Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Residential Code, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, N, O, P, R, and S. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30500 (state code) and Romulus, MI, Muni. Code § 8-19 (adoption). Note that the Michigan Residential Code is based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Building Code, including Appendices F, G, and H. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30401 (state codes) and Romulus, MI, Muni. Code § 8-19 (adoption). Note that the Michigan Building Code is based on the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, including Appendix A and Resource A. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30551 (state codes). Note that the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code is based on the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).

Helpful resources for Romulus, Michigan include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Michigan

Residential Building Code

Michigan adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control. Authority for local amendments will be limited.See PLRB, Michigan Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Romulus adopted the 2015 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2015 Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC)(Romulus, MI Sec. 8-19. - Codes adopted.)

...Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act No. 230 of 1972 (MCL 125.1501 et seq.), the city adopts by reference the Michigan Building Code and the Michigan Residential Code and elects to administer and enforce such codes. One copy of each such code shall be filed with the office of the city clerk. (Code 1999, § 5-16;...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Romulus ? Yes
Citation: ​Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30516
Comments:

The adoption of the state residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves. 

Ground Snow Load: See Table R301.2(5)

Wind Speed (mph): 90

Seismic Design Category: See Sec. R301.2.2.1 and Figure R301.2(2). 

Weathering: Severe

Frostline Depth: 42" See Note b

Termite: Figure R301.2(6) 

Winter Design Temp: See Note e

Ice Barrier Underlayment: Yes

Flood Hazard: See Note g 

Air Freezing Index: Figure R403.3(2)

Mean Annual Temp: See footnote J. 

Mich. Admin. Code R 408.30516 (Page 31).

Comments

Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Residential Code, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, N, O, P, R, and S. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30500 (state code) and Romulus, MI, Muni. Code § 8-19 (adoption). Note that the Michigan Residential Code is based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). 

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Romulus, Michigan, adopted Appendix J of the 2015 IRC. 

Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, including Appendix A and Resource A. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30551 (state codes). Note that the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code is based on the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).

Commercial Building Code

Romulus adopted the 2015 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2015 Michigan Building Code (2015 IBC)(Romulus, MI Municipal Code)

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Comments

Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Building Code, including Appendices F, G, and H. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30401 (state codes) and Romulus, MI, Muni. Code § 8-19 (adoption). Note that the Michigan Building Code is based on the 2015 International Building Code (IBC).

Existing Buildings

Romulus, Michigan, adopted the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, including Appendix A and Resource A. Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30551 (state codes). Note that the 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code is based on the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).

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