Enforced Codes

Inspections

Kentwood Inspections Enforced Codes
Building
  • Commercial: 2015 Michigan Building Code
  • Residential: 2015 Michigan Residential Building Code
Electrical
  • Commercial: 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Michigan Part 8 Changes
  • Residential: 2015 Michigan Residential Building Code
Plumbing
  • Commercial: 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code
  • Residential: 2015 Michigan Residential Building Code
Mechanical
  • Commercial: 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code
  • Residential: 2015 Michigan Residential Building Code
  • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
 Maintenance
  • 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
Rehab
  • 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for existing Buildings (MRCEB)
Accessibility
  • 2009 Accessibility and Usage Building and Facilities ICC A117.1-2009 per 2015 MBC
Energy
  • 2015 Michigan Energy Code (MEC)
    • New Commercial construction shall comply with Chapter 4 of the MEC which directly references the 2013 ASHRAE 90.1 standard. “Commercial buildings shall comply with the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2013”
    • New and existing Residential construction shall comply with Chapter 5 of the MEC, chapter 13 of the MRC.

All the referenced Michigan codes are based in the International Codes as published by the International Code Council (www.iccsafe.org).


Duct Construction Conflict Resolved

The Michigan Residential Code (MRC) Sections N1103.2.3 and M1601.1.1 conflict regarding the use of building framing cavities for plenums. The conflict is resolved in favor of M1601.1.1 as MRC Section M1601 is the definitive section on duct construction. This decision is based on MRC Section R102.1 (Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.) and that Section N1103.2.3 has not been shown to meet the definition of cost effective.

Helpful Links 
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
LARA is responsible for the state’s regulatory environment and makes the delivery of services more efficient for consumers and business customers.

Grand Rapids Home Builders Association (HBAGGR)
The Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR), is a professional nonprofit trade organization. Its members are committed to providing quality homes, buildings, renovations, products and services for the entire region through adherence to ethical practices, community involvement, advocacy and education.

Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) 
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.