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INTRODUCTION
The Special Inspection and Testing requirements of the Michigan Building Code 2015 (MBC 2015)
are detailed and can be a challenge to work with. The City of Rochester Hills has developed this
Guide to help all parties involved, including Owners, Architects, Engineers, Special Inspection and
Testing Agencies, Special Inspectors, Testers and the City of Rochester Hills Building Department,
understand the requirements and provide an efficient process that will allow Building Code
requirements outlined in Sections 1704 and 1705 to be satisfied without causing delays in the
construction process. The Program is based on a Model Program for Special Inspections developed
by the International Code Council (ICC).
The Special Inspection Program outlines a partnership between all the parties involved in the
construction process. This Guide explains each party’s responsibilities in the process and encourages
communication and cooperation to ensure that construction is completed in a safe and timely
manner.
This Guide provides important information that will help you understand and comply with the
Michigan Building Code, International Building Code and City of Rochester Hills Special Inspection
Program. It contains details of the Special Inspections and Testing requirements and other
information that can save you valuable time in obtaining your Building Permit and constructing your
building. Submitting all the necessary information noted in the Special Inspection Program Guide
will help expedite the plan review and inspection process and help you complete your project on
schedule. We urge you to use this Guide as a resource throughout the building design and
construction process.
We hope this Guide is helpful and encourage you to provide us with any suggestions you may have
as we continue to work to improve our Special Inspection Program.
Thank you.
The City of Rochester Hills Building Department
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