Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Construction Codes

Bureau and Legislative Update Irvin J. Poke, AIA, Director 3 Contact Hours - Administration

New Management Keith Lambert, Deputy Director –Former Director of Land Survey and Remonumentation –Professional Land Surveyor Christopher Beland, Director of Land Survey and Remonumentation –Formerly a surveyor in the Remonumentation –Professional Surveyor Jocelyn Krueger, Administrative Assistant –Extensive executive experience in the Departments of Community Health and Education

New Legislation

SB 245 amends 1967 PA 227 Allow a private residence inclined elevator to be installed and used by a Home Owners Association –The Association is incorporated –The are no more than 20 residents –The Association maintains $1,000,000 of liability insurance –The property is on one of the Great Lakes

Proposed Legislation

HB 4014 amends 1980 PA 299 Creates the Occupational Fund Creates Article 14 to License Home Inspectors Defines Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Systems Defines Home Inspectors Prescribes Criminal Penalties

HB 4240 amends 1969 PA 306 Provides that a rule cannot prescribe criminal penalties An agency cannot promulgate a rule more stringent than federal standards Rule making shall consider exempting small business An agency that violates the chapter when processing a rule is liable for damages

HB 4561 amends 1972 PA 230 Provides the director with the option of not updating a code for up to 6 years Allows for the use of new products, systems and methods in subsequent codes not yet adopted

HB 4694 amends 1980 PA 524 Provides that a public agency cannot enter into a construction contract unless: –The specifications are prepared by an architect, professional engineer designer or draftsman –The specifications are generic –If examples are provided, at least 3 must be listed –It must be stated that other products not listed will be accepted if they meet the performance standards

HB 4695 amends 1976 PA 451 Provides that a public school cannot enter into a construction contract unless: –The specifications are prepared by an architect, professional engineer designer or draftsman –The specifications are generic –If examples are provided, at least 3 must be listed –It must be stated that other products not listed will be accepted if they meet the performance standards

HB 4892 amends 1972 PA 230 Exempts state, local and federal government construction projects less than $10,000 of value from permits

HB 4933 Establishes a new statute regarding the timely installation of sidewalks If sidewalks are installed in 80% of a development, condominium or subdivision the remainder must be installed within 3 years Local government may have an equal or stricter ordinance Violator is guilty of a civil infraction and subject to fines of $50 per day

HB 5011 amends 1972 PA 230 Defines the electrical, mechanical and plumbing boards by the respective public acts Defines a Building Official as an employee of a governmental subdivision and may also be an employee of a private organization Provides that a governmental subdivision may contract with a private organization Prescribes the functions that may be performed by a private organization

SB 542 amends 1961 PA 236 Prescribes the condition which action for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage can be commenced against a person engaged in Liquefied Petroleum Business: –The alteration, modification or repair of the system must take place with the knowledge of the petroleum business –The system must be used as intended

SB 570 amends 1972 PA 230 Prescribes requirements for Log Walls in residential buildings Minimum of 5 inches thick Construction complies with ICC Have a weighted average maximum U factor of 0.31 Heating equipment shall be Energy Star rated

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