Occupations: mechanical contractors; appointment to board of mechanical rules; modify. Amends sec. 805 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5805).
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Overview
This bill modifies the composition of the Board of Mechanical Rules, which oversees regulations for mechanical contractors in Michigan. Specifically, it updates the requirements for appointing board members, ensuring representation from various stakeholder groups including the general public, organized labor, mechanical contractors with different HVAC classifications, professional mechanical engineers, and representatives from energy utilities and governmental subdivisions. The bill also clarifies the board’s responsibilities regarding rule development and product certification.
Key provisions
- The board’s membership must include a representative of the general public.
- The board must include a member of organized labor representing mechanical trades.
- The board must include a licensed mechanical contractor with HVAC, fire suppression, or refrigeration classifications.
- The board must include a licensed professional mechanical engineer.
- The board must include a representative from an energy-producing public utility.
- The board must include two chief mechanical inspectors from governmental subdivisions.
- The board must include a water tube or fire tube boiler manufacturer.
- A majority of board members is required to constitute a quorum.
Who is affected
- Mechanical contractors
- Labor unions
- Mechanical engineers
- Energy utilities
- Governmental subdivisions
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