Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3619 - Ventilation; lighting; electricity
Rule 19.
(1) A
shelter shall be provided with adequate ventilation and natural lighting. The
natural light area, as provided by exterior glazed openings, shall be not less
than 8% of the habitable space. The openable window area shall be not less than
45% of the window area, except where some other approved device that affords
adequate ventilation is supplied.
(2) Outside openings that are used for
ventilation shall be protected during the fly season with not less than 16-mesh
screening. A screen door shall be equipped with a self-closing device. Toilet
facilities constructed after the effective date of these rules shall be
ventilated to the outdoors.
(3) A
shelter shall be provided with electric service that is adequate to meet the
requirements of the national electrical code for the load being
served.
(4) Each room in a shelter
and a common use room or area, such as a laundry room, central toilet, hallway,
or stairway, shall have not less than 20 footcandles of light. Not less than 2
wall-mounted duplex electrical outlets, with l duplex outlet per 12 lineal feet
of wall, shall be provided in all habitable space. However, in existing
habitable space, 2 wall-mounted duplex electrical outlets, with l duplex outlet
per 16 lineal feet of wall, are approved until a major change is made to the
electrical system. Bathrooms shall have at least 1 wall-mounted duplex
electrical outlet. All bathroom and laundry area outlets shall be provided with
ground fault circuit interrupter protection. Electrical service in a privy or
portable toilet is not required.
(5) Adequate lighting shall be provided for
the yard area and pathways to common use facilities.
(6) Wiring and lighting fixtures shall be
installed and maintained in a safe condition.
(7) New electrical wiring shall comply with
the requirements of the national electrical code and, except for incidental
electrical wiring, shall be approved by the electrical inspection authority
that has jurisdiction or shall be certified by a licensed electrical
contractor.
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