Rule 501b. Sections 101.3 and 101.4 of the code are
amended to read as follows:
R101.3. Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish
minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health, and general
welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities,
stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety
to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment, and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders
during emergency operations. The Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1501 to MCL 125.1531 takes
precedence over all provisions of this code.
R101.4. Severability. If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this code is found to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this code..
