Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1941 - Heat-producing equipment
Rule 41.
(1) All
flame-producing and heat-producing equipment must be maintained in a safe
condition and shielded to protect against burns. This subrule applies to all of
the following:
(a) A furnace.
(b) A water heater.
(c) A fireplace.
(d) A radiator and pipes.
(e) Wood burning equipment.
(2) Combustible materials and
equipment must not be stored within 4 feet of furnaces, other flame or
heat-producing equipment, or fuel-fired water heaters.
(3) Portable heating devices must not be used
when children are in care.
(4)
Furnaces, other flame or heat-producing equipment used to heat the home when
children are in care, and fuel-fired water heaters must be inspected by 1 of
the following entities:
(a) A licensed
heating contractor for a fuel-fired furnace.
(b) A licensed heating contractor or licensed
plumbing contractor for a fuel-fired water heater.
(c) A mechanical inspector for the local
jurisdiction or licensed mechanical inspector for a wood stove or other solid
fuel appliance.
(5) The
inspection specified in subrule (4) of this rule must be conducted before the
initial license is issued and every 4 years thereafter at the time of license
renewal.
(6) For outdoor wood stoves
or open-air wood boilers, the initial installation inspection by a local
heating or mechanical inspector shall meet the requirements of this
rule.
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