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ADA - Standards for Accessible Design.
Administrative Rules- Part 4. Building- Part 5 Residential.
Administrative Rulemaking System- (Formerly OPT & ORR) Administrative Rules including history and status of pending Administrative Rule changes.
AFCI - Types and Product Categories.
American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) - Heavy timber construction details and standards.
APA - Engineered Wood Association - Information on engineered wood products.
APA - Wall Bracing Calculator. Free - requires registration.
APA - Designers Circle
American Wood Council - Standards for wood design and construction including National Design Specification®(NDS®)for Wood Construction and Wood frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings(WFCM).
American Wood Council - free download 2015 Span Tables for Joists and Rafters.
ASHRAE 90.1-2007 - Michigan's Non-residential/Multifamily buildings energy code. Limited time offer. Use with Part 10a. Administrative Rules
ASTM Standards
American Wood Preservers' Association (AWPA U1-07) excerpt for protection of wood and wood based products.
Benzie/Leelanau Health Department Records Portal
Bureau of Commercial Services - License Verifications - Architect, Real Estate Appraiser/Broker, Professional Engineer, Surveyor and 18 others . By phone - 866-630-6608.
Bureau of Construction Codes (LARA) - Code information and links to related Public Acts and Administrative Rules.
Bureau of Construction Code License Verification -Builder, Boiler, Electrical, Elevator, Manufactured Housing, Mechanical, and Plumbing.
Bureau of Fire Safety
Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) - Canadian version of evaluation reports for construction materials.
Cat6A - Check your download file for PDF. Information on Telecommunication and Data Wiring.
Code of Federal Regulations - On-line CFR.
Code Change Request Form BCC-3016 (05/19)
Consumer Complaint Directory
Continuing Competency Requirements to renew Builders or M&A license.
COMcheck TM - Energy code compliance software for Non Residential buildings. Select ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
Compression Chart showing the reduction of R-Value when fiberglass batts are compressed.
Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth - Main page includes general construction code information and department links.
Dimension Express - Appliance installation specification sheets.
DOE - Federal Energy Code Information and Energy Code Compliance Tools.
Electrical Code Rules 2023 (Part 8) - Michigan Amendments to NEC-2023 (NFPA 70-23. Use with 2023 NEC. These rules took effect 3/12/24.
Energy Star - Builder Option Packages (BOP) for MUEC Zone 6.
Energy Code Resource Center - U.S. DOE miscellaneous reports and information.
2021 IECC Significant Changes (pre-release)
EPA - Map of Michigan radon zones.
FEMA Flood hazard maps.
Forest Products Laboratory - Extensive information on wood products uses, treatment and finishing.
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF) - Builders guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations.
HUD - Fair housing logo for use in advertising.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Antrim County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Benzie County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Charlevoix County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Cheboygan County - Updated 2016 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Emmet County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Grand Traverse County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Kalkaska County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Leelanau County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Manistee County - Updated 2017 version.
Guide to Permitting and Zoning for Wexford County - Updated 2017 version.
Gypsum Association - On-line information for gypsum products including their Fire Resistance Design Manual.
Gypsum Construction Handbook - USG Corporation
ICC - Model code development information.
ICC - Free codes. Use with appropriate Administrative Rule amendments.
2015 MRC - Free read only residential code.
2015 MBC - Free read only building code.
ICC-ES - Evaluation reports for construction materials.
Lead Paint Rule (RRP) - Publications and other resources for compliance from the EPA.
Library of Congress-Thomas
Michigan Builder Related Laws - Article 24 of PA 299 of 1980, Administrative Rules and lien law information.
Michigan Builder Laws and Rules
Michigan Real Estate Related Laws - Includes required disclosure form.
Continuing Competency Requirements to renew Builders or M&A license.
Michigan Code Books - are available for purchase (hard copy or download) from the ICC Store. By entering through the LARA web page you will receive the member discount.
MDEQ - Water well logs online.
MDEQ - Regisrered water well drillers
Michigan Legislature - Michigan law and pending legislation.
Michigan Legislative Publications - Legislative Body Rules, Michigan Manual and other publications.
Michigan Lien Law - Includes Sworn Statement and Lien Waiver forms.
MIOSHA - Construction safety standards including a sample Construction Safety Program.
Michigan Uniform Energy Code (Part 10. Administrative Rules) - Michigan's residential buildings energy code.
2015 MUEC Prescription Compliance Form for residential dwellings.
Michigan Non-Residential/Multifamily Energy Code (Part 10a. Administrative Rules) - Michigan's Non-residential/Multifamily buildings energy code.
NFBA - Extensive information on Post-Frame construction.
NFPA - On-line NFPA Codes and Standards.
NFRC - U-value ratings for fenestration products.
OWNER BUILT RESIDENCE PA 6 of 2008
OSHA Q&A for Construction
Radon - Radon mitigation techniques.
Radon - Michigan Radon Zones
REScheck TM - Energy code compliance software for Residential One and Two Family Dwellings. Select 2009 IECC. Select 2006 IECC for log structures.
COMcheck TM - Energy code compliance software for Non-Residential buildings. Select ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
Roof Loading Data Sheet - Figure R802.10.1.
Soil Data - NCSS - Extensive information on soils as collected by the USDA.
State of Michigan Contact Listing - Contact information for State of Michigan Employees.
Steel Door Institute - Extensive information on steel doors.
Truss Bracing Standard BCSI 2008 - Truss bracing requirements.
UL - Listing of AFCI Types and Product Categories.
UL Door Listing - Extensive information regarding fire door listings.
WWPA - Western Wood Products Association design information.
WorldClimate - Climate data by town.
