Bldg. Dept - Important Notices

2003 MICHIGAN UNIFORM ENERGY CODE (MUEC)TO TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT 

 

TO:   Home Building Contractors & Developers

 

FROM:  Rod Siegel – Building Official

 

DATE:  11/03/2008

 

RE:  MUEC for Detached 1 & 2 Family Dwellings and Multiple-Single Family Dwellings

  

In 2002, The Department of Labor & Economic Growth established a committee to review and update Michigan’s Uniform Energy Code.  After review and promulgation of the code, the Ingham County Circuit Court issued an injunction to halt the February 28, 2005 effective date of the rules.  Therefore, the rules have been pending litigation since that time.

 

On October 24, 2008, this matter was before the Court with a decision following to dismiss the complaint and dissolve the injunction; thereby making the rules effective immediately.

 

Therefore, every unit of government enforcing the single State Construction code must apply the 2003 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (MUEC) to newly issued permits.

 

 

Section N1101.3.1  Insulation Requirements: 

The Thermal Resistance (R-value) shall be indicated on all insulation and the insulation installed such that the R-value can be verified during inspection or a certification of the installed R-value shall be provided at the job site by the insulation installer.  Where blown-in or sprayed insulation is applied in walls, the installer shall provide a certification of the installed density and R-value.

 

Where blown in or sprayed insulation is applied in the roof-ceiling assemble, the installer shall provide a certification of the initial installed thickness, settled thickness, coverage area, and number of bags of insulating material installed.  Markers shall be provided for every 300 square feet of attic area, attached to the trusses, rafters or joists and indicate in 1 (one) inch high numbers the installed thickness of the insulation.

 

Tables:  N1102.1,  N1102.1.1.1(1),  N1102.1.1.2 and  N1102.1.1.1(2)  - Provides the minimum required standards for thermal performance and are available upon request.

 

 

Also:  Below please click the link for the entire 2003 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (it is in pdf format).  If you are unable to view this document, please feel free to contact Laketon Township for assistance acquiring this document.