Construction: housing; frost protection requirements for accessory dwelling units; provide. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 13h.
Key claim: HB6082 amends Michigan’s State Construction Code Act to add frost protection requirements specifically for accessory dwelling units.
Abstract
(HB6082 · 103rd Legislature) Construction: housing; frost protection requirements for accessory dwelling units; provide. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 13h. Latest action (2026-06-17): Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/16/2026
Why this matters
Frost protection requirements affect construction costs and design standards for accessory dwelling units, which are a growing tool for expanding housing supply in Michigan. Clarifying code standards for ADUs matters to builders, homeowners, and local building officials navigating a category of housing that has been the subject of recent zoning and construction reforms.