DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

BUREAU OF FIRE SERVICES

ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES

(By authority conferred on the bureau of fire services in cooperation with the department

of human services and the state fire safety board by section 10 of 1979 PA 218, MCL

400.710.

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

R 400.18101 Applicability.

Rule 101. (1) These rules apply to all adult foster care facilities licensed for 7 or

more adults pursuant to the provisions of 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.701 to 400.737

(2) These rules supersede all local regulations applicable specifically to adult foster

care facilities. Local ordinances, regulations, or construction codes regulating institutions

shall not be applied to adult foster care facilities licensed for 7 or more adults including

existing adult foster care congregate facilities. This subrule shall not be construed to

exempt adult foster care facilities from local construction codes that are applicable to

private residences. This provision is in compliance with section 33 of the adult foster care

facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.733.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18102 Life safety code; adoption by reference; access to Michigan rules as

referenced.

Rule 102. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 32 and 33 of national fire protection

association (NFPA) standard 101, 2006 edition, entitled "Life Safety Code," referred to

in these rules as “code” are adopted by reference in these rules.

(2) Copies of the adopted provisions in subrules (1) and (3) of this rule are available

for inspection and from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.

O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101, internet address www.nfpa.org, or as

otherwise specified in subrule (3) of this rule. The cost as of the time of adoption of

these rules is $75.00. The costs of the adopted provisions in subrule (3) of this rule are

specified in subrule (3) of this rule. Copies of adopted standards are available for

inspection at the offices of the Bureau of Fire Services, 4^thFloor, 525 West Allegan, P. O.

Box 30700, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Copies of the adopted provisions may be

purchased from the bureau of fire services at the same cost as from the national source

identified in subrules (1) and (3) of this rule plus $30.00 for shipping and handling as of

the time of the adoption of these rules.

(3) Chapter 2 of the code is amended to read as follows:

2.1 General.

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The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this

code and are adopted by reference in these rules. The cost of each standard at the time of

the adoption of these rules is indicated after the title.

2.2 NFPA Publications. www.nfpa.org

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 1. “Uniform Fire Code ,” 2006 edition.

NFPA 10. “Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers,” 2002 edition.

$38.00/each

$72.00/each

NFPA 11. “Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam,” 2005 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 12. “Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2005 edition.”

$38.00/each

NFPA 12A. “Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2004 edition.”

$38.00/each

NFPA 13. “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002 edition”

$72.00/each

NFPA 13D. “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-

Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2002 edition.”

$34.50/each

NFPA 13R. “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential

Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height,” 2002 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 14. “Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems,” 2003

edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 15. “Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection,” 2001

edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 16. “Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water

Spray Systems,” 2003 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 17. “Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,” 2002 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 17A. “Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems,” 2002 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 25. “Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based

Fire Protection Systems,” 2002 edition.

$44.00/each

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NFPA 30B. “Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2002

edition.”

$38.00/each

NFPA 31. “Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment,” 2001

edition. References to this standard mean the Michigan administrative rules R 29.5401 to

R 5419, promulgated by the Michigan department of natural resources and environment.

NFPA 40. “Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film,” 2001

edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 45. “Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals,” 2004

edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 54. “National Fuel Gas Code,” 2006 edition.

$44.00/each

NFPA 58. “Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code,” 2004 edition. References to this code

mean the Michigan administrative rules relating to storage and handling of liquefied

petroleum gases, R 29.6001 to R 29.6097, promulgated by the Michigan department of

natural resources and environment pursuant to the act.

NFPA 70. “National Electrical Code®,” 2005 edition with amendments as provided

in the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 to 408.30873, promulgated by the Michigan

department of energy, labor, and economic growth, bureau of construction codes.

NFPA 72. “National Fire Alarm Code,” 2002 edition.

NFPA 80. “Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows,” 1999 edition.

$38.00/each

$54.00/each

NFPA 82. “Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and

Equipment, 2004 edition.”

$34.50/each

NFPA 88A. “Standard for Parking Structures, 2002 edition.”

$29.00/each

NFPA 90A. “Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems, 2002 edition.”

$34.50/each

NFPA 90B. “Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning

Systems,” 2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 91. “Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases. Mists,

and Noncombustible Particulate Solids,” 2004 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 92B. “Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large

Spaces,” 2005 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 96. “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial

Cooking Operations,” 2004 edition.

$34.50/each

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NFPA 99. “Standard for Health Care Facilities,” 2005 edition.

$54.00/each

NFPA 101A. “Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety,” 2004 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 105. “Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies,” 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 110. “Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems,” 2005 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 111. “Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power

Systems,” 2005 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 160. “Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience,” 2006

edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 211. “Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning

Appliances,” 2003 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 220. “Standard on Types of Building Construction,” 2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 221. “Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier

Walls,” 2006 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 241. “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition

Operations,” 2004 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 251. “Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction

and Materials,” 2006 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 252. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2003 edition.”

$29.00/each

NFPA 253. “Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering

Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,” 2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 255. “Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials,” 2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 256. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings,” 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 257. “Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies,” 2000

edition.

$29.00/each

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NFPA 259. “Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials,” 2003

edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 260. “Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette

Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture,” 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 261. “Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up

Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes,” 2003

edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 265. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth

Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls,” 2002 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 286. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and

Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth,” 2006 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 288. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed

Horizontally in Fire Resistance–Rated Floor Systems,” 2001 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 415. “Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and

Loading Walkways,” 2002 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 418. “Standard for Heliports,” 2001 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 430. “Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers,” 2004 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 432. “Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations,” 2002 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 434. “Code for the Storage of Pesticides,” 2002 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 701. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and

Films,” 2004 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 703. “Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings

for Building Materials,” 2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 750. “Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2003 edition.”

$38.00/each

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NFPA 914. “Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures,” 2001 edition.

$54.00/each

NFPA 1124. “Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of

Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles,” 2006 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 1126. “Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience,”

2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 2001. “Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,” 2004 edition.

$44.00/each

NFPA 5000. “Building Construction and Safety Code,” 2006 edition. References to

this code mean the Michigan residential code, R 408.30501 to 408.30547, promulgated

by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth, bureau of

construction codes.

2.3 Other Publications.

2.3.1 ACI Publication. www.concrete.org American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box

9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333. ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1. “Standard Method for

Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies,” 1997.

$70.50/each

2.3.2 ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 14th floor, New

York, NY 10036. ANSI A14.3. “Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders,” 2002.

www.staging.techstreet. com

$219.00/each

ICC/ANSI A117.1. “American National Standard for Accessible and Usable

Buildings and Facilities,” 2003. www.iccsafe.org

$35.00/each

BHMA/ANSI A156.19. “American National Standard for Power Assist and Low

Energy Power Operated Doors,” 2002. www.buildershardware.com

$40.00/each

2.3.3 Deleted.

2.3.4 ASME Publications. www.asme.org

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.

2.3.5 ASTM Publications. www.astm.org

American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West

Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 1929. “Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of

Plastic,” 2001.

$36.00/each

ASTM D 2859. “Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished

Textile Floor Covering Materials,” 2004.

$37.20/each

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ASTM D 2898. “Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-

Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing,” 1994 (1999).

$37.20/each

ASTM E 136. “Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube

Furnace at 750°C,” 2004.

$36.00/each

ASTM E 814. “Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire

Stops,” 2002.

$43.20/each

ASTM E 1966. “Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems,” 2001.

$50.40/each

ASTM E 2074. “Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, Including

Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and Pivoted Swinging Door Assemblies,”

2000e1.

$50.40/each

2.3.6 FMGR Publication.

FM Global Research, FM Global, 1301 Atwood Avenue, P.O. Box 7500, Johnston,

RI 02919.

FM 4880. “Approval Standard for Class I Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling

Panels; Plastic Interior Finish Materials; Plastic Exterior Building Panels; Wall/Ceiling

Coating Systems; Interior or Exterior Finish Systems,” 1994. Free PDF download online

at www.fmglobal.com

2.3.7 UL Publications. www.UL.com; purchase UL standards at www.comm-

200.com per UL website. (All revisions included in purchase of standard) Underwriters

Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

UL 555. “Standard for Fire Dampers,” 1999, Revised 2002.

$974.00 per

hard copy/$779.00 per PDF copy

UL 555S. “Standard for Smoke Dampers,” 1999, Revised 2003.

