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MI Comp L § 339.5729 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 7 - Electricians and Electrical Contractors (339.5701...339.5739)|Section 339.5729 - Sign Specialist's License; Issuance; Failure to Pass Examination; Condition of Renewal; License Not Required.

339.5729 Sign specialist's license; issuance; failure to pass examination; condition of renewal; license not required.Sec. 729.  (1) The department shall issue a sign specialist's license to an individual who meets all of the following:  (a) Is at least 18 years old.  (b) Meets the requirements described in article 2.  (c) Has at least 4,000 hours of experience, obtained over a period of at least 2 years, related to the manufacture, installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring, as verified by a contractor that is licensed under this article that is the current employer of the applicant. The individual may obtain the hours of experience required under this subdivision from multiple employers; and if the board determines that he or she has completed education that is equivalent to the work experience described in this subdivision, the department shall credit the number of hours of equivalent education that the individual completed, as determined by the board, toward the hours of experience required under this subdivision.  (d) Demonstrates the successful completion of a course concerning the installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring as contained in the sign electrician's workbook published by the American Technical Publishers, Inc. or any other course designed to address the installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring, as approved by the board.  (2) If an applicant fails to pass the sign specialist examination 2 times within a period of 2 years, the applicant is ineligible to sit for another examination until he or she presents to the board proof of the successful completion of a course on the Michigan electrical code and electrical fundamentals approved by the board.  (3) As a condition of renewal of a sign specialist's license, the sign specialist must demonstrate the successful completion of a course, approved by the board, concerning any update or change in applicable sections of the state construction code within 12 months after the update or change in that code. This requirement applies only during or after those years that the state construction code is updated or changed.  (4) A licensed master electrician, journeyman electrician, or apprentice electrician is not required to hold a sign specialist's license to perform those work activities. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5731 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 7 - Electricians and Electrical Contractors (339.5701...339.5739)|Section 339.5731 - Installation of Electrical Wiring; Permit; Charitable Organization Exception; Erection, Installation, Alteration, Repair, Service, or Maintenance of Fire Alarm System or Electric Signs; License Required; Sign Specialty Licensure of Individual Licensed in Another State.

339.5731 Installation of electrical wiring; permit; charitable organization exception; erection, installation, alteration, repair, service, or maintenance of fire alarm system or electric signs; license required; sign specialty licensure of individual licensed in another state.Sec. 731.  (1) Except as otherwise provided in section 737, only an individual who is licensed under this article shall install electrical wiring. In a municipality where inspection service is provided, a person shall obtain a permit from the board or municipality that has jurisdiction.  (2) If electrical wiring is installed without compensation by a person that is licensed under this article for or on behalf of a charitable organization, the owner of the property on which the work is performed may obtain the permit required under subsection (1). However, the charitable organization exception under this subsection applies only to the reconstruction, renovation, or remodeling of 1- to 4-family dwellings.  (3) Except as otherwise provided in section 737, a person shall not erect, install, alter, repair, service, or maintain fire alarm system wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment in a building or structure without a license.  (4) Except as otherwise provided in section 737, a person shall not install, connect, repair, or maintain electric signs and related wiring without a license.  (5) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article and after a proper application is submitted and the appropriate fees paid, the board and department shall issue a license without examination to an individual seeking sign specialty licensure if he or she is licensed, registered, or otherwise regulated in another state and the board determines that the standards in the other state meet or exceed the standards imposed in this article. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 151, Eff. Aug. 14, 2018
MI Comp L § 339.5735 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 7 - Electricians and Electrical Contractors (339.5701...339.5739)|Section 339.5735 - Ordinance Requiring Application to and Licensing by Board.

339.5735 Ordinance requiring application to and licensing by board.Sec. 735.  A municipality that provides standards for electrical wiring and for inspection and licensing under section 733 may require by ordinance that all electrical or specialty contractors, master electricians, fire alarm specialty technicians, sign specialists, and electrical journeymen that are within its licensing jurisdiction must apply to and be licensed by the board under this article. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5739 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 7 - Electricians and Electrical Contractors (339.5701...339.5739)|Section 339.5739 - Responsibility or Liability.

