In accordance with Public Act 230 of 1972, the state energy code must be enforced statewide without exception. Under these rules, residential buildings must comply with the prescriptive requirements or one of the alternative analysis methods contained in the rules. These rules do no apply to alterations and additions to residential buildings. Compliance is determined by plan review and inspection by the local code official or state building official. The local code official is designated to enforce the state energy requirements.
Enforcement is completed through plan review and inspections.
The Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, interprets the code and enforces it in those jurisdictions in which the Bureau has enforcement responsibilities. A 10-member ad hoc committee was established to assist with these efforts. The Michigan Uniform Energy Code Part 10 Rules were adopted March 31, 1999.