$248.00/each

UL 924. “Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment,” 1995, Revised

2001.

$974.00 per hard copy/$779.00 per PDF copy

UL 1040. “Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction,” 1996.

$490.00 per

hard copy / $392.00 PDF copy

UL 1715. “Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material,” 1997.

$875.00 per hard copy / $699.00 per

PDF copy

UL 1975. “Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative

Purposes,” 1996.

$974.00 per hard

copy/$779.00 per PDF copy

2.3.8 U.S. Government publication. www.gpoaccess.gov/CFR

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

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Title 16. “Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1632, Standard for the Flammability of

Mattresses and Mattress Pads.”

$63.00/each

2.3.9 Other Publication.

“Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary,” 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc.,

Springfield, MA, 2003. www.merriam-webster.com

2.4 References for rxtracts in mandatory sections.

NFPA 1. “Uniform Fire Code ,” 2006 edition.

NFPA 72^®. “National Fire Alarm Code^®,” 2002 edition.

$54.00/each

$26.95/each

$72.00/each

NFPA 80. “Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows,” 1999 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 88A. “Standard for Parking Structures,” 2002 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 101B. “Code for Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures,” 2002 edition.

$44.00/each

NFPA 102. “Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and

Membrane Structures,” 1995 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 288. “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed

Horizontally in Fire Resistance–Rated Floor Systems,” 2001 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 301. “Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels,” 2001 edition.

$8.00/each

NFPA 415. “Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and

Loading Walkways,” 2002 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 914. “Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures,” 2001 edition.

$54.00/each

NFPA 921. “Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations,” 2004 edition.

$72.00/each

(4) Rules pertaining to flammable and combustible liquid handing referenced in

8.7.3.1. of the code are available for inspection from the bureau of fire services as

identified in subrule (2) of this rule, and are promulgated by and also available from the

Michigan department of environmental quality storage tank unit by calling (517) 335-

7211, or downloading the rules from www.michigan.gov/soahr and linking to “MI admin

code.”

(5) Rules pertaining to the Michigan elevator code, Michigan mechanical code, the

Michigan building code, Michigan electrical code, and Michigan plumbing code are

available for inspection at the Okemos office of the bureau of construction codes. Copies

of these rules are available from the Michigan government website,

www.michigan.gov/soahr and linking to “MI Admin. Code” or by contacting the

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Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction

Codes, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864.

mm) from the building, between the building and a point 6 feet (1,829 mm) from

the building.

(j) "Interconnected" means that the entire fire detection system is connected

together so that, when 1 detection device is activated, a general alarm will sound

which shall be audible in all habitable areas.

(k) "Licensee" means the agency, association, corporation, organization, person, or

department or agency of the state, county, city, or other political subdivision that

has been issued a license to operate an adult foster care facility.

(l) "Listed" means the material listed by an approved independent nationally

recognized testing laboratory acceptable to the state fire marshal.

(m) "New" means a facility licensed after the effective date of these rules.

(n) "Story above grade" means any story that has its finished floor surface

entirely above grade, except that a basement shall be considered as a story above grade

when the distance from grade to the finished surface of the floor above the

basement is more than 6 feet (1,829 mm) for more than 50% of the total perimeter or

more than 12 feet (3,658 mm) at any point.

(o) "Twin-twenty" means 2 20-bed facilities that are attached or located inside the

same building, separated from each other by not less than a 2-hour fire wall.

(p) "Usable floor space" means floor space under a ceiling not less than 6 feet 6

inches in height, excluding closets.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18103 Definitions.

Rule 103. As used in these rules for new and existing adult foster care facilities and

congregate facilities licensed for 7 or more adults:

(a) "Act" means 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.701 to 400.737

(b) "Adult foster care facility" has the same meaning as defined in the act.

(c) "Approved" means acceptable to the bureau of fire services, unless specifically

indicated otherwise in these rules.

(d) "Authority having jurisdiction" means the bureau of fire services, an employee of the

bureau of fire services, or an employee of a city, village, or township delegated to enforce

the code under section 2b of the act.

(e) "Code" means national fire protection association standard no. 101, 2006 edition,

entitled “life safety code.”

(f) “Congregate facility” means an adult foster care facility with the approved capacity

to receive more than 20 adults for foster care.

(g) "Conversion" means either of the following:

(i) To change the license category for an existing facility.

(ii) To change the purpose for which a building, a room, or an area is designed.

(h) “Cosmetic remodeling” means surface changes made solely to the wall, floor, or

ceiling, that do not decrease the fire rating of the wall, floor, or ceiling, including the

replacement of windows and doors.

(i) "Department" means the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

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(j) “Evacuation capability” means the ability of residents, occupants, and staff, as a

group, to evacuate the adult foster care facility. Evacuation capability may be classified

as “prompt,” “slow,” or “impractical.”

(k) "Existing facility" means a facility that was licensed before the effective date of

these rules or a change in facility ownership without a conversion of the facility.

(l) "Grade" means a reference plane that represents the average of finished ground level

adjoining the building at all exterior walls. When the finished ground level slopes away

from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the lowest points

within the area between the building and the lot line or, when the lot line is more than 6

feet (1,829 mm) from the building, between the building and a point 6 feet (1,829 mm)

from the building.

(m) “Impractical” means that a facility’s evacuation capability is such that the facility

cannot be evacuated in less than 8 minutes.

(n) "Interconnected" means that the entire fire alarm system is connected together so

that, when 1 alarm device is activated, a general alarm will sound which shall be audible

in all habitable areas.

(o) "Licensee" means the agency, association, corporation, company, organization,

person or persons, or department or agency of the state, county, city, or other political

subdivision that has been issued a license to operate an adult foster care facility.

(p) "Listed" means the material listed by an approved independent nationally recognized

testing laboratory acceptable to the bureau of fire services.

(q) “Large facility” means an adult foster care facility with the approved capacity to

receive at least 13 but not more than 20 adults for foster care.

(r) “Maintenance” means repair that is required to keep the building and its component

parts in an operative condition at all times. “Maintenance” includes the replacement of a

building’s components when, for any reason, they become undependable or inoperable,

but does not include remodeling.

(s) "New" means a facility licensed after the effective date of these rules or a facility

licensed before the effective date of the rules that changes license category.

(t) “Prompt” means that a facility’s evacuation capability is such that the facility can be

evacuated in 3 minutes or less.

(u) “Remodeling” means an alteration or change of fire-rated assembly, or the

installation of new equipment required by these rules.

(v) "Resident" means a person who is receiving adult foster care and resides in an adult

foster care facility.

(w) “Slow” means that a facility’s evacuation capability is such that the facility can be

evacuated in less than 8 minutes, but more than 3 minutes.

(x) “Small facility” means an adult foster care facility with the approved capacity to

receive at least 7 but not more than 12 adults for foster care.

(y) "Story above grade" means any story that has its finished floor surface entirely

above grade, except that a basement shall be considered as a story above grade when the

distance from grade to the finished surface of the floor above the basement is more than 6

feet (1,829 mm) for more than 50% of the total perimeter.

(z) "Twin-twenty" means 2 20-bed facilities that are attached or located inside the same

building, separated from each other by not less than a 2-hour fire wall.

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(aa) "Usable floor space" means floor space under a ceiling not less than 6 feet 6 inches

in height, excluding closets.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

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.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

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R 400.18105 Inspections during construction; approval for occupancy.

Rule 105. (1) During construction, additions, remodeling, or conversions: the architect,

professional engineer, or construction manager shall notify the bureau of fire services, in

writing, that the building is ready for inspection at both of the following times:

(a) When the building is framed and mechanical systems are substantially complete, but

before concealment.

(b) When construction is completed.

(2) A person shall not occupy a newly constructed facility or a facility that is being

remodeled or added to, in whole or in part, unless approved by the bureau of fire services

and unless licensed by the department of human services, bureau of children and adult

licensing

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18106 Projects affecting outside configuration of building, site plan and

specifications; bureau of fire services or local fire authority specifications; fire

safety measures during construction.

Rule 106. (1) Before construction begins for projects that involve construction, addition,

or remodeling that affects the outside configuration of a building, and as part of the

building plans and specifications otherwise required by these rules, the licensee’s or

licensee applicant’s designated architect, engineer or construction manager shall provide

the bureau of fire services and the local fire authority with a site plan and specifications

that detail all of the following:

(a) The available water supply.

