DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
CONSTRUCTION CODE
Filed with the secretary of state on
These rules become effective 120 days after filing with the secretary of state
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by section 4 of the Stille-Derossett-Hale single state construction code, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1504, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 2003-1, 2008-4, and 2011-4, MCL 445.2011, 445.2025, and 445.2030)
R 408.30701, R 408.30711, R 408.30715, R 408.30717, R 408.30718, R 408.30741c, and R 408.30791 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended R 408.30726, R 408.30727, R 408.30729, and R 408.30755 are added, and R 408.30719, R 408.30720 and R 408.30757a are rescinded as follows:
PART 7. PLUMBING CODE
AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO BASIC PLUMBING CODE
R 408.30701 Applicable code.
Rule 701. Rules governing the installation, replacement,
alteration, relocation, and use of plumbing systems or plumbing materials shall
be are those contained in the international plumbing code, 20152018
edition, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, and HF,
except for sections 102.10, 102.11, 103.4, 103.4.1, 104.2, 104.5
to 104.7, 106.1.1, 106.1.2, 106.3, 106.3.3, 106.5.5, 106.6.1,
106.6.2, 106.6.3, 107.2.5, 107.2.5.1, 107.2.5.2, 107.2.5.3, 108.3, 109.1,
109.2 to 109.7, 312.1.1, 404.2, 404.3, 602.3 to 602.3.5.1, 608.17
to 608.17.8608.18 to 608.18.8, 712.3.3.1, 712.3.3.2, 715.1 to
715.4, 802.4.3.1,716.1 to 716.4, 1106.3, 1106.6, 1301 to 1304.4.2,
1401 to 1403.2.1 and tables 608.18.1, 1106.3, and 1106.6. With the
exceptions noted, the code is adopted in these rules by reference. All
references to the International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Energy Conservation Code, International Electrical Code,
International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code mean the
Michigan Building Code, Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Uniform Energy
Code, Michigan Electrical Code, Michigan Mechanical Code, and Michigan Plumbing
Code, respectively. The code is available for inspection, and
purchase at the Lansing office of the Michigan department of licensing and
regulatory affairs, bureau of construction codes for $83.00 for each code book.
The code may be purchased from the International Code Council, through the
bureau’s website at www.michigan.gov/bcc
for $76.00$83.00 for each code book.
R 408.30711 Title and scope.
Rule 711. Sections 101.1, and 101.2, and 101.3
of the code are amended to read as follows:
101.1. Title. This part shall be known as the Michigan plumbing code and is hereinafter referred to as “the plumbing code” or “the code.” This part shall control all matters concerning the installation, replacement, alteration, relocation, and use of plumbing systems or plumbing materials as herein defined and shall apply to existing or proposed buildings and structures in the state.
Exception: Detached 1-and 2-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than 3 stories high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Michigan residential code.
101.3. Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum standards to provide a reasonable level of safety, health, property protection and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, and operation and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems. The act takes precedence over all provisions of this code.
R 408.30715 Permits.
Rule 715. Sections 106.4, 106.5.3 and 106.5.4 of
the code are amended to read as follows:
106.4. By whom application is made.
(1) Application for a permit shall be made by a
plumbing contractor licensed in accordance with 2002 PA 733, MCL
338.3511 to 338.3569.
Exceptions:
1. Water service permits.
2. Building sewer and private sewer permits.
3. Minor repair.
(2) A plumbing contractor shall do both of the
following:
(a) Be active in the business of serving the public as
a plumbing contractor in a county, city, village, or township in this state.
(b) Operate 1 or more branches in this state bearing
the same firm name, where a licensed master plumber is in charge and has the
responsibility of supervision at each branch. The names of the authorized master
plumbers representing a firm shall be on record with the state plumbing board.
(3) To become a plumbing contractor, an applicant shall
file an application on a form furnished by the state plumbing board and file
with the board at Lansing, Michigan. An incomplete application will be
returned to the applicant.
106.5.3. Expiration. Each permit issued by the code official under the provisions of the code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by this permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by this permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before this work may be recommenced, the permit shall be reinstated if the code has not changed. If the code has changed and the work was not started, a new permit shall be first obtained for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original construction document for this work and provided further that the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded 1 year.
