Michigan · Building code

The building code in force in Michigan now.

2021 Michigan Building Code (2021 IBC incl. appendices F, G, H, with Michigan amendments, R 408.30401 et seq.) and 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for existing buildings, both effective Apr 9, 2025. Enforced by Local enforcing agencies (cities, villages, townships, or counties that assume responsibility by ordinance); LARA Bureau of Construction Codes enforces where no local unit does (MCL 125.1508b). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

Enter a Michigan ZIP code for the building view

Building code in Michigan

Verified on the source
In force

2021 Michigan Building Code (2021 IBC incl. appendices F, G, H, with Michigan amendments, R 408.30401 et seq.) and 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for existing buildings, both effective Apr 9, 2025

Single state construction code under 1972 PA 230 applies statewide. Companion codes: 2021 Mechanical and Plumbing codes and 2023 NEC effective Mar 12, 2024; 2021 Commercial Energy Code effective Apr 22, 2025.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local enforcing agencies (cities, villages, townships, or counties that assume responsibility by ordinance); LARA Bureau of Construction Codes enforces where no local unit does (MCL 125.1508b)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

Rulemaking pending

Draft rule sets to adopt the 2024 IBC (2025-48 LR), a 2024 IEBC-based Rehabilitation Code and 2024 IECC had advisory meetings May 21, 2026; 2024 IPC/IMC public hearings Aug 5, 2026; none filed, no effective dates (120 days after filing)

Questions about the building code in Michigan

Which building code applies in Michigan today?

2021 Michigan Building Code (2021 IBC incl. appendices F, G, H, with Michigan amendments, R 408.30401 et seq.) and 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for existing buildings, both effective Apr 9, 2025. Single state construction code under 1972 PA 230 applies statewide. Companion codes: 2021 Mechanical and Plumbing codes and 2023 NEC effective Mar 12, 2024; 2021 Commercial Energy Code effective Apr 22, 2025.

Who enforces the building code in Michigan?

Local enforcing agencies (cities, villages, townships, or counties that assume responsibility by ordinance); LARA Bureau of Construction Codes enforces where no local unit does (MCL 125.1508b).

What changes next for the building code in Michigan?

Rulemaking pending. Draft rule sets to adopt the 2024 IBC (2025-48 LR), a 2024 IEBC-based Rehabilitation Code and 2024 IECC had advisory meetings May 21, 2026; 2024 IPC/IMC public hearings Aug 5, 2026; none filed, no effective dates (120 days after filing)

Other areas in Michigan

Everything in force in Michigan

Priced per building. Your whole team is included.

One address, every authority that can cite it, and a record of who saw what. Cancel anytime. Public pages stay free.