Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Construction Codes
Elevator Safety Board
Michigan Elevator Rules
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.7023 - Appeals to the board

(1) Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by any decision, ruling, or order of the director or of the department may appeal 1 time. The appeal must be made in writing within 15 calendar days from date of mailing of the decision, ruling, or order to the board, for a hearing before the board pursuant to section 8(1)(d) of the act, MCL 408.808. An appeal must specify the reasons and the relief sought and be submitted to the director for presentation to the board. All submissions must include but not limited to make, model, and drawings detailing top, side, front and orthographic views of equipment including detailed documentation specific to affected systems, parts, assemblies and devices as well as any connected equipment subject to the discretion of the department and board.

(2) A $250.00 nonrefundable fee must be made to the department at the time the appeal is filed. Checks, money orders, e-checks, cashier's checks, or credit card charges must be made payable to the "State of Michigan."

(3) The board shall set a time for hearing of the appeal and provide written notice to the appellant at least 10 days before the date set for hearing.

(4) A request for an adjournment must be filed in writing at least 5 days before the date set for hearing. The board or the director may, for good cause, grant an adjournment.

(5) If the appellant fails to appear at the time set for hearing, the board may proceed with the hearing and decide the case in the absence of the appellant. The board may affirm, modify, or set aside the ruling of the department and shall notify the director and the appellant in writing of its decision.