Currently Open Rules

PROPOSED RULES

Pending Activity - LARA Rule Sets

Construction Code-Part 4. Building Code

There will be a public rules advisory meeting on the PROPOSED DRAFT Part 4. Michigan Building Code Rules, Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules, and Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Ottawa Building, Conference Room UL-3, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933.

Part 4.  Building Code Rules will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Rehabilitation Code Rules will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules will be at 1:00 p.m.

Representatives from the bureau will be available to discuss changes and hear comments on proposed changes.

The PROPOSED DRAFTS for Part 4. Michigan Building Code Rules, Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules, and Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules that will be discussed at this meeting can be found under our Administrative Rules web page under “Currently Open Rules”.

**While mask wearing is not required, we ask that you please respect individuals who choose to continue doing so. **

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

2025-48 LR Construction Code - Part 4. Building Code Rules (ARS)

2025-48 LR Construction Code - Part 4 Building Code Rules (Draft Proposed Rules)

Construction Code-Part 5. Residential Code

On July 7, 2025, an order was issued by the court in two cases before the Michigan Court of Claims in Home Builders Assoc et al. v LARA et al.  The order temporarily prevents LARA from “taking additional steps necessary to apply or implement” two rule sets that would update the Michigan Residential Code and residential Energy Code chapter while the litigation remains ongoing.  Both rule sets would adopt, in part, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) residential standards and were set to become effective on August 29, 2025. 

While this stipulated order remains in place, the 2015 versions of the IRC and residential provisions of the IECC standards currently adopted, in part, by each rule set will remain valid and in effect.  You may review the draft revisions to each rule set and a complete copy of the court’s stipulated order by visiting each link below and clicking on “Final Rule Language”:

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

2022-16-LR Construction Code – Part 5. Residential Code

Construction Code-Part 7. Plumbing Code

The Part 7. Plumbing Code rules are now open, and we are seeking your input. 

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets, including the Public Hearing Notice, Public Hearing Comments,  Draft Rule Language, and the Regulatory Impact Statement.

2025-8 LR Construction Codes - Part 7. Plumbing Code Administrative Rules System (ARS)

Construction Codes-Part 8. Electrical Code

Part 8. Electrical Code rules are now open, and we are seeking your input.

For your convenience, a Proposal Rule/Code Change Request form and the draft strike-bold rules are linked below. The current Part 4. Building Code rule set can be viewed under our Administrative Rules webpage Currently Open Rules. Proposals for this rule set must be submitted to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Status of the rule set progression will be posted on our website.

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets, including the Public Hearing Notice, Public Hearing Comments,  Draft Rule Language, and the Regulatory Impact Statement.

2026-17 LR Part 8. Electrical Code (ARS)

2026-17 LR Part 8. Electrical Code Rules (Draft Proposed Rules)

Construction Code-Part 9a. Mechanical Code

The Part 9A Mechanical Code rules are now open, and we are seeking your input. 

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets, including the Public Hearing Notice, Public Hearing Comments,  Draft Rule Language, and the Regulatory Impact Statement.

2025-7 LR Construction Code - Part 9A Mechanical Code (Administrative Rules System (ARS)

Construction Code-Part 10. Michigan Uniform Energy Code

On July 7, 2025, an order was issued by the court in two cases before the Michigan Court of Claims in Home Builders Assoc et al. v LARA et al.  The order temporarily prevents LARA from “taking additional steps necessary to apply or implement” two rule sets that would update the Michigan Residential Code and residential Energy Code chapter while the litigation remains ongoing.  Both rule sets would adopt, in part, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) residential standards and were set to become effective on August 29, 2025. 

While this stipulated order remains in place, the 2015 versions of the IRC and residential provisions of the IECC standards currently adopted, in part, by each rule set will remain valid and in effect.  You may review the draft revisions to each rule set and a complete copy of the court’s stipulated order by visiting each link below and clicking on “Final Rule Language”:

2021-48 LR Construction Code – Part 10. Michigan Uniform Energy Code

Construction Code-Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code

There will be a public rules advisory meeting on the PROPOSED DRAFT Part 4. Michigan Building Code Rules, Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules, and Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Ottawa Building, Conference Room UL-3, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933.

Part 4.  Building Code Rules will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Rehabilitation Code Rules will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules will be at 1:00 p.m.

Representatives from the bureau will be available to discuss changes and hear comments on proposed changes.

