MEP
State Amended
Michigan Electrical Code
Adopted from:2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Effective Period
Learn moreMar 12, 2024—Present
Building Codes by State & Jurisdiction
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Energy
State Edition
Michigan Commercial Energy Code
Adopted from:2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreApr 25, 2025—Present
Fire
As is
International Fire Code as referred in Michigan Building Code
Adopted from:2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
Effective Period
Learn moreApr 9, 2025—Present
Building
State Edition
Michigan Building Code
Adopted from:2021 International Building Code (IBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreApr 9, 2025—Present
Building
State Edition
Michigan Rehabilitation Code
Adopted from:2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreApr 9, 2025—Present
MEP
State Edition
Michigan Mechanical Code
Adopted from:2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreMar 12, 2024—Present
MEP
State Edition
Michigan Plumbing Code
Adopted from:2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Effective Period
Learn moreMar 12, 2024—Present
Energy
State Edition
Michigan Energy Code- Residential Part
Adopted from:2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreSep 20, 2017—Sep 19, 2017
Residential
State Edition
Michigan Residential Code
Adopted from:2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
Effective Period
Learn moreFeb 8, 2016—Feb 7, 2016
People also ask
Michigan has adopted 9 active building codes, including editions of the Michigan Electrical Code, Michigan Commercial Energy Code, International Fire Code as referred in Michigan Building Code. Use the list above to verify the specific year and edition for your project.
No, Michigan generally mandates statewide building code adoption, ensuring consistent construction standards across all jurisdictions.
Most states, including Michigan, review and adopt new building code editions every 3 to 6 years, typically following the triennial publication cycles of the ICC and NFPA.
Michigan's current building code adoption is based on the 2023 edition cycle. Check the code cards above for specific edition years for each code type (IBC, IRC, IFC, etc.).
Michigan publishes statewide amendments. The amendment type for each code is indicated by the badge (As Is, State Amended, or State Edition) on each code card above.
Permit requirements in Michigan depend on the locally adopted building codes shown above. Contact your local building department for specific permit thresholds and submittal requirements. The code edition in effect on your permit application date determines which requirements apply to your project.