Michigan § 388.852 Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty.

Michigan Statutes

§ 388.852 — Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty.

Michigan § 388.852

Ch. 388SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL AID

Act 306 of 1937CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS (388.851-388.855a)

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Bluebook

Mich. Comp. Laws § 388.852 (2026).

Text

CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS (EXCERPT) Act 306 of 1937 388.852 Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty. Sec. 2.

(1)The architect, professional engineer, design-build team, or design-builder described in section 1 preparing the plans and specifications of a school building is responsible for assuring that the design documents provide for a structure with sufficient structural strength and fire resistance and that the building will meet all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

(2)The person supervising the construction of a school building is responsible for the construction of the school building in conformance with the approved plans and specifications prepared by the architect, professional engineer, desi

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CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS (EXCERPT) Act 306 of 1937 388.852 Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty. Sec. 2. (1) The architect, professional engineer, design-build team, or design-builder described in section 1 preparing the plans and specifications of a school building is responsible for assuring that the design documents provide for a structure with sufficient structural strength and fire resistance and that the building will meet all applicable codes, standards, and regulations. (2) The person supervising the construction of a school building is responsible for the construction of the school building in conformance with the approved plans and specifications prepared by the architect, professional engineer, design-build team, or design-builder described in section 1. (3) A person that violates this section is subject to all of the following: (a) A state civil infraction punishable by a civil fine of not more than $10,000.00. (b) If the person knowingly violated this section, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.

Legislative History

1937, Act 306, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 388.852 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 231, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 627 , Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002 ;-- Am. 2024, Act 67 , Eff. Apr. 2, 2025 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.