Section R. 400.18104 - Plans and specificationsRule 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 involve 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.(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.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18104