Michigan § 388.852 - Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty.
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§ 388.852. Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty.
(1) The architect, professional engineer, design-build team, or design-builder described in section 1 preparing the plans and specifications of a school building is responsible for assuring that the design documents provide for a structure with sufficient structural strength and fire resistance and that the building will meet all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
(2) The person supervising the construction of a school building is responsible for the construction of the school building in conformance with the approved plans and specifications prepared by the architect, professional engineer, design-build team, or design-builder described in section 1.
(3) A person that violates this section is subject to all of the following:
(a) A state civil infraction punishable by a civil fine of not more than $10,000.00.
(b) If the person knowingly violated this section, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 388.852 ("Architect, professional engineer, design-build team, and design-builder; responsibilities; violation; penalty.") 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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