339.5739 Responsibility or liability.Sec. 739.  (1) This article shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, or installing any electric wiring, device, appliance, or equipment for damages to persons or property caused by any defect in that wiring, device, appliance, or equipment.  (2) The state of Michigan shall not be held as assuming any responsibility or liability described in subsection (1) by reason of an inspection or examination authorized under this article, the issuance of a certificate of approval, or the issuance of a license or certificate under this article. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5801 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 8 - Mechanical Contractors (339.5801...339.5819)|Section 339.5801 - Definitions; a to H.

339.5801 Definitions; A to H.Sec. 801.  As used in this article:  (a) "Air conditioning" means the process of treating air to meet the requirements of a conditioned space by controlling, either simultaneously or individually, the air's temperature, humidity, cleanness, and distribution.  (b) "Board" means the board of mechanical rules described in section 805.  (c) "Cooling" means air conditioning as defined in subdivision (a).  (d) "Ductwork" means the air distribution arrangement for supply, return, and exhaust in air conditioning systems and in nonair conditioning systems, the materials and methods of which are specified in the Michigan mechanical code, or an equivalent nationally recognized model mechanical code. Ductwork includes flues, vents, and chimneys.  (e) "Fire suppression system" means an integrated combination of a fire alarm system and fire suppression equipment that as a result of predetermined temperature, rate of temperature rise, products of combustion, flame, or human intervention will discharge a fire extinguishing substance over a fire area.  (f) "Heating", used alone, means the use of any fuel or electricity to generate heat in an air conditioning system. When used with a qualifying term such as "hydronic", the term heating assumes the limited meaning expressed by that qualification.   (g) "Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning" or "HVAC" means the application of equipment and systems to provide air conditioning for occupants of buildings and structures. HVAC does not include the installation of portable self-contained refrigeration equipment and window-type air conditioners of not more than 1-1/2 horsepower.  (h) "Hydronic heating and cooling" means the application of equipment and systems which provide air conditioning by the controlled forced circulation of fluids or vapors in pipes. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5811 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 8 - Mechanical Contractors (339.5801...339.5819)|Section 339.5811 - Local Licensing Requirements.

339.5811 Local licensing requirements.Sec. 811.  A municipality shall not establish or maintain local licensing requirements for the work classifications described in section 807(2) or work described in section 809(4). A governmental subdivision shall not prohibit a mechanical contractor that is licensed under this article from engaging in the work classification or classifications for which the mechanical contractor has a license, or a person described in section 809(4) from engaging in work for which that person is licensed or registered, unless the mechanical contractor is in violation of this act. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5813 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 8 - Mechanical Contractors (339.5801...339.5819)|Section 339.5813 - Work Classification Examination Fee; Initial and Per-Year Fee; Expiration of Initial or Renewal Mechanical Contractor's License; Reinstatement; Computation of Fee on Pro Rata Basis.

339.5813 Work classification examination fee; initial and per-year fee; expiration of initial or renewal mechanical contractor's license; reinstatement; computation of fee on pro rata basis.Sec. 813.  (1) Each work classification examination fee for a mechanical contractor's license is $100.00 or less, as determined by the department. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the initial and per-year fee for the issuance of a mechanical contractor's license is $100.00.  (2) An initial or renewal mechanical contractor's license expires on August 31 every third year and is renewable by filing an application and paying the license fee on or before October 31. If an individual is applying for an initial mechanical contractor's license or relicensure at a time other than between August 31 and October 31 of the year in which the department issues renewal licenses, the department shall compute and charge the license fee on a yearly pro rata basis beginning in the year of the application until the last year of the 3-year license cycle. A license that is not renewed is void for the purpose of obtaining a permit, and the contractor is eligible for relicensure only by applying for reinstatement and paying the license fee. The department shall not compute and charge a license fee for a renewal license on a pro rata basis. An individual who renews his or her license within 3 years after the license is voided under this section is not subject to reexamination for the license. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5815 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 8 - Mechanical Contractors (339.5801...339.5819)|Section 339.5815 - Designation as Contractor of Record.

