An applicant for registration as a provisional building official shall have 2 years of experience as a registered code inspector or plan reviewer. An applicant whose experience is in the field of plumbing or electrical inspection shall be licensed at the journey level or at a higher level.

Building Inspector - Rule 37.
(1) An applicant for registration as a provisional building inspector shall be qualified as specified in either of the following provisions:

(a) Have not less than 4 years of experience obtained over a period of 12 years immediately preceding the date of the application for provisional registration in 1 or more of the following categories:

(i) A licensed residential builder under the provisions of Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980, as amended, being §339.101 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, who has been actively engaged in the construction business for not less than 4 years.

 

(ii) A contractor who has been actively engaged in the construction business for not less than 4 years. This category does not include a person who is licensed as a contractor under Act No. 217 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, Act No. 266 of the Public Acts of 1929, as amended, or Act No. 192 of the Public Acts of 1984, as amended, being §338.881 et seq., §338.901 et seq., or §338.971 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, respectively.

 

(iii) A maximum of 2 years of experience as a skilled worker in 1 of the following disciplines may count towards the 4 years of experience required in this subdivision:

(a) Structural carpentry.
(b) Structural masonry.
(c) Structural steel erection.
(d) Structural concrete construction.

(b) Possess a license as an architect or engineer under the provisions of Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980, as amended, being §339.101 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(2) A person who has completed a recognized curriculum at an institution of higher education in a construction-related field shall be deemed to have met the experience requirement for not more than 2 of the 4 years of experience required in subrule (1)(a) of this rule for registration as a provisional building inspector.

(3) An applicant who meets the requirements of this rule shall be deemed qualified for registration as a building inspector, subject to the provisions of section 12(2) of the act.

(4) An applicant shall submit, with an application, documentation of his or her experience. The documentation may consist of any of the following:

(a) An affidavit.
(b) Notarized letters.
(c) Copies of licenses.
(d) A job description from a present or former employer.
(e) A permit history from authorized enforcing agencies.
(f) Other information.

Electrical Inspector - Rule 40.
An applicant for registration as a provisional electrical inspector shall have 2 years of experience as a licensed journey worker or shall be licensed as a master electrician under the provisions of Act No. 217 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being §338.881 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Mechanical Inspector - Rule 43.
An applicant for registration as a provisional mechanical inspector shall have 4 years of experience in either the work classification of heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) or hydronic heating and process piping or a combination of experience in both classifications defined in 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 et seq. and known as the Forbes mechanical contractors act. Two of the 4 years of experience shall have been at the journey level or at a higher level.

Plumbing Inspector - Rule 46.
An applicant for registration as a provisional plumbing inspector shall have 2 years of experience as a licensed journey worker or shall be licensed as a master plumber under the provisions of Act No. 266 of the Public Acts of 1929, as amended, being §338.901 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Plan Reviewer - Rule 49.  Qualifications.
An applicant for registration as a provisional plan reviewer shall comply with any of the following provisions:

(a) Have 4 years of experience in the general building construction field as a building contractor, as a person responsibly in charge of building construction, or as a skilled worker.

(b) Have successfully completed a recognized curriculum at an institution of higher education in architecture or engineering and have 2 years of practical experience in the construction trades.

(c) Possess 1 of the following:

(i) Licensure in the electrical trade.

 

(ii) Four years of experience in 1 or more of the work classifications defined in Act No. 192 of the Public Acts of 1984, as amended, being §338.971 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the Forbes mechanical contractors act. Two of the 4 years of experience shall have been at the journey level or at a higher level.

 

(iii) Licensure in the plumbing trade.

Questions may be directed to the Office of Local Government and Consumer Services at 517-241-9347.