(b) Hydrant locations.

(c) Vehicle access routes.

(d) Fire lanes.

(2) The bureau of fire services or local fire authority may specify any of the following:

(a) The size of the water mains that supply the hydrants.

(b) The location of hydrants.

(c) The locations and dimensions of fire department vehicle access routes.

(d) The posting of fire lanes.

(3) As soon as possible during construction, the adult foster care facility shall ensure

that appropriate fire safety measures shall be taken, including the provision of fire

extinguishers and fire suppression systems and the establishment of access routes to the

building that can be traveled by fire department vehicles.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18107 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

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R 400.18108 Universal amendments to code.

Rule 108. Sections 4.6.10.1, 7.1.10.1, 8.7.3.1, 3.3.65.1, 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.4.2.1, and section

10.2.6.1 of the code, which is adopted by reference in rule 102 of these rules, are

amended; sections 7.1.7.2.5, 7.2.1.8.1.1, 9.1.1.1, 9.1.1.2, 9.1.1.3, 9.1.1.4, 9.1.2.1, and

9.1.2.2 are added, and 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.5, 9.4.2.2, 9.4.3, 9.4.4, 9.4.5, 9.4.6, and 9.4.7

are deleted to read as follows:

3.2.1 Deleted.

3.2.2 Deleted.

3.2.3 Deleted.

3.2.5 Deleted.

4.6.10.1 A person may occupy a building or portions of a building during construction,

repair, alterations, or additions only if all means of egress and all fire protection features

in the building and on site are in place and continuously maintained for the part occupied

and if the occupied portion is separated from the part under construction by a wall that

has a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating. The temporary 1-hour fire-resistive rated wall that is

used for this purpose may be constructed of combustible material. Instead of having all

means of egress and fire protection features in place, the adult foster care facility may

take other measures that would provide equivalent safety if approved by the bureau of

fire services. An adult foster care facility or any of its parts shall not be occupied, in

whole or in part, without approval from the bureau of fire services, and the Michigan

department of human services, bureau of children and adult licensing.

7.1.7.2.5. Facilities housing residents, who regularly require wheelchairs, shall be

equipped with ramps located at the required means of escape. Ramps shall be in

compliance with section 7.2.5 of the code.

7.1.10.1 Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or

impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. Seasonal

obstructions such as ice and snow shall not impede safe passage away from the facility to

a point of safety.

7.2.1.8.1.1 A door required to be equipped with a self-closing device shall be positive-

latching upon closure.

8.2.1.3 Where the building or facility includes additions or connected structures of

different construction types, all of the following shall apply:

(a) The rating and classification of the structure shall be based on 1 of the following:

(i) Separate buildings, if a 2-hour or greater vertically aligned fire barrier wall in

accordance with NFPA 221, Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls, exists

between the portions of the building.

(ii) Separate buildings, if provided with previously approved separations.

(iii) Least fire-resistive type of construction of the connected portions, if separation as

specified in paragraph (i) or (ii) of this subdivision is not provided.

(b) Each proposed facility shall be inspected and licensed independently.

(c) Each facility shall have a distinct living area, dining area, sleeping area and

multipurpose area, sized accordingly.

(d) Each facility may share common services such as laundry, kitchen and heating

plants.

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8.7.3.1 The adult foster care facility shall store flammable and combustible liquids in

compliance with R 29.5101 to R 29.5516 promulgated by the Michigan department of

environmental quality under the act.

9.1.1 Gas. Equipment using gas and related gas piping shall be in accordance with the

following requirements:

9.1.1.3 The installation, use, and maintenance of a gas appliance and gas piping shall be

in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 54, national fuel gas code, which is adopted

by reference in R 400.18102.

9.1.1.4 A liquefied petroleum gas installation shall be in compliance with R_29.6001 to

R_29.6097 promulgated under the act. When a gas supply line is placed in a tunnel, it

shall be installed without joints and the tunnel shall have forced ventilation.

9.1.2 Electrical systems.

9.1.2.1 The adult foster care facility or designated representative shall ensure that the

electrical wiring and equipment, including an emergency electrical supply if installed, is

installed in compliance with the provisions of the NFPA 70, as adopted in Chapter 2.2, as

amended by and available as specified in R 400.18102.

9.1.2.2 Electrical inspection shall be made by an electrical inspection authority

acceptable to the bureau of fire services. The authority shall issue a final approval

certificate of compliance covering the installation.

9.4.2.1 The adult foster care facility shall ensure that new and existing elevators,

escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks shall be installed in compliance with R

408.7001 to R 408.8695.

9.4.2.2 Deleted.

9.4.3 Deleted.

9.4.4 Deleted

9.4.5 Deleted.

9.4.6 Deleted.

9.4.7 Deleted.

10.2.6.1 The required flame spread or smoke developed classification of surfaces of

walls, partitions, columns, and ceilings shall not be attained by applying approved fire

retardant coatings to surfaces that have a higher flame spread rating than permitted.

Applications approved prior to the effective date of these rules shall be maintained in

accordance with section 10.2.6.2.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18109 Fire reporting.

Rule 109. After the occurrence of a fire, the adult foster care licensee shall immediately

notify the local fire department and the bureau of fire services with all details of the fire.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18110 Fire alarm system requirements.

Rule 110. The adult foster care licensee or designated representative shall ensure that

the installation, modification, testing, servicing, inspection, or maintenance of a fire

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alarm or fire suppression system required by these rules shall be in compliance with 1941

PA 207, MCL 29.1 to MCL 29.34.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18111 Aid for emergency services.

Rule 111. Every facility shall have the address number displayed in a position easily

observed and readable from the public right-of-way. All numbers shall be in Arabic

numerals at least 3 inches (76 mm) high and ½ inch (13 mm) stroke minimum

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

PART 2. NEW SMALL AND LARGE ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES

R 400.18201 Application; amendments to chapter 32 of the code.

Rule 201. Sections 32.1.1.3, 32.1.1.6.3, 32.1.3, 32.2.1.1.1, 32.2.1.1.2, 32.2.1.2,

32.2.2.5.1, 32.2.2.5.2, 32.2.2.5.5.1, 32.2.3.1.2, 32.2.3.2, 32.2.3.4.3, 32.2.3.4.3.1,

32.2.3.4.3.2, 32.2.3.4.3.3, 32.2.3.4.3.4, 32.2.3.5.1, 32.3.1.1.1, 32.3.1.1.2, 32.3.1.3,

32.3.2.2.2, 32.3.2.11.2, 32.3.3.4.2, 32.3.3.4.8, 32.3.3.4.8.1, 32.3.3.4.8.2, 32.3.3.4.8.3,

3.2.4, 32.7.1.1, 32.7.1.2, 32.7.3.1, and 32.7.6 of the code are amended, sections

32.2.2.6.4, 32.2.3.2.3.1, 32.2.3.2.6, 32.2.3.2.7, 32.2.5.2.4, 32.3.2.2.3.1, 32.3.3.2.3,

32.3.3.2.4, 32.3.3.4.8.4, 32.3.6.2.4, 32.3.6.2.5, 32.5, 32.6, 32.6.1, 32.6.2, 32.7.1.1.1,

32.7.4.1, 32.7.5, and 32.7.5.3, 32.7.4.1.1, 32.7.4.3, 32.7.5.1.1, 32.7.5.2.2, 32.7.5.3, and

32.7.5.3.2 are added, and sections 32.1.1.4, 32.2.2.5.1.2, 32.2.2.6.2, 32.2.3.1.5,

32.2.3.2.1, 32.2.3.2.2, 32.2.3.5.2, 32.3.2.2.10, 32.3.3.4.7, 32.4.1, 32.4.1.1, 32.4.1.1.2,

32.4.1.1.3, 32.4.1.1.4, 32.4.1.2, 32.4.1.3, 32.4.1.4, 32.4.1.4.1, 32.4.1.4.2, 32.4.2.1,

32.4.2.2, 32.4.3, 32.4.3.1, 32.4.3.1.1, 32.4.3.1.2, 32.4.3.2, 32.4.3.2.1, 32.4.3.2.2, 32.4.3,

32.4.3.1, 32.4.3.1.1, 32.4.3.1.2, 32.4.3.2, 32.4.3.2.1, 32.4.3.2.2, 32.4.3.3, 32.7.2.4,

32.7.3.5, and 32.7.3.6 are deleted to read as follows:

General Requirements

32.1.1.3 Chapter Sections. This chapter is divided into 7 sections as follows:

(1) Section 32.1 — General Requirements

(2) Section 32.2 — Small facilities (7-12 residents)

(3) Section 32.3 — Large facilities (13 to 20 residents)

(4) Section 32.4 — Apartments

(5) Section 32.5 — Miscellaneous

(6) Section 32.6 — Basements

(7) Section 32.7 — Operating features

(1) General Requirements

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32.1.1.4 Conversions. For the purposes of this chapter, exceptions for conversions shall

apply only for a change of occupancy from an existing residential or health care

occupancy to an adult foster care facility. A change of licensee does not change the

status of an existing facility to “new” if the new license application is made not later than

60 days of the previous license expiration date and the license category has not been

changed, except as provided in MCL 400.721.

