New Residential Energy Code for Michigan

Effective February 28, 2005 the state has adopted a revised Michigan Uniform Energy Code based on Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code as amended by Michigan.

Compliance can be demonstrated by 1 of the following:

• Meeting the requirements of the code.

• Meeting the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code for detached 1- and 2-family dwellings.

• Meeting the design, construction and certification requirements under the US EPA ENERGY STAR® Homes Program .

• Meeting the design and construction requirements in conformance with the national Home Energy Rating System (HERS) guidelines with a score of 83 or better. A certificate indicating the score prepared by an accredited agency shall be filed with the code official.

You can determine if your building is in compliance with the International Energy Code by using REScheck; a free software program available from the department of energy. Go to  http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/download.stm

• Compliance can be achieved using Prescriptive requirements below.

The Prescriptive Approach to Compliance>