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MI HB5435

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Lauwers

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows licensed mechanical contractors in specified classifications to replace domestic water heaters in 1-family or 2-family dwellings without requiring a plumbing license, provided a permit is secured, required inspections are performed, and the installation complies with applicable code.

  • Clarifies that installation of building sewers or water service pipes does not require a plumbing license if a permit is secured, required inspections are performed, and the installation complies with applicable code.

  • Clarifies that installation of domestic water treatment and filtering equipment requiring modification to existing cold water distribution supply does not require a plumbing license if a permit is secured, required inspections are performed, and the responsible installer corrects any code violations identified by the enforcing agency.

  • Clarifies that medical gas piping installation does not require a plumbing license if performed under the supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Occupations; plumbers; authorized persons allowed to replace a residential water heater; clarify. Amends sec. 15 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3525).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/08/2016

3/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Workforce And Talent Development3/8/2016

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