32.1.3 Definitions. The following are terms used in this chapter:

(1) Personal care. See 3.3.181.

(2) Point of safety. See 3.3.186.

(3) Residential board and care facility means an adult foster facility licensed by the

Michigan department of human services.

(4) Residential board and care occupancy means a building or portion thereof that is

used for lodging and boarding of 7 to 20 residents for the purpose of providing personal

care services. See R 400.18103 for definitions of small and large facilities.

(5) Residential board and care resident means a person who is receiving adult foster care

and resides in an adult foster care facility.

(6) Staff (residential board and care). See 3.3.232.

(7) Thermal barrier. See 3.3.24.3.

(2) Small Facilities

32.2.1.1.1 Section 32.2 applies to adult foster care facilities that provide adult foster care

for small facilities that house 7 to 12 residents.

32.2.1.1.2 Where there are sleeping accommodations for 13 to 20 residents, the

occupancy shall be classified as a large adult foster care facility in accordance with

section 32.3.

32.2.1.2 Requirements based upon evacuation capabilities shall comply with

“impractical,” “prompt,” and “slow,” as defined in Rule 103 of these rules.

32.2.2.5.1 A door opening to a means of escape shall not be less than 32 inches (81 cm)

clear width.

32.2.2.5.1.2 Deleted.

32.2.2.5.2 Means of escape doors shall be swinging.

32.2.2.5.5.1 Delayed-egress locks complying with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted for exit

doors only.

32.2.2.6.2 Deleted.

32.2.2.6.4 Exterior stairs used as a means of escape, that exceed a vertical distance from

grade of more than 4 feet shall be enclosed and separated from the remainder of the

facility with 1-hour rated fire barriers, with all openings equipped with smoke-actuated

automatic-closing or self-closing doors having a fire protection rating comparable to that

required for the enclosure. Unprotected openings within 10 feet of exterior stairs less

than 4 feet above grade shall be prohibited. Stairs shall comply with 7.2.2.5.3.

32.2.3.1.2 Vertical openings shall be separated by smoke partitions in accordance with

section 8.4 that resist the passage of smoke from 1 story to another story.

32.2.3.1.5 Deleted.

32.2.3.2 Protection from hazards.

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Hazardous Area Description

Separation/Protection____________

Boiler and fuel-fired heater rooms 1 hour

Central/bulk laundries larger than 100 ft²(9.3 m²) 1 hour

paint shops employing hazardous substances and 1 hour

materials in quantities less than those that would

be classified as a severe hazard

Physical plant maintenance shops

Soiled linen rooms

1 hour

Storage rooms larger than 50 ft²(4.6 m²), but not

exceeding 100 ft²(9.3 m²), storing combustible

material

Smoke partition

Trash collection rooms

1 hour

32.2.3.2.1 Deleted.

32.2.3.2.2 Deleted.

32.2.3.2.6 Oxygen storage

Oxygen used or stored in an adult foster care facility shall be in compliance with all of

the following requirements:

(a) A separate room shall be provided for the storage of oxygen and that room shall not

be used for other storage or for any other use.

(b) A room for the storage of oxygen shall be separated from the remainder of the

building by a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistive rated construction.

(c) A storage room or manifold enclosure for oxygen that has more than a 1,500-cubic

foot manifold or cylinder capacity shall not be located below grade. The room shall have

1 wall which is an outside wall of the building and which has a window that is not less

than 6 square feet in area, 1 square foot of which shall be a permanently open louver for

ventilation.

(d) A provision shall be made for a rack or fastening to protect a cylinder from

accidental damage or dislocation.

(e) If the manifold or cylinder capacity of oxygen is more than 12,000 cubic feet, the

oxygen shall be located, installed, and maintained in compliance with the provisions of

national fire protection association pamphlet no. 50, 1990 edition, bulk oxygen systems at

consumers' sites, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18108.

(f) A 1-day supply of oxygen may be kept in the room where it is being used.

(g) Smoking shall be prohibited in any room or compartment where oxygen is used or

stored. Such areas shall be posted with "no smoking" signs. Sign letters shall be not less

than 2 inches (5.08 cm) high and 1/4 inch (.635 cm) wide stroke.

32.2.3.2.7 Garages shall be separated from the remainder of the facility by a minimum

of 1-hour fire-resistive-rated construction with all openings protected by not less than a 1-

hour, B-labeled door and frame assembly.

32.2.3.4.3 Smoke detectors.

32.2.3.4.3.1 Approved smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with 9.6.1.3.

32.2.3.4.3.2 Smoke detectors shall be installed on all levels, including basements but

excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

32.2.3.4.3.3 Additional smoke detectors shall be installed in all living areas, as defined

in 3.3.17.5.

32.2.3.4.3.4 Each sleeping room shall be provided with an approved smoke detector.

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32.2.3.5.1 All facilities shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic

sprinkler system, installed in accordance with 32.2.3.5.3, using quick-response or

residential sprinklers.

32.2.3.5.2 Deleted.

32.2.5.2.4 Fireplaces are prohibited.

Exception #1: Sealed, properly vented, UL listed open-flame appliances that are installed

according to manufacturers’ specifications are permitted. Existing fireplaces in

conversions shall be sealed off and made inoperable.

Exception #2: permanently installed UL listed electric fireplaces installed in accordance

with manufacturers’ instructions are permitted.

32.2.5.2.5 Solid fuel-burning central heating appliances shall be in compliance with the

provisions of sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 of the code, as amended in this part, and NFPA

pamphlet # 211, which is adopted by reference in 2.1 of the code, as amended by R

400.18102.

(3) Large Facilities

32.3.1.1.1 Section 32.3 applies to adult foster care facilities that provide adult foster care

for large facilities that house 13 to 20 residents.

32.3.1.1.2 Where there are sleeping accommodations for 7 to 12 residents, the

occupancy shall be classified as a small adult foster care facility in accordance with

Section 32.2.

32.3.1.3 Minimum construction requirements. Building construction requirements are

under the authority of the Michigan construction code, administered by the bureau of

construction codes, as provided in amendments to section 2.1 of the code in R 400.18102.

32.3.2 Means of egress.

32.3.2.2.2 Doors. Doors in means of egress shall be as follows:

(1) Doors complying with 7.2.1 shall be permitted.

(2) Doors within individual rooms and suites of rooms may be swinging.

(3) Door, other than those meeting the requirement of 32.3.2.2.2(4) or (5) shall be not be

equipped with a lock or latch that requires the use of a tool or key from the egress side.

(4) Delayed-egress locks in accordance with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted, provided that

not more than 1 device is located in any egress path.

(5) Access controlled egress doors in accordance with 7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted,

provided that not more than 1 device is located in any egress path.

(6) Doors located in the means of egress that are permitted to be locked under other

provisions of chapter 32, other than those meeting the requirement of 32.3.2.2.2(4) or (5),

shall have adequate provisions made for the rapid removal of occupants by means such as

remote control of locks, keying of all locks to keys carried by staff at all times, or other

such reliable means available to staff at all times.

(7) Only 1 such locking device, as described in 32.3.2.2.2(6) shall be permitted on each

door.

32.3.2.2.10 Deleted.

32.3.2.11.2 Lockups are not permitted.

32.3.2.2.3.1 Exterior stairs used as a means of egress that exceed a vertical distance

from grade of more than 4 feet shall be enclosed and separated from the remainder of the

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facility with 1-hour rated fire barriers, with all openings equipped with smoke-actuated

automatic-closing or self-closing doors having a fire protection rating comparable to that

required for the enclosure. Unprotected openings within 10 feet of exterior stairs less

than 4 feet above grade shall be prohibited. Stairs shall comply with 7.2.2.5.3.

