The building codes of michigan include the the 2015 michigan building code 2015 michigan mechanical code 2015 michigan rehabilitation code 2015 michigan plumbing code 2015 michigan residential code international energy conservation code 2015 iecc 2015 and the nfpa 70 national electrical code 2017.
Michigan building code detached garage.
From driveways walks patios and other flatwork not likely to be enclosed and heated at a later date.
Shed or detached garage cannot be located in the front or side yard shed or garage must be no closer than 10 feet to the main structure house.
A building permit is required for any detached garage or any accessory structure or for a storage building unless the accessory building is a structure smaller than 12 feet by 18 feet not attached to the property with a permanent footing and foundation system.
A minimum 2 foot solid jamb must separate any two garage doors.
R405 1 foundation drains for concrete or masonry foundations.
Where approved by the building official based on local site conditions.
Accessory structures can be no closer than 10 0 to the principal building it serves.
Detached garages that are provided with electricity must have at least one interior light and this interior light must be controlled by a wall switch.
Building must be designed to with stand the ninety 90 mile per hour wind load including all doors win dows garage doors.
With the building department on which inspections are required.
A single garage door may not exceed 8 feet in height or 8 feet in width.
A front facing garage must have a minimum setback of 5 feet from the building facade.
A structure is not allowed in an easement.
Will need to know if roof trusses are engineered or stick built.
A lighted garage door opener may not be used to satisfy this requirement even if the light is controlled by its own switch.
To assure that you are properly permitted please contact the ompc shelly.
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A detached accessory building or structure is required to be a minimum of 3 0 off the rear and side yard setbacks.
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