339.5815 Designation as contractor of record.Sec. 815.  (1) If an individual who is an employee of a person, or who is an officer of a person that is not an individual, and who is authorized to perform installations, alterations, or servicing in any of the work classifications described in section 807(2), is designated as the contractor of record for that person under section 809 and ceases to be an employee or officer of that person, the person has 90 days after the date the contractor of record ceases to be an employee or officer in which to designate an employee or officer who is a holder of a mechanical contractor's license as the new contractor of record. The person shall notify the department in writing of the designation.  (2) If an individual is licensed to perform installations, alterations, or servicing in 1 or more of the work classifications described in section 807(2) and is also the contractor of record, and that individual ceases to do business as a mechanical contractor and sells his or her business interest to another person, the buyer has 90 days to designate an employee or officer who is the holder of a mechanical contractor's license as the contractor of record. The buyer shall notify the department in writing of the designation. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5817 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 8 - Mechanical Contractors (339.5801...339.5819)|Section 339.5817 - Mechanical Contractor Performing Work in Municipality; Registration of License With Enforcing Agency.

339.5817 Mechanical contractor performing work in municipality; registration of license with enforcing agency.Sec. 817.  A mechanical contractor that is licensed under this article and performs work in a municipality shall register his or her license with the enforcing agency that issues permits and provides inspection services of mechanical contractor's work for that municipality. A registration under this section is valid until the expiration date of the mechanical contractor's license. A municipality shall grant registration to a mechanical contractor under this section if the mechanical contractor is licensed under this act and pays a fee established by the municipality in an amount that does not exceed $15.00. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5819 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 8 - Mechanical Contractors (339.5801...339.5819)|Section 339.5819 - Installation of Heating or Refrigerating System by Owner of Single Family Dwelling.

339.5819 Installation of heating or refrigerating system by owner of single family dwelling.Sec. 819.  An individual who is the owner of a single family dwelling that is, or on completion will become, his or her place of residence may personally install a heating or refrigerating system in the dwelling if the individual in his or her application for a permit affirms that he or she is or will become the owner and occupant of the dwelling in which the installation is done is completed and that the applicant will install the equipment in the dwelling for which the permit is requested. The applicant shall apply for and secure the required permits from the enforcing agency of the municipality and shall obtain the required inspection after the installation is completed and the equipment is placed in operation. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5901 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 9 - Boiler Inspectors, Installers, Repairers, and Operators and Stationary Engineers (339.5901...339.5947)|Section 339.5901 - Definitions; "Experience" Defined.

339.5901 Definitions; "experience" defined.Sec. 901.  As used in this article:  (a) "Antique steam boiler" means a boiler that is no longer used in production applications and is used to demonstrate the historical significance of steam boilers in American history.  (b) "Approved apprenticeship program" means a training program for boiler operators or stationary engineers that is certified by or meets the standards of the Office of Apprenticeship in the United States Department of Labor and is approved by the board.  (c) "Associated auxiliaries" means equipment that is required in the operation of a boiler that includes, but is not limited to, pumps, regulators, feedwater heaters, superheaters, de-superheaters, economizers, air preheaters, draft fans, combustion and pollution control equipment, and prime movers.  (d) "Board" means the board of boiler rules described in section 905.  (e) "Boiler" means a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, or steam is superheated, or a combination of those actions occurs, under pressure or vacuum by the application of heat from combustible fuels, electricity, or nuclear energy. Boiler does not include facilities of an integral part of a continuous processing unit but does include a fired unit for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water, if the unit is separate from a processing system and is complete within itself.  (f) "Boiler for agricultural purposes" means a portable boiler used in a field or similar open area for the sole purpose of operating farm equipment or farm machinery.  (g) "Boiler operator" or "stationary engineer" means an individual who is engaged in the operation of boilers and associated auxiliaries.  (h) "Certificate inspection" means an inspection that is conducted for purposes of preparing a report described in section 945. The certificate inspection shall be an internal inspection if construction allows; otherwise the certificate inspection shall be as complete an inspection as possible.  (i) "External inspection" means an inspection that does not involve examination of the internal surfaces of the pressure parts of the boiler.  (j) "Heating surface" means the heating surface determined by the boiler manufacturer and recorded in the manufacturer's data report or by rules established by the board for a boiler if the manufacturer's data report is not available or the boiler is not stamped with its heating surface.  (k) "High pressure, high temperature water boiler" means a water heating boiler operating at pressure that exceeds 160 p.s.i.g. or temperatures that exceed 250 degrees Fahrenheit. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017
MI Comp L § 339.5905 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 9 - Boiler Inspectors, Installers, Repairers, and Operators and Stationary Engineers (339.5901...339.5947)|Section 339.5905 - Board of Boiler Rules; Appointment and Qualifications of Members; Quorum.