32.3.3.2.3 Oxygen storage.

Oxygen used or stored in an adult foster care facility shall be in compliance with all of

the following requirements:

(a) A separate room shall be provided for the storage of oxygen and that room shall not

be used for other storage or for any other use.

(b) A room for the storage of oxygen shall be separated from the remainder of the

building by a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistive-rated construction.

(c) A storage room or manifold enclosure for oxygen that has more than a 1,500-cubic

foot manifold or cylinder capacity shall not be located below grade. The room shall have

1 wall which is an outside wall of the building and which has a window that is not less

than 6 square feet in area, 1 square foot of which shall be a permanently open louver for

ventilation.

(d) A provision shall be made for a rack or fastening to protect a cylinder from

accidental damage or dislocation.

(e) If the manifold or cylinder capacity of oxygen is more than 12,000 cubic feet, the

oxygen shall be located, installed, and maintained in compliance with the provisions of

national fire protection association pamphlet no. 50, 1990 edition, bulk oxygen systems at

consumers' sites, adopted by reference in R 400.18108.

(f) A 1-day supply of oxygen may be kept in the room where it is being used.

(g) Smoking shall be prohibited in any room or compartment where oxygen is used or

stored. Such areas shall be posted with "no smoking" signs. Sign letters shall be not less

than 2 inches (5.08 cm) high and 1/4 inch (.635 cm) wide stroke.

32.3.3.2.4 Garages shall be separated from the remainder of the facility by a minimum

of 1-hour fire-resistive-rated construction with all openings protected by not less than a 1-

hour, B-labeled door and frame assembly.

32.3.3.4.2 Initiation. The required fire alarm system shall be initiated by all of the

following:

(1) Manual means in accordance with 9.6.2.

(2) Required automatic sprinkler system.

(3) Required detection system.

32.3.3.4.7 Delete.

32.3.3.4.8 Smoke detection systems.

32.3.3.4.8.1 Approved smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with 9.6.1.3.

32.3.3.4.8.2 Smoke detectors shall be installed on all levels, including basements but

excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

32.3.3.4.8.3 Additional smoke detectors shall be installed in all living areas, as defined

in 3.3.17.5.

32.3.3.4.8.4 Each sleeping room shall be provided with an approved smoke detector.

32.3.6.2.4 Fireplaces are prohibited.

Exception #1: Sealed, properly vented, UL listed open-flame appliances that are installed

according to manufacturers’ specifications are permitted. Existing fireplaces in

conversions shall be sealed off and made inoperable.

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Exception #2: permanently installed UL listed electric fireplaces installed in accordance

with manufacturers’ instructions are permitted.

32.3.6.2.5. Solid fuel-burning central heating appliances shall be in compliance with the

provisions of sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 of the code, as amended in this part, and NFPA

pamphlet # 211, which is adopted by reference in 2.1 of the code, as amended by R

400.18102.

(4) Apartments

32.4 An adult foster care facility shall not be located in, or be a part of, an apartment

building.

32.4.1 to 32.4.3.3 Deleted.

(5) Miscellaneous requirements

32.5.1 Facilities housing persons who use wheelchairs shall be provided with ramps at

the required means of egress.

(6) Basements

32.6.1. A basement shall not be used as a resident bedroom, unless it meets the

definition of a “story above grade.”

32.6.2 A basement that is used for resident activities shall have 2 remotely located

means of escape separated by not less than 50% of the longest dimension of the floor, as

practical. One of the means of escape shall exit directly to the outside at grade. The

second means of escape may be the interior stairway that serves the first floor of the

facility.

(7) Operating features

32.7.1.1 The administration of every adult foster care facility shall have in effect and

available to all personnel, written copies of a plan for protecting all persons in the event

of fire and for evacuating persons from the building to the designated point of safety.

The plan shall include special staff response, including the fire protection procedures

needed to ensure the safety of any resident, and shall be amended or revised whenever

any resident with unusual needs is identified. All employees shall be periodically

instructed and kept informed with respect to their duties and responsibilities under the

plan, including the operation of fire alarm and other fire protection equipment. Such

instruction shall be reviewed by the staff not less than every 2 months. A copy of the

plan shall be readily available at all times within the facility. The evacuation plan shall

include provisions to protect residents who are either permanently or temporarily

incapable of self-preservation. The evacuation plan shall be evaluated annually to ensure

that all information is current and correct.

32.7.1.1.1 The written fire safety plan shall provide for the following:

(a) Use of alarms.

(b) Transmission of alarm to fire department.

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(c) Response to alarms.

(d) Isolation of fire.

(e) Evacuation of building.

(f) Closure of bedroom doors and corridor access doors upon exiting.

(g) Use of fire extinguishers.

32.7.1.2 The proper protection of adult foster care facility residents shall require the

prompt and effective response of staff members. The basic response required of staff

shall include the removal of all occupants directly involved with the fire emergency,

transmission of an appropriate fire alarm signal to warn other building occupants and

summon staff, confinement of the effects of the fire by closing doors to isolate the fire

area, and evacuation of residents as detailed in the fire safety plan.

32.7.2.4 Deleted.

32.7.3.1 Emergency egress and relocation drills shall be conducted not less than once

per quarter per scheduled shift; daytime, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., evening, 3p.m. to 11 p.m., and

night, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

32.7.3.5 Deleted.

32.7.3.6 Deleted.

32.7.4.1.1 Smoking regulations shall include the following:

(1) Smoking shall he prohibited in any room, compartment, or area where flammable or

combustible liquids, combustible gases, or oxygen is used or stored and in any other

hazardous location. Both of the following also shall apply:

(a) Signs shall be posted with signs that read “NO SMOKING” or bear the international

symbol for no smoking. Sign letters shall be not less than 2 inches (5.08 cm) high and ¼

inch (635 cm) wide stroke.

(b) In residential board and care facilities where smoking is totally prohibited and signs

so indicating are placed at all major entrances, secondary signs with language that

prohibits smoking are not required.

(2) Smoking by residents classified as not responsible with regard to their ability to

safely use and dispose of smoking materials shall be prohibited, unless the resident is

under direct supervision by staff or by a person approved by the administration. In such a

case, smoking may be permitted.

(3) Smoking materials shall not be provided to residents nor maintained by residents

without the approval of the administration.

(4) Areas where smoking is permitted shall be clearly identified.

(5) Ashtrays of noncombustible material shall be provided and required to be used in all

areas where smoking is permitted.

(6) Self-closing cover devices into which ashtrays may be emptied shall be made

available to all areas where smoking is permitted, and shall be required to be used.

32.7.4.3 Smoking shall be permitted in a designated location only. Smoking in resident

or staff bedrooms or in stairwells, exit corridors, and fire escapes is prohibited.

32.7.5.1.1 These requirements are applicable only to new draperies, curtains,

upholstered furniture, and mattresses. The term “new” means unused, normally via

procurement from the marketplace, either by purchase or donation of items not

previously used. If a facility purchases contract furniture, then such new, unused

furniture, whether purchased or received as a donation, is regulated by section 32.7.5.2.

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32.7.5.2.2 Upholstered furniture belonging to residents shall not be required to be tested,

provided that a smoke alarm is installed in such rooms.

32.7.5.3 New mattresses within board and care homes shall be tested for rates of heat

release in accordance with 10.3.4. Mattresses manufactured and sold within the United

States shall pass testing per 16 CFR 1632 (FF4-72), “Standard for the Flammability of

Mattresses and Mattress Pads.”

32.7.5.3.2 Mattresses belonging to residents in sleeping rooms shall not be required to

be tested, provided that a smoke alarm is installed in such rooms.

32.7.6 Staff shall be on duty and in the facility at all times when residents are present.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18202 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18203 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18204 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18205 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18206 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18207 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18208 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

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R 400.18209 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18210 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18211 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18212 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18213 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18214 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18215 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18216 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18217 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18218 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

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R 400.18219 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18220 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18221 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18222 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18223 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18224 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18225 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

R 400.18226 Rescinded.

History: 1994 AACS; 2012 AACS.

