Roofing in Richland Township (Kalamazoo County), Michigan

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2015 Michigan Residential Code. This is state law and it is the same in every Michigan city, village, township and county: the state construction code act says "This act and the code apply throughout the state," and the Michigan Residential Code rule adopts "the international residential code, 2015 edition" with the state amendments in R 408.30500 to R 408.30547g. A 2021 edition was filed with the secretary of state in 2025 but has not taken effect. On July 7, 2025 the Michigan Court of Claims entered a stipulated order in Home Builders Assoc et al. v LARA et al., and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) says that while that order remains in place "the 2015 versions of the IRC and residential provisions of the IECC standards currently adopted, in part, by each rule set will remain valid and in effect." LARA's Statewide Jurisdiction List lists the Township of Richland as a local enforcer. The Construction Code Enforcing Agency page in the township's 2026 Codified General Ordinances (an informational sheet, not an ordinance) states "Current adopted codes as of June 1, 2026 are the 2015 Michigan Building Code, the 2015 Michigan Residential Code", and says Richland Township is a member of the Kalamazoo Area Building Authority (KABA), "which is the agency designated to provide construction code-related administration and enforcement activities, including but not limited to inspections, plan review and permit issuance and approvals within the boundaries of Richland Township." The township's Construction Code Ordinance (Ordinance 237, 2010) assumes responsibility for administration and enforcement of the State Construction Code, "the State Construction Code adopted thereunder" in its words.

Plan on a building permit for a reroof in Richland Township. The township's Building Department page says "Richland Township is a Member Municipality of Kalamazoo Area Building Authority (KABA). KABA has authority for issuance of all building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits within Richland Township." KABA's building permit application lists "Re-Roofing" among its types of work, beside "Roof Repair" "When structural work or sheathing is needed", and says "Completion: Mandatory to obtain permit." KABA's fee schedule (effective October 1, 2024) says "Building Permit Fees are based upon the construction value of the project" and "Alterations not involving the addition of square footage are based upon a reasonable estimation of construction value". A homeowner occupying the dwelling may pull the permit, though KABA says "we recommend a contractor obtain the permit." and "Contractors must be licensed to obtain permits." Applications can be filed online or at KABA, 2322 Nazareth Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (269-216-9511), and the township page says "They are open to serve you Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM." The Township Office is at 7401 N. 32nd Street, Richland, MI 49083 (269-629-4921).