The proposed bill amends the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act by adding a new section, 10a, which establishes specific requirements for building permit applications for data centers. Under this new section, applicants must submit an acoustic engineering report prepared by a licensed acoustic engineer. This report must include a baseline assessment of ambient noise levels, models of operational and construction noise, comparisons of projected noise levels with local ordinances or national standards, and an analysis of noise levels during different times of the day.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the enforcing agency must share the acoustic engineering report with both the Michigan Public Service Commission and the local government where the data center is proposed before issuing a building permit. The bill defines "acoustic engineer" and "data center," ensuring clarity in the requirements. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of several other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature and will take effect 180 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.1501, 125.1531