PART 3. EXISTING SMALL AND LARGE ADULT FOSTER CARE

FACILITIES LICENSED ON

OR

BEFORE MARCH 27, 1980; EXISTING SMALL AND LARGE ADULT

FOSTER CARE FACILITIES

LICENSED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 27, 1980, AND RELICENSED

BEFORE JULY 2, 1991

R 400.18301 Application.

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Rule 301. This part applies to all existing small and large adult foster care facilities

licensed on or before March 27, 1980, and existing small and large adult foster care

facilities licensed on or before March 27, 1980, and relicensed before July 2, 1991.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18302 Home environment.

Rule 302. (1) A group home shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained

to adequately provide for the health, safety, and well-being of occupants.

(2) All occupied rooms shall be of standard lath and plaster construction or

equivalent.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18303 Living areas.

Rule 303. Traffic to and from any room shall not be through a resident's bedroom.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18304 Bedrooms.

Rule 304. (1) A room shall not be used as a bedroom where more than 1/2 the

room height is below grade, except where the ceiling of such portion of a building is

located 5 feet or more above grade for more than 25% of the perimeter measurement of

the building. Such acceptable bedrooms shall have 2 acceptable means of egress.

(2) Bedrooms for residents shall be separated from halls, corridors, and other

rooms by floor-to-ceiling walls that do not have any openings other than doorways.

(3) Interior doorways of bedrooms occupied by residents shall be equipped

with a side-hinged, permanently mounted door equipped with positive-latching

hardware that will ensure opening of the door by a single motion, such as turning a

knob or by pressing with normal strength on a latch.

(4) Residents who have impaired mobility shall not sleep in, or be assigned to,

bedrooms located above the first or main floor.

(5) Bedrooms shall have at least 1 window. Bedrooms shall be well-

ventilated and maintained at a comfortable temperature.

(6) A single occupancy bedroom shall have not less than 70 square feet of usable

floor space. Usable floor space is defined as floor space that is under a ceiling which is

not less than 6 feet 6 inches in height.

(7) A multioccupancy bedroom shall have not less than 65 square feet of usable

floor space per bed and a maximum of 4 beds per bedroom. Usable floor space is

defined as the floor space that is under a ceiling which is not less than 6 feet 6 inches in

height.

History: 1994 AACS.

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R 400.18305 Fire safety.

Rule 305. (1) A group home shall be inspected and approved for fire safety

before the accommodation of residents and at least annually, except that existing group

homes shall not be required to remove residents for the purpose of the initial fire

inspection. To meet these requirements, carpeting shall have been tested pursuant

to criteria outlined in NFPA-255, ASTM-E-84, or UL-723, have a flame spread of not

more than 75, and have a smoke development of not more than 200.

(2) At a minimum, a group home shall be of ordinary construction, light platform

frame. The home shall have a C classification interior finish or better.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18306 Interior finishes and materials.

Rule 306. (1) The alphabetical classification of finish materials is for flame spread,

fuel contribution, and smoke development as determined by the tunnel test in

accordance with the provisions of NFPA-255-1972, ASTM-E-84-1968, or UL-723-

1971 and grouped as follows:

Flame Fuel Smoke

Class Spread Contributed Developed

A 0-25 0-35 0-50

B 26-75 36-75 51-125

C 76-200 76-200 126-200

(2) The same alphabetical classification is used for

combustibility

of

prefabricated acoustical tile units only, pursuant to

specifications SS-A-118B-1958.

the

provisions of federal

(3) The documents referred to in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule may be purchased

as follows:

(a) NFPA-255-1972, from the National

Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, at the cost of 50 cents per page.

(b) UL-723-1960, from Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated, 333

Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60662, at a cost of 20 cents per page.

Fire

Protection

Association,

(c) SS-A-118B-1958, from the State Fire Safety Board, 7150 Harris Drive,

Lansing, Michigan 48913.

(4) Paper, cardboard, asphalt paper, or other highly flammable material shall not

be used for the interior finish of a group home.

(5) Group homes accommodating 13 or more residents shall have

a

complete, 100% coverage, underwriters laboratories-approved automatic fire detection

system, including at least 1 manual pull station per floor level and basement, except in

group homes protected completely with an approved automatic sprinkler system. A fire

alarm detection system shall be a closed circuit, self-supervised, continuous-ringing

system.

History: 1994 AACS.

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R 400.18307 Smoke detection system.

Rule 307. Sections 23-2.3.4.2 and 23-2.3.4.3 of the code are amended to read as

follows:

23-2.3.4.2. For small facilities, approved smoke detectors shall be installed in

compliance with the provisions of national fire protection association pamphlet no.

74, 1989 edition, standard for the installation, maintenance, and use of household fire

warning equipment, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18314. Smoke detectors

shall be powered from the building electrical system, shall be interconnected, and,

when activated, shall initiate an alarm that is audible in all habitable areas. Smoke

detectors shall be installed on all levels, including basements, but excluding crawl

spaces and unfinished attics. Additional smoke detectors shall be installed for living

rooms, dens, dayrooms, and similar spaces. A plug-in, cord-connected unit is not

permitted.

Exception no. 1: In buildings protected throughout by an approved supervised

automatic sprinkler system that is in compliance with the provisions of section 23-

2.3.5 of the code, as amended in R 400.18217, using quick-response or residential

sprinklers, smoke detection equipment shall be required in compliance with either the

provisions of this section or section 23-2.3.4.3 of the code, as amended in this part.

Exception no. 2: Existing battery-powered smoke detectors, rather than building

electrical service-powered smoke detectors, shall be acceptable where, in the opinion

of the authority having jurisdiction, the facility has demonstrated testing, maintenance,

and battery replacement programs that ensure the reliability of power to the

smoke detectors. This exception shall expire 2 years from the effective date of these

rules.

23-2.3.4.3. For small facilities, each sleeping room shall be provided with an

approved smoke detector that is installed in compliance with the provisions of national

fire protection association pamphlet no. 74, 1989 edition, standard for the installation,

maintenance, and use of household fire warning equipment, which is adopted by

reference in R 400.18314.

Smoke detectors shall be powered from the building electrical system, shall be

interconnected, and, when activated, shall initiate an alarm that is audible in all habitable

areas. A plug-in, cord-connected unit is not permitted.

Exception no. 1: In buildings protected throughout by an approved supervised

automatic sprinkler system that is in compliance with the provisions of section 23-

2.3.5 of the code, as amended in R 400.18217, using quick-response or residential

sprinklers, smoke detection equipment shall be required in compliance with either the

provisions of this section or section 23-2.3.4.2 of the code, as amended in this part.

Exception no. 2: Existing battery-powered detectors, rather than building electrical

service-powered detectors, shall be acceptable where, in the opinion of the authority

having jurisdiction, the facility has demonstrated testing, maintenance, and battery

replacement programs that ensure the reliability of power to the smoke detectors.

This exception shall expire 2 years from the effective date of these rules.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18308 Exits.

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Rule 308. (1) A means of egress shall be considered the entire way and method

of passage to free and safe ground outside a group home. Means of egress shall be

maintained in unobstructed, easily traveled condition at all times. Where basements

are regularly utilized for resident activities, there shall be 2 acceptable means of egress.

Doors that form a part of a required means of egress shall be equipped with

positive-latching, nonlocking-against-egress-type hardware, be not less than 30 inches

in width, and ensure adequate egress for residents who require wheelchairs, including

ramps where necessary.

Exception: Special locking requirements complying with 5-2.1.6 are permitted

if a facility complies with the following conditions:

(a) The facility is equipped with a complete approved automatic sprinkler

system in compliance with the provisions of section 7-7 of the code. A small facility

with a sprinkler system in compliance with national fire protection association

pamphlet no. 13D, 1991 edition, standard for sprinkler systems in one- and two-family

dwellings and mobile homes, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18108, with a 30-

minute water supply, and that has each habitable area and closet sprinklered with

quick-response or residential sprinklers is also permitted. A large facility with a

sprinkler system in compliance with national fire protection association pamphlet no.

13R, 1991 edition, standard for sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to

and including 4 stories in height, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18108, and

that has each habitable area and closet sprinklered with quick-response or residential

sprinklers is also permitted.

(b) The facility is equipped with self-closing or automatic closing devices on all

bedroom doors in compliance with section 5-2.1.8.