The PROPOSED DRAFTS for Part 4. Michigan Building Code Rules, Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules, and Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules that will be discussed at this meeting can be found under our Administrative Rules web page under “Currently Open Rules”.

**While mask wearing is not required, we ask that you please respect individuals who choose to continue doing so. **

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

2025-41 Construction Code - Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Administrative Rules System (ARS)

202541 Construction Code- Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code (Draft Proposal Rules) 

Boiler Code Rules

There will be a public rules advisory meeting on the PROPOSED DRAFT Skilled Trades Regulation Rules and Part 9A. Boiler Code Rules on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Ottawa Building, Conference Room UL-4, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933. 

Skilled Trades Regulation Rules will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Part 9A. Boiler Code Rules will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Representatives from the bureau will be available to discuss changes and hear comments on proposed changes.

The PROPOSED DRAFTS for Skilled Trades Regulation Rules and Part 9A. Boiler Code Rules that will be discussed at this meeting can be found under our Administrative Rules webpage under “Currently Open Rules.”

**While mask wearing is not required, we ask that you please respect individuals who choose to continue doing so. **

The meeting site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the Bureau of Construction Codes’ Operations Section at LARA-BCC-Rules@Michigan.gov or 517-241-9303. LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program.

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

2025-64 LR Part 9A Boiler Code (ARS) 

2025-64 LR Part 9A Boiler Code (Draft Proposed Rules)

Elevator Rules

A public hearing was held on February 4, 2022, and the proposed rules are now in review. 

Additionally, to be included in our email distribution regarding the rule set's status, send an email to LARA-BCC-RULES@Michigan.gov with the subject line "Subscribe - Elevator". You will then be notified of upcoming proposed code changes and other relevant information.

In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets, including the Public Hearing Notice, Public Hearing Comments,  Draft Rule Language, and the Regulatory Impact Statement.

In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets, including the Public Hearing Notice, Public Hearing Comments,  Draft Rule Language, and the Regulatory Impact Statement.

Elevator Administrative Rules System Transactions

Rehabilitation Code

There will be a public rules advisory meeting on the PROPOSED DRAFT Part 4. Michigan Building Code Rules, Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules, and Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Ottawa Building, Conference Room UL-3, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933.

Part 4.  Building Code Rules will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Rehabilitation Code Rules will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules will be at 1:00 p.m.

Representatives from the bureau will be available to discuss changes and hear comments on proposed changes.

The PROPOSED DRAFTS for Part 4. Michigan Building Code Rules, Michigan Rehabilitation Code Rules, and Part 10a. Michigan Commercial Energy Code Rules that will be discussed at this meeting can be found under our Administrative Rules web page under “Currently Open Rules”.

**While mask wearing is not required, we ask that you please respect individuals who choose to continue doing so. **

To be included in our email distribution list and stay updated on rule set information, please send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@michigan.gov with the rule set that you want to be informed on in the subject line. You will be notified of upcoming public hearings, proposed code changes, and any other relevant information.

2025-40 LR Construction Code - Rehabilitation Code (ARS)

2025-40 LR Construction Code-Rehabilitation Code (Draft Proposal Rules)

Skilled Trades Regulation Rules

There will be a public rules advisory meeting on the PROPOSED DRAFT Skilled Trades Regulation Rules and Part 9A. Boiler Code Rules on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Ottawa Building, Conference Room UL-4, 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933. 

Skilled Trades Regulation Rules will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Part 9A. Boiler Code Rules will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Representatives from the bureau will be available to discuss changes and hear comments on proposed changes.

The PROPOSED DRAFTS for Skilled Trades Regulation Rules and Part 9A. Boiler Code Rules that will be discussed at this meeting can be found under our Administrative Rules webpage under “Currently Open Rules.”

**While mask wearing is not required, we ask that you please respect individuals who choose to continue doing so. **

Additionally, to be included in our email distribution regarding the rule set's status, send an email to LARA-BCC-Rules@Michigan.gov with the subject line "Subscribe - Skilled Trades". You will then be notified of upcoming proposed code changes and other relevant information. 

In addition, please use the link below to search for any pending activity within LARA Rule sets, including the Public Hearing Notice, Public Hearing Comments, Draft Rule Language, and the Regulatory Impact Statement.

2025-58 LR Skilled Trades Regulation Rules (ARS)  

2025-58 LR Skilled Trades Regulations Rules (Draft Proposed Rules)