopted by reference in these rules. |
