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The dedicated staff of the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) work as a team to assure that the built environment and the systems within are sound, safe and sanitary; building users' health, safety and welfare are protected; and that, through a coordinated program of code compliance, investigation and training, there is consistent application of standards.
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• State Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, September 1, 2008, for Labor Day
| • Michigan Electrical Code Review
The Bureau of Construction Codes is accepting public comments and proposed code changes for the Code Advisory Committee review phase of the 2008 Michigan Part 8 Electrical Code Rules. The committee has begun the review process with an anticipated completion date in mid-November. Provided below is a link to the Proposed Code Change Form.
Proposed Code Change Form
| • Credit Statements
Credit Statements for all Registered Code Officials are scheduled to be mailed during the week of August 25th. It is requested that you wait for your Credit Statement to arrive in the mail rather than contacting our office for information relating to your continuing education hours. If you do not receive your credit statement by September 5, 2008, you may contact the Office of Local Government and Consumer Services at (517) 241-9347 or fax (517) 241-9308 to request a duplicate copy.
| • Code Works! 
The Bureau's newsletter, formerly known as the Bulletin, has a new name and look.
| • Michigan Uniform Energy Code
The Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes, held a public forum on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, to allow individuals an opportunity to ask questions regarding the proposed Michigan Uniform Energy Code.
Additional Information Regarding the Michigan Uniform Energy Code
| • Boiler Operator and Stationary Engineer Registration
Recent amendments to the boiler law require the State of Michigan to develop a program for the evaluation and registration of boiler operators and stationary engineers. It is important to note that registration is NOT MANDATORY on the part of a boiler operator or stationary engineer. The State of Michigan is in the process of establishing rules designating the course content for qualified technical education programs. Once rules are established, a notice will be provided on the bureau's web site announcing the acceptance of applications for registration.
| • Boiler Licensing for a Residence
Recent amendments to the boiler law have resulted in a long awaited change. The boiler law no longer regulates licensing of individuals who install or repair boilers in a private residence or apartment building with less than 6 families. By default, the licensing of individuals doing boiler installation or repairs in these locations falls to the State of Michigan Mechanical Division. You may refer to the Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act, section 338.977 Sec.7.(1) of PA 1992 of 1984, by linking below.
Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act, Act 192 of 1984
| • Manufactured Housing General Rules
The Michigan Manufactured Housing General Rules have been updated to provide clarification to address industry concerns regarding construction and maintenance of manufactured housing communities. Also, as a result of Executive Order 2006-16, it is necessary to clarify the inspection responsibilities that were previously assigned to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Additionally, rule amendments are necessary to align with changes to the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987 PA 96. Amendments to these rules become effective September 2, 2008.
Manufactured Housing General Rules
Manufactured Housing General Rules Notice
Manufactured Housing General Rules (Printed Version)
| • Attention Journey Plumber Examination Applicants
The journey examination copper project has changed. You must now provide the materials for the copper project. This change will be effective for the July 17, 2008, examination and all dates thereafter. Individuals not having the materials will receive an incomplete grade of 0%.
Links are provided below with additional information.
Journey Plumber Examination Change Notice
Journey Plumber Examination Information
| • 2008 Higgins Lake Training for Registered Code Officials
As a result of several requests, the Bureau of Construction Codes has resumed the state sponsored inspector training (Act 54) at the MacMullan Conference Center at Higgins Lake this fall.
| • Project HERO
| • Newly Updated Notification Regarding Inspection of Manufactured Home Communities - 01/16/08
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