106.5.4. Extensions. Any permittee holding an unexpired
permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which
the permittee will commence work under that permit when work is unable to be
commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory
reasons. The code official shall extend the time for action by the permittee
for a period not exceeding 180 days if there is reasonable cause. No permit
shall be extended more than once. Application and extensions. The
authority having jurisdiction may grant a 180-day extension of the original
permit time period of 180 days, upon presentation by the permittee of a
satisfactory reason for failure to start or complete the work or activity
authorized by the permit.
R 408.30717 Duties and powers of code officialRight
of entry.
Rule 717. Section 104.1104.4 of the code is
amended to read as follows:
104.1 General104.4 Right of entry. The
code official shall enforce all of the provisions of the code and shall act on
any question relative to the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, or
operation of all plumbing systems, devices, and equipment except as
specifically provided for by statutory requirements or as provided for in
sections 104.3 to 104.7. If a building or premises is occupied, the code
official shall present his or her credentials to the occupant and request
entry. If a building or premises is unoccupied, the code official shall first
make a reasonable effort to locate either the owner, the owner’s authorized
agent or other person having care or control of the building or premises and
request entry. If entry is refused, the code official has recourse to every
remedy provided by law to secure entry.
When a code official has first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, the owner, owner’s authorized agent or occupant or person having charge, care or control of the building or premises shall not fail or neglect, after a proper request is made as provided in this rule, to permit the code official prompt entry into the building or premises to inspect or examine the building or premises pursuant to this code.
R 408.30718. Violation penalties.
Rule 718. Section 108.4 of the code is added to read as follows:
A person who violates vision of the code, who fails to conform
with any of the requirements thereof, or who erects, installs, alters, or
repairs plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the enforcing agency, or a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of the code shall be assessed a fine in accordance with
the act and 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.3569. subject to review and
may result in licensing action pursuant to the skilled trades regulation act,
2016 PA 407, MCL 339.5101 to 339.5517.
R 408.30719 Stop work orders. Rescinded.
Rule 719. Section 108.5 of the code is amended to read
as follows:
108.5. Stop work orders. Notice shall be in accordance
with the act. A person who is served with a stop work order, except for work that
the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition is
subject to the penalty provisions prescribed by the act.
R 408.30720 Means of appeal Rescinded.
Rule 720. Section 109.1 of the code is amended to read
as follows:
109.1 Means of appeal An interested person may appeal
a decision of the enforcing agency to the board of appeals in accordance with
the act. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true
intent of the code or the rules governing construction have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of the code do not apply, or an equal or better
form of construction is proposed. The decision of a local board of appeals may
be appealed to the construction code commission in accordance with the act and
time frames
R 408.30726 Building sewer.
Rule 726. Table 702.3 and section 703.1 of the code are amended to read as follows:
Table 702.3
BUILDING SEWER PIPE
|
MATERIAL |
STANDARD |
|
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall |
ASTM D2661; ASTM F628; ASTM F1488; CSA B181.1 |
|
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters, including SDR 42 (PS 20), PS 35, SDR 35 (PS 45), PS 50, PS 100, PS 140, SDR 23.5 (PS 150) and PS 200; with a solid, cellular core or composite wall. |
ASTM F1488; ASTM D2751 |
|
Cast-iron pipe |
ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301 |
|
Concrete pipe |
ASTM C14; ASTM C76; CSA A257.1M; CSA A257.2M |
|
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K or L) |
ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251 |
|
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe (SDR-PR) |
ASTM F714 |
|
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe |
ASTM F2736; ASTM F2764; CSA B182.13 |
|
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall |
ASTM D2665; ASTM F891; ASTM F1488 |
|
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters, including PS 25, SDR 41 (PS 28), PS 35, SDR 35 (PS 46), PS 50, PS 100, SDR 26 (PS 115), PS 140 and PS 200; with a solid, cellular core or composite wall. |
ASTM F891; ASTM F1488; ASTM D3034; CSA B182.2; CSA B182.4 |
|
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid, cellular core or composite wall |
ASTM D2949; ASTM F1488 |
|
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) plastic pipe |
ASTM F1673; CSA B181.3 |
|
Stainless steel drainage systems, Types 304 and 316L |
ASME A112.3.1 |
|
Vitrified clay pipe |
ASTM C4; ASTM C700 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
703.2 Drainage pipe in filled ground. Where a building sewer or building drain is installed on filled or unstable ground, the drainage pipe shall conform to one of the standards for ABS plastic pipe, cast-iron pipe, copper or copper-alloy tubing, or PVC plastic pipe indicated in Table 702.3.
