Functions of the Board of Building Standards

• Formulate , adopt, and amend the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Elevator, Boiler, and Pressure Piping Codes.
• Certify municipal, county, and township building departments to exercise enforcement authority and to accept and approve plans and specifications, and make inspections and to inspect power, refrigerating, hydraulic, heating, oxygen and other gaseous piping, and liquefied petroleum gas piping systems.
• Conduct hearings, make investigations as deemed necessary or desirable in the discharge of its duties.