Public Health Rules in Detroit, MI (2026)
4 verified public health rules for Detroit, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Detroit property owners must ratproof every building and exterior lot, exterminate rodents when found, and take steps that stop reinfestation under the city's property maintenance code.
Detroit Rodent and Pest Control Duties
Some RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 8-15-105
All buildings, premises, structures and exterior property, including all vacant or unimproved property, shall be ratproofed, be maintained in a ratproof condition, and be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes, which will not be injurious to human health. [...] The owner of such building, premises, stru...
Bed-Bug Rules
Detroit landlords must have rental units professionally inspected for bed bugs before leasing, prove the unit is bug-free, and hire a licensed pest management professional to treat any confirmed infestation within strict deadlines.
Detroit Bed Bug Disclosure and Extermination Rules
Some RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 22-7-4
A landlord shall not enter into a rental agreement with the occupant if the landlord knows, or has reason to know, that the rental property is infested with bed bugs. A landlord shall be responsible for all of the following: (1) Having a licensed pest management professional...inspect a rental property for bed bugs prior to leasing, or renting the property to others. (2) Providing proof to the ...
Syringe Disposal
Detroit requires an annual Health Department license before anyone can run a needle-exchange program, and licensure hinges on written procedures for picking up and disposing of used hypodermic syringes plus proof the site meets Chapter 50 zoning for that land use.
Detroit Needle-Exchange Licensing and Disposal
Significant RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 20-7-16
Prior to the licensure of an applicant, the Health Department shall verify that: (1)The applicant has issued written procedures that are in compliance with federal and state law regarding the pickup and disposal of used hypodermic syringes and needles;(2)The applicant has issued written procedures for the distribution of new hypodermic syringes and needles;(3)The applicant is a human immunod...
Food Handler Certification
Detroit food establishments must have a person in charge who demonstrates food safety knowledge to inspectors: certified food protection manager status is one of three ways to satisfy it.
Detroit Food Manager Certification Rule
Some RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 19-3-31
The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1)Complying with this article by having no violations of priority items during the current inspection; (2)Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; or (3)Responding correctly to the inspector's questions...
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