R 408.30727 Water distribution pipe.
Rule 727. Table 605.4 of the code is amended to read as follows:
Table 605.4
WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE
|
MATERIAL |
STANDARD |
|
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic pipe and tubing |
ASTM D2846; ASTM F441; ASTM F442; CSA B137.6 |
|
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/aluminum/chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/AL/CPVC) |
ASTM F2855 |
|
Copper or copper-alloy pipe |
ASTM B42; ASTMB302; ASTM B43 |
|
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, WK, L, WL, M or WM) |
ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251; ASTM B447 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing |
ASTM F876; CSA B137.5 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) pipe |
ASTM F1281; ASTM F2262; CSA B137.10 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/high-density polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE) |
ASTM F1986 |
|
Ductile iron pipe |
AWWA C151/A21.51; AWWA C115/A21.15 |
|
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pipe |
ASTM F1282 |
|
Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) plastic tubing |
ASTM F2769; CSA B137.158 |
|
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe or tubing |
ASTM F2389; CSA B137.11 |
|
Stainless steel pipe (Type 304/304L) |
ASTM A312; ASTM A778 |
|
Stainless steel pipe (Type 316/316L) |
ASTEM A312; ASTEM A778 |
R 408.30729 Water service pipe.
Rule 729. Table 605.3 and section 609.3 of the code are amended to read as follows:
Table 605.3
Water Service Pipe
|
MATERIAL |
STANDARD |
|
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe |
ASTM D1527; ASTM D2282 |
|
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic pipe |
ASTM D2846; ASTM F441; ASTM F442; CSA B137.6 |
|
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/aluminum/chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/AL/CPVC) |
ASTM F2855 |
|
Copper or copper-alloy pipe |
ASTM B42; ASTM B302 |
|
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, WK, L, WL, M or WM) |
ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251; ASTM B447 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic pipe and tubing |
ASTM F876; AWWA C904; CSA B137.5 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AS-PEX) pipe |
ASTM F1281; ASTM F2262; B137.10 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/high-density polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE) |
ASTM F1986 |
|
Ductile iron water pipe |
AWWA C151/A21.51; AWWA C115/A21.15 |
|
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe |
ASTM D2239; ASTM D3035; AWWA C901; CSA B137.11 |
|
Polyethylene (PE) plastic tubing |
ASTM D2737; AWWA C901; CSA B137.1 |
|
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pipe |
ASTM F1282; CSA B 137.9 |
|
Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) plastic tubing |
ASTM F2769; CSA B137.18 |
|
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe or tubing |
ASTM F2389; CSA B137.11 |
|
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe |
ASTM D1785; ASTM D2241; ASTM D2672; CSA B137.3 |
|
Stainless steel pipe (Type 304/304L) |
ASTM A312; ASTM A778 |
|
Stainless steel pipe (Type 316/316L) |
ASTM A312; ASTM A778 |
|
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic pipe and tubing |
ASTM D2846; ASTM F441; ASTM F442; CSA B137.6 |
|
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/aluminum/chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/AL/CPVC) |
ASTM F2855 |
|
Copper or copper-alloy pipe |
ASTM B-42; ASTM B302; ASTM B43 |
|
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, WK, L, WL, M or WM) |
ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251; ASTM B447 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing |
ASTM F876; CSA B137.5 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) pipe |
ASTM F1281; ASTM F2262; CSA B137.10 |
|
Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/high-density polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE) |
ASTM F1986 |
|
Ductile iron pipe |
AWWA C151/A21.51; AWWA C115/A21.15 |
|
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) composite pipe |
ASTM F1282 |
|
Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) plastic tubing |
ASTM F2769; CSA B137.158 |
|
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe or tubing |
ASTM F2389; CSA B137.11 |
|
Stainless steel pipe (Type 304/304L) |
ASTM A312; ASTM A778 |
|
Stainless steel pipe (Type 316/316L) |
ASTM A312; ASTM A778 |
609.3 Hot water. Hot water shall be provided to supply all of the hospital fixture, kitchen, and laundry requirements. Special fixtures and equipment shall have hot water supplied at a temperature specified by the manufacturer. The hot water system shall be installed in accordance with section 607.
