Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18616

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 400.18616 - Fire-extinguishing equipment

Rule 616.

(1) A fire extinguisher shall be of a type listed by underwriters laboratories, incorporated.
(2) A fire extinguisher shall be housed in a special cabinet or wall rack which is readily accessible at all times and which is located so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 5 feet above the floor. The cabinet or the wall in the area of the wall rack shall be painted a distinguishing color.
(3) An extinguisher shall be sized and located as prescribed in the 1972 edition of national fire protection association pamphlet no. 10, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18659.
(4) A class A or ABC-type fire extinguisher shall be located in a corridor, a storage area for combustible materials, a shop, and a laundry.
(5) A class B or ABC-type fire extinguisher shall be located in a heating plant room, a shop, a laboratory, and a kitchen.
(6) A standpipe system shall be installed in a building that is more than 2 stories in height above the highest grade and that is more than 10,000 square feet in area in accordance with the provisions of national fire protection association pamphlet no. 14, 1971 edition, standpipe and hose systems, which is adopted by reference in R 400.18659.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18616

1994 AACS