Code Books

Code Books

With the Bureau's coordinated sale of the Michigan Construction Codes with the International Code Council (ICC), customers are able to purchase code books directly from ICC at the Michigan member prices indicated below.

Additionally, both ICC and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offer free online access to their codes.

  • NFPA - Codes and Standards access by following the instructions below.
    • To view the codes online, go to https://www.nfpa.org.
    • Login to your account. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one.
    • Once logged in, click "CODES AND STANDARDS."
    • Below "CODES & STANDARDS," click List of NFPA codes & standards.
    • Click on the NFPA Code you wish to view.
    • Under View this Document, click Free Access.

 

Purchasing code books from the International Code Council (ICC)

Beginning July 1, 2011, tax will be charged to all customers who have not submitted the proper paperwork indicating you are tax exempt. If your organization is exempt from paying sales tax, please send a signed, dated copy of your current certificate made out to the International Code Council. Send an email to taxexemptcert@iccsafe.org or fax to 708-799-4981. Questions can be directed to ICC at 1-888-422-7233 ext. 33816.

2015 Michigan Building Code Current Code - Effective April 20, 2017

2012 Michigan Building Code
2009 Michigan Building Code
NOTE:  Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

        2015 Michigan Residential Code Current Code - Effective February 8, 2016

        2009 Michigan Residential Code

       2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code Current Code - Effective December 13, 2016
       2012 Michigan Rehabilitation Code 
       2009 Michigan Rehabilitation Code

2015 Michigan Mechanical Code Current Code - Effective April 12, 2017
2012 Michigan Mechanical Code
NOTE:  Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

2018 Michigan Plumbing Code Current Code - Effective September 15, 2021

2015 Michigan Plumbing Code

2012 Michigan Plumbing Code
NOTE:  Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

2015 Michigan Energy Code Current Code - Effective September 20, 2017
2009 Michigan Energy Code
NOTE:  Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) ** Current Code - Effective January 4, 2019

NOTE: Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

** For NEC testing purposes, you must also print the applicable Administrative Rules to assure the complete code.

Boiler Code

Collectively the codes and act listed below make up the complete Boiler Code. Current Code - Effective November 30, 2013

NOTE: Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.

       Elevator Code

Collectively the standards and rules listed below make up the complete Elevator Code. Current Code - Effective July 11, 2014