80.14 Duties and powers of code official.

Rule 811. Section 80.14 is added to the code to read as follows:

80.14. Duties and powers of the code official. The code official is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The code official may render interpretations of this code and adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. These interpretations, policies, and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. These policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

Refer to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 2023 Michigan electrical code rules part 8 to answer the question below.

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80.14 Duties and powers of code official.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

In Michigan, which of the following is true regarding the duties of a code official?

A: The electrician is authorized to act as a code official to enforce the provisions of this code.
B: The electrical engineer is authorized to act as a code official to enforce the provisions of this code.
C: The code official may render interpretations of this code and adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions.
D: Code officials shall not render interpretations of this code or adopt policies to clarify the application of its provisions.
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