Michigan § 109.7 - Fire ordinances; limits on wooden structures, construction, regulation; escapes.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 109.7 — Fire ordinances; limits on wooden structures, construction, regulation; escapes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 109.7. Fire ordinances; limits on wooden structures, construction, regulation; escapes.
The council may prescribe by ordinance, from time to time, limits of districts within the city within which wooden buildings and structures shall not be erected, placed, enlarged or repaired; and to direct the manner of constructing buildings within such districts, with respect to protection against fire and the material of which the outer walls and roofs shall be constructed. The council may provide by ordinance for proper fire escapes on buildings and compel the owners or occupants thereof to construct and maintain the same.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 109.7
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 109.7 cover?
Section 109.7 ("Fire ordinances; limits on wooden structures, construction, regulation; escapes.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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