DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
CONSTRUCTION CODE
Filed with the secretary of state on November 13, 2023
These rules become effective 120 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory
affairs by section 4 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act, 1972
PA 230, MCL 125.1504, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 2003-1, 2008-4 and
2011-4, MCL 445.2011, 445.2025 and 445.2030)
R 408.30901a, R 408.30904a, R 408.30905a, R 408.30906a, R 408.30923a, R
408.30928a, R 408.30935a, R 408.30936a, R 408.30945a, R 408.30946, R 408.30995a,
and R 408.30996 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, R 408.30918 and R
408.30947b is added, and R 408.30902a, R 408.30908a, R 408.30910a, R 408.30912a, R
408.30927a, R408.30947a, and R 408.30948 are rescinded, as follows:
PART 9A. MECHANICAL CODE
AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO BASIC MECHANICAL CODE
R 408.30901a International mechanical code; adoption by reference.
Rule 901a. (1) The provisions of the international mechanical code, 2021 edition, except
for sections 103.1 to 103.3, 104.2, 104.8, 104.8.1, 106.1.1, 106.1.2, 106.3, 106.3.2, 106.4.5,
109.1 to 109.6, 112.2.5 to 112.2.5.3, 113.1 to 113.4, 114.1, 115.3, 116.1 to 116.4, 1101.9,
1102.3, appendix B, and appendix C, govern the construction, alteration, relocation,
demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and structures. With the exceptions noted, the
code is adopted in these rules by reference.
(2) All references to the International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Energy Conservation Code, National Electrical Code, International
Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code mean the Michigan Building Code,
Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Energy Code, Michigan Electrical Code, Michigan
Mechanical Code, and Michigan Plumbing Code respectively.
(3) ASHRAE 15-2022 edition: Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and ASHRAE
34-2022 edition: Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants can be purchased
and Similar Electrical Appliances-Safety-Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical
Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers can be purchased at
October 19, 2023