Michigan's New Building Codes

Michigan's New Building Codes

Come March 9, 2011, Michigan will have a number of new codes for contractors to work under. Specifically, these new codes go into effect:

• The 2009 Michigan Building Code (covers commercial buildings -- apartments are considered commercial buildings, no matter the size)
  
• The 2009 Michigan Residential Code (covers residential buildings three stories and smaller)
  
• The 2009 Michigan Rehabilitation Code (covers renovations on less than 50% of the square footage of a house)
  
• The 2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code Rules (major changes to any new construction)