Building Safety in Detroit, MI (2026)

Detroit City Code § 8-15-93

Where the risk assessment indicates a lead-based paint hazard exists at the rental property, the condition may be corrected only by one of the following methods: (1)Abatement by a certified abatement worker, pursuant to the rules promulgated under the Michigan Lead Abatement Act, being MCL 333.5451 et seq.; or (2)Interim controls performed only by a person who has received a certificate that th...

Detroit City Code § 8-9-172

In addition to the periodic tests required by this article, all power elevators, escalators and moving walks shall be inspected and serviced at such periods as may be necessary to maintain the equipment in a safe operating condition, but not less than once every 30 days, by an unlimited-elevator journeyperson who is licensed by the City.

Detroit City Code § 43-8-38

All scaffolds erected within the lines of any street, alley, or public place for use in the erection, enlargement, alterations, or repair of any building shall be well and safely supported and of sufficient width and properly secured, so as to ensure the safety of persons walking thereon or of persons passing along the sidewalks or public places thereunder, to prevent the falling thereof or of ...

Detroit City Code § 50-12-183

Child care homes and centers that operate with children in attendance for five or more continuous hours a day shall be subject to the following requirements: (1)The child care home and center shall be licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs;(2)There shall be provided and maintained an outdoor play area suitable for play activity and containing a minimum of 2,0...

Detroit City Code § 50-13-226

Porches (unenclosed) and decks — May project not more than eight feet into a required front or rear setback. No enclosed porch shall be constructed within any required setback. ... Awnings, patio covers and pergolas (attached) — May not be located less than ten feet from the rear property line and 18 inches from a side property line, measured from the cave, provided, that the roof area does not...

Detroit City Code § 8-3-3 (2014 Mich. Electrical Code § 80.19)

A person shall not equip a building with electrical conductors or equipment or make an alteration of, change in, or addition to, electrical conductors or equipment without receiving a written permit to do the work described. If the electrical installation or alterations of, changes in, or addition to, electrical conductors or equipment are found to be in compliance with the provision of the cod...

Detroit City Code § 8-5-1

As provided for in Section 8-5-2 of this Code, the 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code governs throughout the City of Detroit. As provided for in Sections 8-5-3 through 8-5-11 of this Code, the additions to the 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code are to be read in conjunction with the 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code and, likewise, govern throughout the City of Detroit.

Detroit City Code § 8-2-8

110.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit, or their duly authorized agent, to notify the Building Official when work is ready for inspection. A notice which states this requirement shall be printed on all permits that are issued by the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide acce...