339.5905 Board of boiler rules; appointment and qualifications of members; quorum.Sec. 905.  (1) The board of boiler rules created in section 3 of former 1965 PA 290 shall continue in existence and is designated as the board for purposes of this article.  (2) The board shall consist of the director or the director's designee, who is a permanent member, and 13 individuals appointed by the governor. All of the following apply to the appointed members of the board:  (a) Except for the representative of the general public, an appointed member must have substantial experience in the design, erection, fabrication, installation, operation, repair, or inspection of boilers.  (b) The appointed members of the board shall include all of the following:  (i) One member who represents the general public.  (ii) Two members who represent owners and users of boilers in this state.  (iii) One member who represents owners and users of power boilers that operate at 1,000 p.s.i.g. or more.  (iv) Two members who represent organized labor in this state that engage in the erection, fabrication, installation, operation, or repair of boilers.  (v) One representative who represents water tube boiler manufacturers that do business in this state.  (vi) One member who represents fire tube boiler manufacturers that do business in this state.  (vii) One member who represents a boiler insurance company that is licensed to do business in this state.  (viii) One member who represents the mechanical contractors in this state that have experience in the installation, piping, or operation of boilers.  (ix) One member who represents boiler repair contractors in this state that are engaged in the business of repairing boilers by welding and riveting.  (x) One member who represents consulting engineers in this state who have boiler experience.  (xi) One member who represents antique steam boiler owners and operators.  (3) Seven members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An approval, decision, or ruling of the board is not effective unless supported by a majority of the members present. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of board of boiler rules to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2017-1, compiled at MCL 339.3102.
MI Comp L § 339.5907 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 339 - Occupational Code|Act 407 of 2016 - Skilled Trades Regulation Act (339.5101 - 339.6133)|Article 9 - Boiler Inspectors, Installers, Repairers, and Operators and Stationary Engineers (339.5901...339.5947)|Section 339.5907 - Promulgation of Rules; Boiler of Special Design or Construction; Use of Title.

339.5907 Promulgation of rules; boiler of special design or construction; use of title.Sec. 907.  (1) The department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules for the safe construction, installation, inspection, alteration, servicing, operation, and repair of boilers in this state. For purposes of this subsection, the department by rule may adopt or amend all or any part of an existing published codification or national standards and any amendments and interpretations of the codification or standards.  (2) A departure from the requirements of this section is permitted in an unusual situation involving a boiler of special design or construction if the board is satisfied that a proposed facility will provide a degree of safety commensurate with the intent of this article.  (3) If the department receives an application and the appropriate fee, the board may without examination register an applicant for the use of a title described in section 931 if the applicant is a boiler operator or stationary engineer who is licensed or registered as a boiler operator or stationary engineer in another state or country or in a municipality whose requirements for licensure or registration are, at a minimum, substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state for registration, as determined by the board, and that other state or country or that municipality extends the same privileges through reciprocity to a boiler operator or stationary engineer who is registered in this state. History: 2016, Act 407, Eff. Apr. 4, 2017 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 89, Eff. Sept. 14, 2020