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Michigan Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 9 current statewide building code adoption records for Michigan, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Michigan adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Michigan Electrical Code 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Mar 12, 2024 Amended Official source
Michigan Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Mar 12, 2024 Custom Official source
International Fire Code as referred in Michigan Building Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Apr 9, 2025 Standard Official source
Michigan Plumbing Code 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Mar 12, 2024 Custom Official source
Michigan Commercial Energy Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Apr 25, 2025 Custom Official source
Michigan Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Apr 9, 2025 Custom Official source
Michigan Rehabilitation Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Apr 9, 2025 Custom Official source
Michigan Energy Code- Residential Part 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Sep 20, 2017 Custom Official source
Michigan Residential Code 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Feb 8, 2016 Custom Official source

Michigan building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Michigan?

The current dataset contains 9 active adoption records for Michigan. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IMC, IPC, IRC, NFPA 70.

Does Michigan amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Michigan?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Michigan.

Are these Michigan records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.