(c) The facility is equipped with a manual fire alarm system in compliance

with section 7-6.

(d) The facility is equipped with an approved smoke detection system

in

compliance with sections 23-2.3.4.3. Exceptions nos. 1 and 2 of 23-2.3.4.3 shall not be

used with this exception.

(2) The first floor of a group home shall have not less than 2 separate and

independent means of egress leading to the outside. Where basements are regularly

utilized for resident activities, there shall be 2 acceptable means of egress.

(3) In homes housing fewer than 13 residents, the second stairway is not required;

however, the primary stair shall be enclosed with partitions and doors equal in fire

resistance to the standard partition construction of the building. Such stairway doors

shall be equipped with approved self-closing devices and positive-latching,

nonlocking-against-egress-type hardware. The enclosures shall be constructed and

arranged so that effective fire and smoke separations between floors are provided or

else each resident bedroom on the second floor or above shall be equipped with a

minimum 1 3/4-inch thick solid core wood door.

In homes housing 13 to 20 residents, at least 1 means of egress from each floor

shall be directly to the outside or shall be through an enclosed stairway which is

properly separated from exposure from the floor below and which exits directly to the

outside at grade level.

The required second means of egress shall be enclosed with partitions and doors

equal in fire resistance to the standard partition construction of the building. The

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enclosures shall be constructed and arranged so that effective fire and smoke

separations between floors are provided.

(4) Group homes accommodating residents

who

regularly

require

wheelchairs shall be equipped with ramps located at primary and secondary means of

egress. A ramp shall not exceed 1 foot of rise in 12 feet of run.

(5) Stairway and other vertical openings shall be enclosed with partitions and

doors equal in fire resistance to the standard partition construction of the building, if,

at a minimum, the partition construction is standard lath and plaster or equivalent.

Enclosures shall be constructed and arranged so that effective fire and smoke

separations between floors will be effected or else each resident bedroom on the

second floor or above shall be equipped with a minimum 1 3/4-inch solid core wood

door.

(6) Hardware in an occupied room shall be positive-latching and nonlocking-

against-egress. In all facilities housing more than 12 residents, exterior doors shall

swing in the direction of egress and be equipped with nonlatching-against-egress-type

hardware.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18309 Heating.

Rule 309. (1) Except as provided in this rule, occupancies shall be heated by an

approved heating plant. If the heating plant is located in the basement of a group

home, standard building material shall suffice for the separation, which shall include at

least a 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door or equivalent to create a floor separation

between the basement and the first floor. If the heating plant is on the same level

with the residents, the furnace room shall be separated from the remainder of the

building with materials that will afford a minimum 1-hour protection enclosure. A

permanent outside vent that cannot be closed shall be incorporated in the design of

heating plant rooms so that adequate air for proper combustion is assured. Space

heaters are prohibited.

(2) Factory mutual and underwriters laboratories-approved, permanent, fixed-

type electrical heating, such as recognized panel or baseboard fixed-type heating,

may be utilized in any location. Where an American gas association (AGA)-approved

sealed combustion wall heater has been installed in accordance with both the

AGA and the manufacturer's recommendations, approval will be given if the unit is

located on an outside wall, obtains combustion air directly from the outside, and

vents products of combustion directly to the outside.

(3) Flame-producing water heaters or incinerators shall be installed with the

same protection as a heating plant.

(4) The storage of combustible materials is prohibited in rooms containing

the heating plant, water heater, or incinerator.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18310 Fire extinguishers.

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Rule 310. A minimum of 1 5-pound multipurpose fire extinguisher or

equivalent shall be provided for use in a group home on each occupied floor and in

the basement.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18311 Electrical service.

Rule 311. Electrical service shall be maintained in a safe condition.

Where conditions indicate a need for inspection, the electrical service shall be

inspected by a qualified electrical inspection service and a copy of the inspection report

shall be submitted to the department or its agents.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18312 General safety.

Rule 312. (1) Stairways shall have sturdy and securely fastened handrails

that are not less than 30 inches, nor more than 34 inches, above the upper surface of the

tread. Exterior stairways and porches shall have handrails on the open sides.

(2) Scatter or throw rugs on hard finished floors shall have a nonskid backing.

(3) Handrails and nonskid surfacing or strips shall be installed in showers and

bath areas.

(4) Sidewalks, fire escape routes, and entrances shall be kept free of any hazard,

such as ice, snow, and debris.

(5) Cooking appliances shall be suitably installed in accordance with approved

safety practices. Where metal hoods or canopies are provided, they shall be equipped

with filters that shall be maintained in an efficient condition and kept clean at all

times.

(6) A yard area shall be kept free from all hazards, nuisances, refuse, and litter.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18313 Emergency preparedness.

Rule 313. (1) A group home shall have a telephone. A group home shall have a

written procedure to be followed in case of fire or medical emergency.

Responsible employees and residents, to the best of their ability, shall be familiar

with emergency planning and their responsibilities.

(2) An emergency plan shall specify all of the following:

(a) The persons to be notified.

(b) The locations of alarm signals and fire extinguishers.

(c) Evacuation routes.

(d) Procedures for evacuating residents of limited mobility and visitors.

(3) An emergency plan shall provide for not less than 4 fire drills per year.

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(4) The emergency plan, including appropriate telephone numbers, shall be

prominently posted and made fully known to all residents and responsible

persons and shall be reviewed annually.

(5) Staff shall be trained to perform assigned tasks and be familiar with all fire

fighting equipment.

(6) Fire drills shall be conducted quarterly and a record of their performance

shall be maintained. Evacuation planning shall include the possibility of the

nighttime movement of patients.

History: 1994 AACS.

R 400.18314 Standards and codes adoption.

Rule 314. The standards and codes specified in this rule are adopted by reference

in these rules for existing small and large adult foster care facilities licensed on or

before March 27, 1980, and existing small and large adult foster care facilities

licensed on or before March 27, 1980, and relicensed before July 2, 1991. Copies of

the adopted standards are available for inspection and distribution at the office of the

State Fire Safety Board, Michigan Department of State Police Fire Marshal Division,

7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913. National Fire Protection Association

documents are available from their offices at 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101,

Quincy, Massachusetts

02269-9101,

telephone

number 1-800-344-3555.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., documents are available at 207 E. Ohio Street,

Chicago, Illinois 60611. The costs of the standards as of the time of adoption of these

rules are as indicated:

Accident, Automotive and Burglary Protection Equipment Lists.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 1972 edition. Cost: $1.00.

Directory--Part I Building Material List. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,

January 1973. Cost: $2.00.

Fire Protection Equipment List, Underwriters Laboratories.

NFPA 10, 1972 edition, entitled "Portable Fire Extinguishers." Cost: 50 cents per

page.

NFPA 13, 1972 edition, entitled "Installation of Sprinkler Systems." Cost: 50

cents per page.

NFPA 14, 1971 edition, entitled "Standpipe and Hose Systems." Cost: 50 cents

per page.

NFPA 72A, 72B and 72D, 1972 edition, entitled "Proprietary, Auxiliary and

Local Protective Signaling Systems." Cost: 50 cents per page.

NFPA 74, 1989 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation, Maintenance,

and Use of Household Fire Warning Equipment." Cost: 50 cents per page.

NFPA 82, 1972 edition, entitled "Incinerators, Rubbish Handling." Cost:

50 cents per page.

National Electric Code, 1971 edition, National Fire Protection Association.

Cost: 50 cents per page.

NFPA 90A, 1972 edition, entitled "Air Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems." Cost: 50 cents per page.

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State of Michigan Fire Damper Clarification, 1972, Five Cities Association,

Jackson, Michigan 49204. Cost: Single copy free.

Uniform State Specification for Fire Escapes, Michigan Department of State

Police, Fire Marshal Division, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48913.

History: 1994 AACS.

PART 4. EXISTING SMALL AND LARGE ADULT FOSTER CARE

FACILITIES LICENSED

AFTER MARCH 27, 1980

R 400.18401 Application.

