Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2005

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 29.2005 - Plans and specifications

Rule 5.

(1) The school authority or designated representative shall submit plans and specifications to the bureau of fire services for all projects that involve construction, renovation, modification, reconstruction, or an addition.

(2) The school authority or designated representative is not required to submit plans and specifications to the bureau of fire services for routine maintenance functions however, the school authority or designated representative shall ensure that all work is in compliance with these rules.

(3) Plans and specifications for work that involves the practice of architecture or engineering, as defined by the provisions of article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014, shall bear the seal of an architect or professional engineer who is licensed pursuant to the occupational code.

(4) Plans and specifications shall contain all of the following information, as applicable:

(a) A complete floor plan and layout of the building drawn accurately to scale.

(b) The use of each room.

(c) The dimensions of each room.

(d) The size, location, direction of swing, and fire rating of each door and frame assembly.

(e) The size and location of windows.

(f) The wall construction, including fire-resistance rating.

(g) The type of construction as identified in the national fire protection association standard no. 220, entitled "Standard Types of Building Construction," as adopted in these rules.

(h) The number of stories, including basement and attic areas.

(i) The interior finish classification.

(j) The location of fuel-fired equipment.

(k) The 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 provisions of the act.

(n) Sprinkler or other suppression system plans and specifications that are in compliance with the provisions of the act.

(o) The type, size, and location of fire extinguishers.

(p) Other pertinent information that is required to determine compliance with these rules.

(5) A firm certified in compliance with section 26 of 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.26, shall submit plans for a fire alarm or detection system and a fire suppression system to the bureau of fire services in compliance with the act.

(6) Plan approval that is given before the effective date of these rules terminates 6 months after the effective date of these rules if construction has not started. However, upon written request, the bureau of fire services may grant an approval for an extension in a specific instance.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2005

1998-2000 AACS; 2016 MR 23, Eff. 1/5/2017.