R 408.30741c Connections to automatic fire sprinkler systems and standpipe systems.
Rule 741c. Section 608.1617.4 of the code is
amended to read as follows:
608.1617.4. Connections to automatic fire
sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. The potable water supply to automatic
fire sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be protected against backflow by a
double check backflow prevention assembly, a double check fire protection
backflow prevention assembly, or a reduced pressure principle fire protection
backflow prevention assembly.
Exception: Isolation of the water distribution system is not required for deluge, preaction, or dry pipe systems.
R 408.30755 Storm drainage.
Rule 755. Table 1102.4 of the code is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1102.4
BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE
|
MATERIAL |
STANDARD |
|
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall. |
ASTM D2661; ASTM F628; ASTM F1488; CSA B181.1; CSA B182.1 |
|
Cast-iron pipe |
ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301 |
|
Concrete pipe |
ASTM C14; ASTM C76; CSA A257.1M; CSA A257.2M |
|
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, L, M or DWV) |
ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251; ASTM B306 |
|
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe |
ASTM F667; ASTM F2306/F2306; ASTM F2648/F2548M |
|
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe |
ASTM F2736; ASTM F2764; CSA B182.13 |
|
Vitrified clay pipe |
ASTM C4; ASTM C700 |
|
Stainless steel drainage systems, Type 316L |
ASME A112.3.1 |
R 408.30757 Horizontal drains within building and building sewers.
Rule 757. SectionSections 708.3, 708.3.4,
and 708.3.5 of the code are being added to read as follows:
708.3 Where required. Cleanouts shall be located in accordance with sections 708.3.1, 708.3.3 to 708.3.5.
708.3.1. Horizontal drains within building and building sewers. All horizontal drains within buildings and building sewers shall be provided with cleanouts located not more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) apart.
For underground piping that is more than 10 inches in diameter, manholes shall be provided and located at every major change of direction, grade, elevation, or size of pipe or at intervals of not more than 400 feet (12 1920 mm). Metal covers shall be provided for the manholes and shall be of sufficient weight to meet local traffic and loading conditions.
Within buildings, manhole covers shall be gastight and the manhole shall be vented with not less than a 4- inch (102 mm) pipe.
708.3.3. Changes of direction. Cleanouts shall be installed at each change of direction greater than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) in the building sewer, building drain and horizontal waste or soil lines. Where more than one change of direction occurs in a run of piping, only one cleanout shall be required for each 40 feet (12 192 mm) of developed length of the drainage piping.
708.3.4. Base of stack. A cleanout shall be provided at the base of each waste or soil stack.
708.3.5. Building drain and building sewer junction. There shall be a cleanout near the junction of the building drain and the building sewer. The cleanout shall be either inside or outside the building wall and shall be brought up to the finished ground level or to the basement floor level. An approved two-way cleanout is allowed to be used at this location to serve as a required cleanout for both the building drain and building sewer. The cleanout at the junction of the building drain and building sewer shall not be required if the cleanout on a 3 – inch (76mm) or larger diameter soil stack is located within a developed length of 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building drain and building sewer connection. The minimum size of the cleanout at the junction of the building drain and building sewer shall comply with Section 708.7.
R 408.30791 Definitions.
Rule 791. (1) Section 202 of the code is amended to amend the definition of code official and add the definition of act.
(2) “Act” means the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531.,
and is known as the Stille DeRossett Hale single state construction code act
(3) “Code official” means the person appointed and
employed by a governmental subdivision charged with the administration and enforcement
of the state code or codes and registered in accordance with the requirements of
1986 PA 54, MCL 338.2301 to 338.2313an individual who is registered
pursuant to article 10 of the skilled trades regulation act, 2016 PA 407, MCL 339.6001
to 339.6023, and who is authorized to conduct the inspections needed to
determine compliance with the provisions of this code. Construction or work that
requires a permit shall be subject to inspection by the code official. This
construction or work shall remain visible and be accessible for inspection
purposes until approved.
(4) "Plumbing contractor" means a person who
is licensed in accordance with 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.356