Rule 401. Chapter 33, adopted by reference in Rule 102 of these rules is amended as

follows: Sections 33.1.1.3, 33.1.1.4, 33.2.2.5.2, 33.2.2.5.5.1, 33.2.3.2, 33.2.3.2.2,

33.2.3.2.3, 33.2.3.6.4, 33.3.1.1.1, 33.3.1.1.2, 33.3.2.2.2, 33.3.2.3.4, 33.3.3.3, 33.3.3.4.2,

33.3.3.5.1.1, 33.6, 33.7.1.1, 33.7.1.2, 33.7.3.1, 33.7.5, 33.7.5.1, 33.7.5.2.1, 33.7.5.2.2,

33.7.5.3, and 33.7.6 are amended, 33.2.2.6.4, 33.2.3.2.6, 33.2.3.2.7, 33.2.5.2.4,

33.2.5.2.5, 33.3.2.2.3.1, 33.3.3.2.3, 33.3.3.2.4, 33.3.3.2.5, 33.3.3.2.6, 33.3.3.4.8.4, 33.6.1,

33.6.2, 33.7.1.1, 33.7.1.1.1, 33.7.4.1.1, and 33.7.4.3 are added, and 33.2.3.6.1.4,

33.3.2.3.3, 33.3.3.4.7, 33.3.3.4.8.2, 33.3.3.6.6.1, 33.7.2.4, 33.7.3.5, 33.7.3.6, and

33.7.5.3.2 are deleted from this chapter as follows:

(1) General requirements

33.1.1.3. Chapter Sections. This chapter is divided into 5 sections as follows:

(1) Section 33.1 — General Requirements

(2) Section 33.2 — Small facilities (7-12 residents)

(3) Section 33.3 — Large facilities (13 to 20 residents)

(4) Section 33.4 — Suitability of an apartment building to house a board and care

occupancy

(5) Section 33.5 — Reserved

(6) Section 33.6 — Basements

(7) Section 33.7 — Operating features

33.1.1.4 Conversions. For the purposes of this chapter, exceptions for conversions shall

apply only for a change of occupancy from an existing residential or health care

occupancy to an adult foster care facility. A change of licensee does not change the

status of an existing facility to “new,” if the new license application is made not later than

60 days of the previous license expiration date and the license category has not been

changed, except as provided in MCL 400.721.

(2) Small facilities

33.2.2.5.2 Doors shall be swinging or sliding. Doors used as the means of escape shall

be swinging. Exception: bathroom doors.

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33.2.2.5.5.1 Delayed-egress locks complying with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted on exit

doors only.

33.2.2.6.4 Exterior stairs used as a means of escape, that exceed a vertical distance from

grade of more than 4 feet shall be enclosed and separated from the remainder of the

facility with fire-resistive rated barriers, with all openings equipped with smoke-actuated

automatic-closing or self-closing doors having a fire protection rating comparable to that

required for the enclosure. Unprotected openings within 10 feet of exterior stairs less

than 4 feet above grade shall be prohibited. Stairs shall comply with 7.2.2.5.3.

33.2.3.2 Hazardous areas.

33.2.3.2.2 Spaces requiring protection by 33.2.3.2.1 shall include, but shall not be

limited to, areas for cartoned storage, food, or household maintenance items in wholesale

or institutional-type quantities and concentrations, mass storage of residents’ belongings,

furnaces, heating equipment, and furnace rooms.

33.2.3.2.3 Areas containing approved, properly installed and maintained residential-type

cooking and laundry equipment shall not be classified as hazardous areas solely on the

basis of such equipment.

33.2.3.2.6 Oxygen storage.

Oxygen used or stored in an adult foster care facility shall be in compliance with all of

the following requirements:

(a) A separate room shall be provided for the storage of oxygen and that room shall not

be used for other storage or for any other use.

(b) A room for the storage of oxygen shall be separated from the remainder of the

building by a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistive rated construction.

(c) A storage room or manifold enclosure for oxygen that has more than a 1,500-cubic

foot manifold or cylinder capacity shall not be located below grade. The room shall have

1 wall which is an outside wall of the building and which has a window that is not less

than 6 square feet in area, 1 square foot of which shall be a permanently open louver for

ventilation.

(d) A provision shall be made for a rack or fastening to protect a cylinder from

accidental damage or dislocation.

(e) If the manifold or cylinder capacity of oxygen is more than 12,000 cubic feet, the

oxygen shall be located, installed, and maintained in compliance with the provisions of

national fire protection association pamphlet no. 50, 1990 edition, bulk oxygen systems at

consumers' sites, adopted by reference in R 400.18108.

(f) A 1-day supply of oxygen may be kept in the room where it is being used.

(g) Smoking shall be prohibited in any room or compartment where oxygen is used or

stored. Such areas shall be posted with "no smoking" signs. Sign letters shall be not less

than 2 inches (5.08 cm) high and 1/4 inch (.635 cm) wide stroke.

33.2.3.2.7 Garages shall be separated from the remainder of the facility by a minimum

of 1-hour fire-resistive rated construction with all openings protected by not less than a 1-

hour fire-resistive rated, B-labeled door and frame assembly.

33.2.3.6.1.4 Deleted.

33.2.3.6.4 Doors shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Doors shall be provided with latches or other mechanisms suitable for keeping the

doors closed.

(2) No doors shall be arranged to prevent the occupant from closing the door.

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(3) Deleted.

33.2.5.2.4 Fireplaces are prohibited.

Exception #1: Sealed, properly vented, UL listed open-flame appliances that are installed

according to manufacturers’ specifications are permitted. Existing fireplaces in

conversions shall be sealed off and made inoperable.

Exception #2: permanently installed UL listed electric fireplaces installed in accordance

with manufacturers’ instructions are permitted.

33.2.5.2.5. Solid fuel-burning central heating appliances shall be in compliance with the

provisions of sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 of the code, as amended, and NFPA pamphlet #

211, 2003 edition, standard for chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and solid fuel-burning

appliances, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18102.

(3) Large Facilities

33.3.1.1.1 Section 33.3 shall apply to residential board and care occupancies providing

sleeping accommodations for 13 to 20 residents.

33.3.1.1.2 Facilities having sleeping accommodations for 7 to 12 residents shall be

evaluated in accordance with section 33.2.

33.3.2.2.2 Doors in means of egress shall be as follows:

(1) Doors complying with 7.2.1 shall be permitted.

(2) Doors within individual rooms and suites of rooms may be swinging.

(3) No door, other than those meeting the requirement of 33.3.2.2.2(4) or (5) shall be

equipped with a lock or latch that requires the use of a tool or key from the egress side.

(4) Delayed-egress locks in accordance with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted, provided that

not more than 1 device is located in any egress path.

(5) Access controlled egress doors in accordance with 7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted,

provided that not more than 1 device is located in any egress path.

(6) Doors located in the means of egress that are permitted to be locked under other

provisions of chapter 33, other than those meeting the requirement of 33.3.2.2.2(4) or (5),

shall have adequate provisions made for the rapid removal of occupants by means such as

remote control of locks, keying of all locks to keys carried by staff at all times, or other

such reliable means available to staff at all times.

(7) Only 1 such locking device, as described in 33.3.2.2.2(6) shall be permitted on each

door.

33.3.2.2.3.1 Exterior stairs used as a means of egress, that exceed a vertical distance

from grade of more than 4 feet shall be enclosed and separated from the remainder of the

facility with 1-hour fire resistive barriers, with all openings equipped with smoke-

actuated automatic-closing or self-closing doors having a fire protection rating

comparable to that required for the enclosure. Unprotected openings within 10 feet of

exterior stairs less than 4 feet above grade shall be prohibited. Stairs shall comply with

7.2.2.5.3.

33.3.2.3.3 Deleted.

33.3.2.3.4 Corridors shall be not less than 36 inches (915mm) wide.

33.3.3.2.3 Fireplaces are prohibited.

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Exception #1: Sealed, properly vented, UL listed open-flame appliances that are installed

according to manufacturers’ specifications are permitted. Existing fireplaces in

conversions shall be sealed off and made inoperable.

Exception #2: permanently installed UL listed electric fireplaces installed in accordance

with manufacturers’ instructions are permitted.

33.3.3.2.2 (1) Boiler and heater rooms

Boiler and heater rooms located in unoccupied basements are not subject to the one hour

requirement of 33.3.3.2.2.

33.3.3.2.4 Solid fuel-burning central heating appliances shall be in compliance with

sections 9.2.1 and 9.2.2 of the code, as amended in this part, and NFPA pamphlet # 211,

which is adopted by reference in 2.1 of the code, as amended by R 400.18102.

33.3.3.2.5 Oxygen storage