2024 RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC MEETING

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Michigan Library & Historical Center, First Floor Forum, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915.

The purpose of the meeting is to allow persons an opportunity to present data and comments on the general need to update the current Michigan residential code with the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code.

Comments may be presented in person at the public meeting on December 12, 2024.  If your presentation at the public meeting is also available in written form, please provide a copy to the Rules Analyst at the conclusion of your comments.  Individuals who are not present at the meeting may submit written testimony by mail or by electronic mail at the following addresses until December 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Bureau of Construction Codes

Operations Section

P.O. Box 30254

Lansing, MI 48909

LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov

On March 12, 2024, the State of Michigan adopted the 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, and the 2023 Michigan Electrical Code. Beginning August 1, 2024, these examinations will be based on those new codes. Regardless of when your application was approved, any exam scheduled after this date will reflect the updated code questions.

After August 1, to obtain an updated customer information bulletin (CIB) that outlines the new exam requirements and PSI contact information, please visit PSI Examinations (michigan.gov).

Updated Elevator Fee Schedule Effective 6/27/24

In accordance with Michigan Elevator Rule R 408.7019 the Bureau of Construction Codes reviews all elevator fees annually to ensure license and permit fees are sufficient to support the administration of the elevator safety and regulatory program.  After this review it was determined that fees will be increased as of June 27, 2024.  This fee schedule will be effective June 27, 2024 through June 26, 2025.

In addition to the fee changes, there will be a process change related to the payment of elevator licensing fees and providing the applicant’s full social security number.  In the past, applicants have paid the license fee and provided the full social security number after passing the examination administered by PSI. To better align with all other licensing processes in the bureau, payment for licensure will be required at the time of application.  This process change will take place on or after June 27, 2024. To review the changes, please click here to review the updated elevator fee schedule. 

The Elevator Unit can be contacted at elevsafety@michigan.gov if there are any questions regarding the updated non-licensing related fee amounts. 

The Licensing Unit can be contacted at LARA-BCC-Licensing@michigan.gov for any licensing related fee or process questions.