Modular Homes Michigan Modular Homes Building Codes

Below you can find links to Modular Home Building Codes and Building Authorities for the state of Michigan.

Additional Resources

• Michigan's Modular Homes 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 Alert: The 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code (2009 IPC with amendments) will become effective statewide August 20, 2010.

Michigan Modular Homes Building Codes

Code Type Code Model Amendment Contact
Building/Dwelling Code 2006 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2006) Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317
Structural Code 2006 Michigan Building Code (IBC 2006) Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317
Plumbing Code 2006 Michigan Plumbing Code (IPC 2006) Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9330
Mechanical Code 2006 Michigan Mechanical Code (IMC 2006) Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9325
Electrical Code Michigan Electrical Code (2008 NEC with Part 8 technical amendments) Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9320
Fire/Life Safety Code Michigan Fire Prevention Code Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317
  Applies to schools and health care facilities. There are different amendments for each occupancy.
Accessibility Code Michigan Building Code 2006 (ADAAG) Plan Review Division, 517-241-9328
Energy Code Michigan Uniform Energy Code Bureau of Construction Codes, (517) 241-9317
Elevator Code ASME A17.1-2004; ASME A18.1- 2003 517-241-9337
Gas Code 2006 Michigan Mechanical Code (IFGC 2006)
Boiler Code ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 2004 with addenda; P.A. 290 of 1965 517-241-9334
Other Codes ASME B31.1 Power Piping

Michigan Building Authorities (BA)

Building Authorities are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Functional Area Contact
Structural Building Section
Phone: (517) 241-9317
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Plumbing Plumbing Division
Phone: (517) 241-9330
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Mechanical Mechanical Division
Phone: (517) 241-9325
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Electrical Electrical Division
Phone: (517) 241-9320
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Accessibility Barrier Free Design Section
Phone: (517) 241-9328
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Plan Review Plan Review Division
Phone: (517) 241-9328
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Fire Marshal Building Section
Phone: (517) 241-9317
Fax: (517) 241-9308
Boiler Inspector Board of Boiler Rules
Phone: (517) 241-9334
Elevator Inspector Elevator Safety Division
Phone: (517) 241-9337

Michigan Municipalities

Modular Home Building Codes are also available for the following municipalities within Michigan:

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