Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18104 - Plans and specifications
Rule 104.
(1) A
registered architect or engineer shall submit plans and specifications to the
bureau of fire services for all projects that involve construction, additions,
remodeling, or conversions.
(2) An
adult foster care facility is not required to submit plans and specifications
for routine maintenance functions or cosmetic remodeling, subject to both of
the following:
(a) An adult foster care
facility shall ensure that all work is in compliance with these
rules.
(b) Cosmetic remodeling
shall not diminish the fire safety of any features being replaced.
(3) Plans and specifications for
construction, remodeling, or an addition that involves the practices of architecture or engineering, as
defined by the provisions of PA 299, MCL 339.101 to 339.2919, known as the
occupational code, shall bear the seal of an architect or engineer who is
registered pursuant to 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 to 339.2919.
(4) Plans and specifications shall contain
all of the following information, as applicable:
(a) Complete floor plan and layout of the
building drawn accurately to scale.
(b) Use of each room.
(c) Dimensions of each room.
(d) Size, location, direction of swing, and
fire rating of each door and frame assembly.
(e) Size and location of windows.
(f) Wall construction, including
fire-resistance rating.
(g) Type of
construction as identified in the "Standards on types of building
construction," referenced in Chapter 2 of the life safety code which is adopted
by reference in
R 400.18102.
(h) Number of stories, including basement and
attic areas.
(i) Interior finish
classification.
(j) Location of
fuel-fired equipment.
(k) 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 fire prevention code, 1941 PA
207, MCL 29.1. to 29.34.
(n)
Sprinkler or other suppression system plans and specifications that are in
compliance with the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1 to
29.34.
(o) 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.
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