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Board of Mechanical Rules

The Board of Mechanical Rules was created by 2016 PA 407.

The board makes recommendations for mechanical code rules, acts with the Department to review and approve the form and the content of the examination, and imposes sanctions for licensing violations.

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Requests to appear before the Board of Mechanical Rules (including completed documentation and applicable fee) must be submitted at least 35 days prior to the meeting date. Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

All meetings held in UL CR 3 will be at 611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933 and meetings in the 1st Floor Forum will be held at 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48915.

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending a meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Please make sure all cell phones, pagers, and other personal electronic devices are turned off or set to vibrate. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in a meeting should contact BCC's Administrative Services Division by emailing LARA-BCC-Boards-Commissions@michigan.gov or calling 517-241-9303 at least 10 workdays before the meeting date. LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Board of Mechanical Rules Members

Jason Finch, General Public-Chairperson

Jerry Payne, Chief Mechanical Inspector of a Government Subdivision
Aaron Sedine, Professional Mechanical Engineers-Secretary Matthew Marsiglio, Limited Service Heating & Refrigeration
Lorenzo Brown, Specialty Work Areas Dennis Mowbray Jr., Unlimited Service Heating & Refrigeration

Daniel Grafmiller, Ductwork

Mark Riley, Chief Mechanical Inspector of a Government Subdivision
Vacant, Organized Labor Representing Mechanical Trades Bruce Seiler, Fire Suppression

Vacant, Hydronic Heating & Cooling Process Piping

Timothy Sweeney, HVAC Equipment Contractors

Michelle Hanlon, Energy Producing utilities

Jason Zorn, State Fire Marshall Representative

Nicolas "Nick" Sachjen, Refrigeration Service

2023 Board of Mechanical Rules Meetings 

February 22, 2023 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 3

Submittal Deadline: January 18, 2023

Public Notice Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum


May 24, 2023 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - 1st Floor Superior

Submittal Deadline: April 17, 2023

Public Notice
Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum

August 16, 2023 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 4

Submittal Deadline: July 12, 2023

Public Notice
Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum

November 29, 2023 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 3

Submittal Deadline: October 26, 2023

Public Notice
Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorum

2022 Board of Mechanical Rules Meetings

February 23, 2022 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 3

Submittal Deadline: January 19, 2022

Public Notice Agenda Minutes Final Decisions

May 25, 2022 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 3

Submittal Deadline: April 20, 2022

Public Notice CANCELLED Due to Lack of Quorum

August 17, 2022 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 3

Submittal Deadline: July 13, 2022

Public Notice Agenda Minutes Final Decisions

November 30, 2022 10:00 am; Regular Meeting - UL CR 3

Submittal Deadline: October 26, 2022

Public Notice Agenda CANCELLED Due to Lack of Quorum at the meeting