Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.1904

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

Section R. 29.1904 - Plans and specifications

Rule 4.

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

(2) A school, college, or university need not submit plans and specifications to the bureau of fire services for routine maintenance functions or cosmetic remodeling; however, a school, college, or university 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. If a public works project consisting of construction, renovation, modification, reconstruction, or an addition is estimated to cost less than $1 5,000.00, it is not necessary to employ a registered architect or engineer, but the plans for the building shall be submitted to the bureau of fire services for approval pursuant to section 5a of 1937 PA 306, MCL 388.855a.

(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 the fire-resistance rating.

(g) The type of construction as identified in national fire protection association pamphlet no. 220, entitled "Standard on 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 systems.

(m) Fire detection and alarm system plans and specifications in compliance with the provisions of the act.

(n) Sprinkler or other suppression system plans and specifications 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 fire alarm/detection system and fire suppression system plans to the bureau of fire services pursuant to the act.

(6) 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. However, upon written request, the bureau of fire services may grant an approval extension in a specific instance.

(7) Projects that involve construction, remodeling, or an addition, including fire alarm or fire detection systems and fire suppression systems, discovered to be in violation of the requirement of this rule shall be subject to the issuance of a stop work order by the authority having jurisdiction. Inspections shall not be conducted and approval shall not be granted by the authority having jurisdiction until the provisions of this rule are met.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.1904

1998-2000 AACS; 2016 MR 10, Eff. 5/19/2016