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Michigan Building Codes as They Relate to the Insulation Industry In February of 2005, Michigan was expected to adopt a new code for insulating residential homes. This was defeated and has not gone into effect. This code has not gone away. A trial is scheduled to begin January 3, 2006. Current Code
The Michigan Association of Home Builders challenged the State of Michigan and won. The Ingham County Circuit Court issued a ruling on February 24, 2005 that delayed the State’s planned changes from going into effect on Feb. 28, 2005. The code was raised again in September 2005 and delayed for the January 2006 trial. Those who want the stricter code are:
We do not support a stricter code. The new code requires a higher density insulation in the walls and an insulation covering the basement walls. This will increase the cost to insulate each home. We do not need a code that will further slow down building trends in Michigan. The new IECC code will eventually be adopted for all of Michigan. When it is accepted, we will be able to meet the stricter demands of the new code. This code change has the cellulose and open-cell foam industry worried. They are not able to meet the stricter demands in a 2x4 wall system. Read what the following cellulose manufacturers have to say:
The IECC has posted requests related to the potential IECC Code changes. You can read their articles below:
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