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MI SB0570
Bill
AI Summary
- Log walls are permitted in residential buildings if they have a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches or greater
- Log walls must comply with the International Code Council standard ICC 400-2007 or a successor standard specified by the department
- Fenestration products in log walls must have a maximum area-weighted average U-factor of 0.31
- All other energy efficiency requirements under Michigan construction code must be met for non-log wall components
- Building heating equipment must be ENERGY STAR qualified or meet minimum efficiency standards including AFUE ratings of 90 for gas furnaces, 85 for oil furnaces and boilers, and specified performance factors for heat pump systems
- Effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State on July 3, 2012
Legislative Description
Construction; code; log walls; permit in residential buildings under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 13f.
Construction, code
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0264'12 With Immediate Effect
7/18/2012
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform7/13/2011
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