Terms Used In Michigan Laws 125.1520

  • Application for a building permit: means an application for a building permit submitted to an enforcing agency pursuant to this act and plans, specifications, surveys, statements, and other material submitted to the enforcing agency together or in connection with the application. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
  • Building: means a combination of materials, whether portable or fixed, forming a structure affording a facility or shelter for use or occupancy by individuals, animals, or property. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
  • Code: means the state construction code provided for in section 4 or a part of that code of limited application and includes a modification of or amendment to the code. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
  • Commission: means the state construction code commission created by section 3a. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
  • Construction: means the construction, erection, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, demolition, repair, moving, or equipping of buildings or structures. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
  • Enforcing agency: means the governmental agency that, in accordance with section 8a or 8b, is responsible for administration and enforcement of the code within a governmental subdivision. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
  • Governmental subdivision: means a county, city, village, or township that, in accordance with section 8a or 8b, has assumed responsibility for administration and enforcement of this act and the code within its jurisdiction. See Michigan Laws 125.1502a
   At the request of an enforcing agency or the governmental subdivision, the commission may agree to examine any plans and specifications submitted to the enforcing agency or the governmental subdivision, in connection with an application for a building permit to determine whether they comply with the code. At the request of an enforcing agency or the governmental subdivision, the commission may agree to assist the agency or the governmental subdivision, in the inspection of any construction of buildings or structures, or in the performance of any other duty related to the administration and enforcement of the code.