What building code does Michigan use?
Michigan currently enforces Michigan Building Code, 2021 edition (statewide 2021 code cycle). Cities and counties in Michigan may adopt local amendments.
Adopted codes — 2021 cycle
| Scope | Code | Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Building | Michigan Building Code | 2021 |
| Residential | Michigan Residential Code | 2015 |
| Mechanical | Michigan Mechanical Code | 2021 |
| Plumbing | Michigan Plumbing Code | 2021 |
| Energy | Michigan Energy Conservation Code | 2021 |
| Existing Building | Michigan Existing Building Code | 2021 |
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curl https://codes.submittal.app/api/v1/states/michigan.jsonEvery page on this site is backed by the open building-codes dataset (CC BY 4.0). Source: ICC code-adoption records, retrieved 2026-04-28.