Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules  
Administrative Rules Division (ARD)  
[email protected]  
REQUEST FOR RULEMAKING (RFR)  
1. Department:  
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
2. Bureau:  
Bureau of Construction Codes  
3. Promulgation type:  
Full Process  
4. Title of proposed rule set:  
Skilled Trades Regulation Rules  
5. Rule numbers or rule set range of numbers:  
R 339.5101 - R 339.5412  
6. Estimated time frame:  
12 months  
Name of person filling out RFR:  
Daniela Pelachyk  
E-mail of person filling out RFR:  
PelachykD@michigan.gov  
Phone number of person filling out RFR:  
517-284-7738  
Address of person filling out RFR:  
611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933  
7. Describe the general purpose of these rules, including any problems the changes are intended  
to address.  
The general purpose of the proposed rules is to update, streamline, and clarify the regulatory  
framework governing skilled trades license-related activities. These updates include the  
establishment of clear and consistent fees and experience requirements for registrations, licenses  
and examination applications, and other administrative processes.  
Additional changes address requirements for continuing education and clarify procedures related  
to complaints. The proposed rules also incorporate editorial and administrative revisions to  
improve readability and ensure alignment with current departmental practices.  
Furthermore, the general purpose of these rules is to rescind the boiler rules currently found in the  
Skilled Trades Regulation Rules ruleset (R 339.5201 through R 339.5253). In accordance with  
statutory authority, the department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules for the  
safe construction, installation, inspection, alteration, servicing, operation, and repair of boilers in  
this state.  
8. Please cite the specific promulgation authority for the rules (i.e. department director,  
commission, board, etc.).  
Department Director.  
A. Please list all applicable statutory references (MCLs, Executive Orders, etc.).  
MCL 24.239  
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MCL 339.5207, 339.5209, and 339.5907, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2, 2003-  
1, 2008-4, 2011-4, and 2017-1, MCL 445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, 445.2030, and 339.3102.  
B. Are the rules mandated by any applicable constitutional or statutory provision? If so, please  
explain.  
These rules are mandated by the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, 2016 PA 407, MCL 339.5207,  
MCL 339.5209 and MCL 339.5907.  
9. Please describe the extent to which the rules conflict with or duplicate similar rules,  
compliance requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.  
The rules do not conflict with regulations or other standards at the regional, or federal level except  
for the new ruleset, Part 9A – Boiler Code (R 125.301 through R 125.399,) is being created to  
eliminate any conflict or duplication with the existing boiler provisions in the Skilled Trades  
Regulation Rules rule set. To ensure clarity the department is rescinding the boiler-related rules  
from the Skilled Trades boiler rules to create the new Part 9A – Boiler Code which will be filed  
concurrently. This coordinated filing ensures a seamless transition and prevents any  
misunderstanding or duplication between the two rulesets.  
10. Is the subject matter of the rules currently contained in any guideline, handbook, manual,  
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda?  
No, there is no subject matter of the rules currently contained in any guideline, handbook, manual,  
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda.  
11. Are the rules listed on the department’s annual regulatory plan as rules to be processed  
for the current year?  
Yes, these rules are listed on the department's annual regulatory plan.  
12. Will the proposed rules be promulgated under Section 44 of the Administrative Procedures  
Act, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.244, or under the full rulemaking process?  
Full Process  
13. Please describe the extent to which the rules exceed similar regulations, compliance  
requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.  
There are no similar regulations, compliance requirements, or other standards adopted at the state,  
regional, or federal level.  
14. Do the rules incorporate the recommendations received from the public regarding any  
complaints or comments regarding the rules? If yes, please explain.  
No. The rules do not incorporate recommendations from the public regarding any complaints or  
comments regarding the rules.  
15. If amending an existing rule set, please provide the date of the last evaluation of the rules  
and the degree, if any, to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed  
the regulatory activity covered by the rules since the last evaluation.  
The rules were last updated and took effect on May 3, 2023. The rules are being amended to  
update, streamline, and clarify the regulatory framework governing license-related activities. In  
addition, the amendments will rescind the boiler rules (R 339.5201 through R 339.5253.)  
16. Are there any changes or developments since implementation that demonstrate there is no  
continued need for the rules, or any portion of the rules?  
Yes, rules R 339.5201 through R 339.5253 are being rescinded to create a new rule set that will be  
entitled Part 9A – Boiler Code.  
MCL 24.239  
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17. Is there an applicable decision record (as defined in MCL 24.203(6) and required by MCL  
24.239(2))? If so, please attach the decision record.  
No  
Based on the information provided in this RFR, MOAHR concludes that there are sufficient  
policy and legal bases for approving the RFR. The RFR satisfies the requirements of the  
Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, and Executive  
Order No. 2019-6.  
MCL 24.239  
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