(1) The licensed architect or engineer preparing the plans and specifications of a school building is responsible for assuring that the design documents provide for a structure with sufficient structural strength and fire resistance and that the building will meet all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
  (2) The person supervising the construction of a school building is responsible for the construction of the school building in conformance with the approved plans and specifications prepared by the licensed architect or engineer.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 388.852

  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  (3) A person that violates this section is subject to all of the following:
  (a) A state civil infraction punishable by a civil fine of not more than $10,000.00.
  (b) If the person knowingly violated this section, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.
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