Advisory Commissions

The City of Midland has adopted the Michigan Building Code, the Michigan Electrical Code, the Michigan Mechanical Code and the Michigan Plumbing Code. 

The Construction Board of Appeals meets on a demand basis to hear and decide upon proposed variances to the respective construction codes.

The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the city manager for two-year terms. Members shall be qualified by experience or training to perform the duties of members of the board of appeals. To the extent possible, each construction discipline as well as at-large members shall represent the board as follows:

• One licensed residential contractor or general contractor

• One licensed registered professional engineer, architect or registered building inspector

• One licensed master electrician or registered electrical inspector

• One licensed master plumber or registered plumbing inspector

• One licensed mechanical contractor or registered mechanical inspector

• Two citizens at-large

All members must have a background in construction and a working knowledge of the codes being enforced.

Board Members