Vol 7 Issue 2

Following is the Notice of Public Hearings for the 2006 Michigan Building Code, 2006 Michigan Rehabilitation Code and 2006 Michigan Residential Code. It indicates in the notice that the proposed effective date of the new codes is January 1, 2008. Public Hearings have already been held for the 2006 Michigan Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes. The attached Advisory (pdf) also appears on the State Website regarding how to coordinate implementation of new codes with local jurisdictions. In general, discussions should take place with local jurisdictions for projects that may be going for permits near the transition time to establish which code the project will be permitted under. Note: Although January 1, 2008 is the target date, the State has been unpredictable in how well it hits the target date. The new code books will not be published until after the Codes are adopted by the State legislature. Copies of the State proposed adjustments to the 2006 ICC Codes are available as indicated in the Notice.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION CODES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC

Rehabilitation Code Rules (SOAHR# 2006-003 LG)
Building/Residential Code Rules (SOAHR# 2006-002 LG)

The Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC), will hold a public hearing on May 31, 2007, at 9:30 in the Forum, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The proposed effective date of the rule set is January 1, 2008.

The public hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed amendments to the administrative rules. The proposed rules will adopt the 2006 edition of the International Building Code, International Residential Code and the International Existing Building Code with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed necessary for use in Michigan. Testimony will be taken for each rule set in the order the rules are listed above. The hearing is being conducted by the Department by authority under Section 4 of 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1504, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2 and 2003-1, MCL 445.2001 and 445.2011.

The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2007, Michigan Register. Copies of the proposed Michigan amendments to the Michigan Building/Residential Rules and the Michigan Rehabilitation Rules may be obtained for a fee of $4.00 by submitting a check or money order, made payable to the State of Michigan, to the Bureau at the address below. You may download a free copy of the proposed amendments by visiting our website at www.michigan.gov/bcc. The amendments are located under the What's New section.

Oral or written comments may be presented in person at the hearing on May 31, 2007, or submitted in writing by mail, email, or facsimile no later than 5:00 p.m., May 31, 2007. If your presentation is in written form, please provide a copy to a BCC staff member at the conclusion of your testimony.

Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes, Office of Administrative Services, P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909, Telephone (517) 335-2972
Facsimile (517) 241-9570, email - matsumotos@michigan.gov

The meeting site is accessible, including handicapped parking. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should call Tracie Pack at 517-335-2972 (voice) or 517-322-5987 (TTY) at least 14 workdays prior to the hearing.