Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.1704

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

Section R. 29.1704 - Plans and specifications

Rule 4.

(1) A penal facility or designated representative of that facility 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 penal facility or designated representative of that facility need not submit plans and specifications to the bureau of fire services for routine maintenance functions; however, the penal facility or designated representative of that facility 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 the fire-resistance rating.

(g) The type of construction as identified by the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 220, entitled "Standard for Types of Building Construction," as adopted in R 29.1702.

(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) 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 to the bureau of fire services, the bureau may grant an approval extension in a specific instance.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.1704

2017 MR 6, Eff. 4/27/2017