The bill amends the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act by updating Section 10 to include new requirements for building permit applications. Notably, it introduces the role of "interior designers" who prepare interior technical submissions, allowing them to be recognized alongside architects and engineers in the permit application process. The language of the bill specifies that the application must be submitted to the appropriate enforcing agency and must include detailed specifications, plans, and the names and addresses of the property owner and builder. Additionally, the bill mandates that the application form must contain a statement regarding the prohibition of circumventing licensing requirements, and it clarifies that certain permits may be required for specific types of work.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the information that licensed contractors must provide when applying for a building permit, including occupational license numbers and insurance details. It also clarifies exemptions from building permits for ordinary repairs and certain agricultural structures, such as qualifying roadside stands, while ensuring that these stands comply with electrical codes if they have electric power. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining public access to permit applications and related documents in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the clarity and efficiency of the building permit process in Michigan.

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House Introduced Bill: 125.1510