EXEMPT CERTAIN SPORTS FACILITIES

FROM HEATING REQUIREMENTS

House Bill 4548 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Bronna Kahle

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 5-20-19

SUMMARY:

House Bill 4548 would amend the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (the Michigan Construction Code) to provide that an interior space constructed for use as a viewing area at an outdoor sports facility would be exempt from the heating requirements in the International Mechanical Code.

Proposed MCL 125.1513h

BACKGROUND:

The Michigan Construction Code consists of the International Building Code (IBC) and several other international and national codes relating to the building trades, including the International Mechanical Code. Michigan’s Construction Code authorizes the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to adopt all or any part of the international and national building codes or the standards contained within the codes by reference. The International Building Code was updated in 2015, with the provisions taking effect in Michigan on April 20, 2017. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state, but local units of government could realize reduced costs to the extent that they are exempt from heating requirements required in the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Jenny McInerney

                                                                                               Fiscal Analysts:   Samuel Christensen

                                                                                                                           Jacqueline Mullen

                                                                                                                           Marcus Coffin

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.