The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Construction Codes
Construction Codes
About the Bureau of Construction Codes
The dedicated staff of the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) work as a team to assure that the built environment and the systems within are sound, safe and sanitary; building users' health, safety and welfare are protected; and that, through a coordinated program of code compliance, investigation and training, there is consistent application of standards.
LARA received over 16,000 survey responses from licensees across three of our highest volume bureaus: Professional Licensing, Construction Codes, and Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing. Our Cutting Red Tape Report outlines nearly 80 recommendations to reduce barriers to licensure, streamline processes, and better serve the people of Michigan.
Cutting Red Tape Report
Building on this work, LARA has released the Cutting Red Tape Progress Report, highlighting continued progress on the recommendations from the original Cutting Red Tape Report and efforts to improve licensing processes and customer experience across Michigan.
Cutting Red Tape Progress Report
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Specialty Trades
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please reference the LARA Accela Frequently Asked Questions for information regarding online licensing and permitting.
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When sending a payment with your correspondence, the address is:
LARA/BCC/(Division Name)
PO Box 30255
Lansing, MI 48909
When only correspondence (w/o money) is being sent the address is:LARA/BCC/(Division Name)
PO Box 30254
Lansing, MI 48909 -
LARA/BCC/(Division Name)
2407 N. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906 -
The bureau's office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
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A person can find out if someone is licensed by visiting our website at www.michigan.gov/bcc and clicking Verify a License.
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A person can find licensing examination information as well as the applications for those exams by visiting our website at www.michigan.gov/bcc and clicking Licensing, Examinations, Licensing & Continuing Education.
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Yes. An apprentice electrician is required to register with the Bureau of Construction Codes within 30 days of employment.
