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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.

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Building Code

2021 Michigan Building Code-Effective April 9, 2025

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

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

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

2009 Michigan Residential Code

Rehabilitation Code

2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code-Effective April 9, 2025

2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code Current Code – Effective December 13, 2016

Mechanical Code

2021 Michigan Mechanical Code  Current Code-Effective March 12, 2024

2015 Michigan Mechanical Code

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

Plumbing Code

2021 Michigan Plumbing Code  Current Code-March 12, 2024

2018 Michigan Plumbing Code

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

Energy Commercial Code

2021 Michigan Commercial Energy Code-Effective April 22, 2025

2015 Michigan Energy Code Current Code – Effective September 20, 2017

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

Electrical Code

2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) ** Current Code - Effective March 12, 2024

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 May 3, 2023

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