Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2005 - Plans and specifications
Rule 5.
(1) The
school authority or designated representative shall submit plans and
specifications to the bureau of fire services for all projects that involve
construction, renovation, modification, reconstruction, or an
addition.
(2) The school authority
or designated representative is not required to submit plans and specifications
to the bureau of fire services for routine maintenance functions however, the
school authority or designated representative 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 fire-resistance rating.
(g) The type of construction as identified in
the national fire protection association standard no. 220, entitled "Standard
Types of Building Construction," as adopted in these rules.
(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) A firm
certified in compliance with section 26 of 1941 PA 207, MCL
29.26,
shall submit plans for a fire alarm or detection system and a fire suppression
system to the bureau of fire services in compliance with the act.
(6) Plan approval that is given before the
effective date of these rules terminates 6 months after the effective date of
these rules if construction has not started. However, upon written request, the
bureau of fire services may grant an approval for an extension in a specific
instance.
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