Section R. 29.2809 - Plans and specificationsRule 9.
(1) Before installation or modification of a required fire alarm system or required fire suppression system, detailed plans and specifications of the proposed required fire alarm system or required fire suppression system or modification of the system shall be submitted to the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety, by a certified firm or licensed architect or engineer for approval. Violation of this rule may result in an immediate stop work order, which will remain in effect until plans are submitted to the office of fire safety and receive approval from the office of fire safety before work may resume on the project.(2) The plans required by subrule (1) of this rule shall be sufficiently detailed and drawn with symbols of a standard form at a minimum of 1/8 inch equals 1 foot scale so that compliance with applicable fire safety rules can be determined.(3) The specifications required by subrule (1) of this rule shall be sufficiently detailed so that correct application of equipment and materials and compliance with applicable fire safety rules can be determined.(4) Notwithstanding subrules (2) and (3) of this rule, the plans and specifications submitted for review and approval shall contain all of the following detailed and specific information: (a) The complete identification of the owner or occupant of the facility.(b) The intended use of the facility.(c) The location of the facility.(d) The title of the facility.(e) The electrical inspection authority having jurisdiction if the proposed installation includes any electrical equipment or wiring.(f) The point of the compass.(g) The identification of the specific materials and methods of proposed installation or modification to be used.(h) The specific laws, codes, and standards which apply to the required fire alarm system or required fire suppression system.(5) In addition to the information required in subrule (4) of this rule, plans and specifications shall include the information required in the associated sections of national fire protection association codes and standards, which are and adopted by reference as part of these rules, as follows: (a) NFPA 11, 1998 edition, entitled "Low-expansion Foam." Cost: $28.00(b) NFPA 11A, 1999 edition, entitled "Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems." cost: $25.25.(c) NFPA 12, 2000 edition, entitled " Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems." cost: $25.25.(d) NFPA 12a, 1997 edition, entitled "Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems." cost: $28.00.(e) NFPA 13, 1999 edition, entitled "Installation of Sprinkler Systems." cost: $40.25.(f) NFPA 13d, 1999 edition, entitled "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes." cost: $25.25.(g) NFPA 13r, 1999 edition, entitled "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up To and Including Four Stories in Height." cost: $25.25.(h) NFPA 14, 2000 edition, entitled "Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems." cost: $25.25.(i) NFPA 15, 2001 edition, entitled "Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection." cost: $28.00.(j) NFPA 16, 1999 edition, entitled "Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems." cost: $25.25.(k) NFPA 17, 1998 edition, entitled "Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems." cost: $25.25.(l) NFPA 17a, 1998 edition, entitled "Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems." cost: $21.00.(m) NFPA 20, 1999 edition, entitled "Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection." cost: $28.00.(n) NFPA 22, 1998 edition, entitled "Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection." cost: $28.00.(o) NFPA 24, 1995 edition, entitled "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances." cost: $25.25.(p) NFPA 25, 1998 edition, entitled "Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems." cost: $33.25.(q) NFPA 72, 1999 edition, entitled "National Fire Alarm Code." cost: $40.25.(r) NFPA 96, 2001 edition, entitled "Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations." cost: $25.25.(s) NFPA 170, 1999 edition, entitled "Fire Safety Symbols." cost: $25.25.(t) NFPA 2001, 2000 edition, entitled "Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems." COST: $33.25.(6) Copies of the adopted codes and standards are available for inspection and distribution at cost at the Office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Copies of the adopted standards may be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555, internet address WWW.NFPA.ORG.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.2809