Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.1704 - Plans and specifications
Rule 4.
(1) A penal
facility or designated representative of that facility shall submit plans and
specifications to the bureau of fire services for all projects that involve
construction, remodeling, renovation, modification, reconstruction, or an
addition.
(2) A penal facility or
designated representative of that facility need not submit plans and
specifications to the bureau of fire services for routine maintenance
functions; however, the penal facility or designated representative of that
facility shall ensure that all work is in compliance with these
rules.
(3) Plans and specifications
for work that involves the practice of architecture or engineering, as defined
by the provisions of article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL
339.2001 to
339.2014,
shall bear the seal of an architect or professional engineer who is licensed
pursuant to the occupational code.
(4) Plans and specifications shall contain
all of the following information, as applicable:
(a) A complete floor plan and layout of the
building drawn accurately to scale.
(b) The use of each room.
(c) The dimensions of each room.
(d) The size, location, direction of swing,
and fire rating of each door and frame assembly.
(e) The size and location of
windows.
(f) The wall construction,
including the fire-resistance rating.
(g) The type of construction as identified by
the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 220,
entitled "Standard for Types of Building Construction," as adopted in
R
29.1702.
(h) The number of stories, including basement
and attic areas.
(i) The interior
finish classification.
(j) The
location of fuel-fired equipment.
(k) The type of furnace and water
heater.
(l) Air-handling system
specifications.
(m) Fire detection
and alarm system plans and specifications that are in compliance with the
provisions of the act.
(n)
Sprinkler or other suppression system plans and specifications that are in
compliance with the provisions of the act.
(o) The type, size, and location of fire
extinguishers.
(p) Other pertinent
information that is required to determine compliance with these
rules.
(5) Plan approval
that is given before the effective date of these rules shall terminate 6 months
after the effective date of these rules if construction has not started.
However, upon written request to the bureau of fire services, the bureau may
grant an approval extension in a specific instance.
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