Section R. 400.1941 - Heat-producing equipmentRule 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: (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.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1941
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