Section R. 400.14507 - Means of egress generallyRule 507.
(1) A means of egress shall be considered the entire way and method of passage to free and safe ground outside a small group home.(2) A means of egress shall be arranged and maintained to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of a small group home.(3) Where basements are regularly used for resident activities, there shall be 2 approved exits, 1 of which shall lead directly to the outside.(4) The first floor of a small group home shall have not less than 2 separate and independent means of egress leading to the outside.(5) A door that forms a part of a required means of egress shall be not less than 30 inches wide and shall be equipped with positive-latching, non-locking-against-egress hardware.(6) Occupied room door hardware shall be equipped with positive-latching, non-locking-against-egress hardware.(7) Stairways shall have sturdy and securely fastened handrails that are not less than 30, nor more than 34, inches above the upper surface of the tread. Exterior and interior stairways shall have handrails on the open sides. Porches shall also have handrails on the open sides.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.14507