6 PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

SOAHR 2008-013

 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH STATE FIRE SAFETY BOARD

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FIRE SAFETY

 

Filed with the Michigan Secretary of State on

 

These rules become effective 60 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

 

(By authority conferred on the state fire safety board bureau of fire services by section 3c of 1941 PA 207, as amended, and Executive Reorganization Order No. 997-2, MCL 29.3c and MCL 29.451 of the Michigan Compiled Laws)

 

Draft August 28, 2008

 

R 29.1801, R 29.1802, R 29.1803, R 29.1804, R 29.1805, R 29.1806, R 29.1807, R 29.1808, R 29.1809,

R 29.1821, R 29.1822, R 29.1823, R 29.1824, R 29.1831, R 29.1832, R 29.1841, R 29.1842, R 29.1851,

R 29.1852, R 29.1861 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, and R 1871 is added as follows:

 

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

R 29.1801 Applicability.

Rule 1. (1) These rules apply to all of the following new and existing health care and mental health care facilities:

(a)    Freestanding surgical outpatient facilities.

(b)    Hospitals.

(c)    Nursing homes.

(d)    Homes for the aged.

(e)    Psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric units.

(f) Hospice facilities.

(2) County medical care facilities are considered nursing homes for the purpose of these rules.

 

R 29.1802 Life safety code; adoption by reference; access to Michigan rules as referenced.

Rule 2. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 38, 39, and 43 26, 27, 32, and 33 of the national fire protection association (NFPA) standard no. 101, 1997 2006 edition, entitled "Life Safety Code," referred to in these rules as "code," are adopted by reference as part of these rules.

(2)   Copies of the adopted provisions in subrules (1) and (3) of this rule are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Office of Fire Safety, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive Lansing, Michigan  48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101, telephone number 1-800-344-3555 or as otherwise specified in subrule (3)

 

 

of these rules. The cost of the adopted provisions of the “Life Safety Code” as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50 $75.00. The cost of the adopted provisions in subrule (3) of this rule are specified in subrule (3) of this rule. Copies of adopted standards are available for inspection at the offices of the Michigan Department of Labor And Economic Growth, Bureau of Fire Services, 300 Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933, or with other state agencies as specified in this rule.  Copies of the adopted provisions may be purchased from the bureau of fire services at cost from any national source identified in chapter 2 of the code as amended in subrules (1) and (3) of this rule plus $30.00 for shipping and handling as of the time of the adoption of these rules.

(3)   Chapter 2 of the code is amended to read as follows:

2.1  General.

The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document.  The cost of each standard at the time of the adoption of the these rules is indicated after the title.

2.2  NFPA Publications.  www.nfpa.org

$38.00/each

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2005 edition.

$38.00/each NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2004 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2002 edition

$72.00/each

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2002 edition.                                $34.50/each

NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2002 edition.                    $34.50/each

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2003 edition.

$34.50/each          NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2001 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2003 edition.                                                                                 $34.50/each

NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2002 edition.

$34.50/each NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2002 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2002 edition.                                                              $44.00/each NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2002 edition.

$38.00/each

 

 

NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2001 edition. References to this standard mean the Michigan administrative rules R 29.5401 to R 5419, promulgated by the Michigan department of environmental quality.

NFPA 40, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2001 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2004 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2006 edition.                                   $44.00/each

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2004 edition. References to this code mean the Michigan administrative rules relating to storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, R 29.6001 to R 29.6097, promulgated by the Michigan department of environmental quality.

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2005 edition.   References to this code mean the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 to 408.30873, promulgated by the Michigan department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes.

NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®, 2002 edition.                            $54.00/each NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 1999 edition.  $38.00/each

NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2004 edition.                                                                                    $34.50/each

NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2002 edition.                 $29.00/each

NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2002 edition.                                                                                             $34.50/each

NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2006 edition.                                                                                    $29.00/each

NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 2004 edition.                                    $29.00/each

NFPA 92B, Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces, 2005 edition.                                                                                             $38.00/each

NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2004 edition.                                                                           $34.50/each

NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2005 edition.                $54.00/each NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, 2004 edition.

$38.00/each NFPA 105, Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies, 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2005 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2005 edition.                                                                                 $29.00/each

NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, 2006 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2003 edition.                                                                                 $38.00/each

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2006 edition. $29.00/each

 

 

NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2006 edition.                                                                                             $34.50/each

NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2004 edition.                                                                                             $34.50/each

NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition.                                                                              $34.50/each

NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2006 edition.                                 $29.00/each

NFPA 255, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2006 edition.                                                                                    $29.00/each

NFPA 256, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2000 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 260, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture, 2003 edition.     $29.00/each

NFPA 261, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes, 2003 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2002 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2006 edition.                   $34.50/each

NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance–Rated Floor Systems, 2001 edition. $29.00/each

NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2002 edition.                                                    $29.00/each

NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2001 edition.                                   $29.00/each NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, 2004 edition.

$34.50/each

NFPA 432, Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations, 2002 edition.

$34.50/each  NFPA 434, Code for the Storage of Pesticides, 2002 edition.                                     $29.00/each

NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2004 edition.                                                                                             $29.00/each

NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant–Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2006 edition.                                                               $29.00/each    NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2003 edition.

$38.00/each

 

 

NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2001 edition.

$54.00/each

NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition.                                    $38.00/each

NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, 2006 edition.

$29.00/each

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2004 edition.

$44.00/each

2.3  Other Publications.

2.3.1  ACI Publication. www.concrete.org

American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333.

ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1, Standard Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies, 1997.                                                 $70.50/each

2.3.2  ANSI Publications.

American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 14th floor, New York, NY 10036.

ANSI A14.3, Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders, 2002. www.staging.techstreet.com

$219.00/each       ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2003. www.iccsafe.org                                                                                          $35.00/each

BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2002. www.buildershardware.com                  $40.00/each

2.3.4  ASME Publications. www.asme.org American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.

2.3.5  ASTM Publications. www.astm.org American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic, 2001.

$36.00/each

ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2004.                                                              $37.20/each

ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 1994 (1999).                                             $37.20/each

ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C, 2004.                                                                                    $36.00/each

ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire Stops, 2002.

$43.20/each       ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2001.

$50.40/each

ASTM E 2074, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and Pivoted Swinging Door Assemblies, 2000e1.

$50.40/each

2.3.6  FMGR Publication.

FM Global Research, FM Global, 1301 Atwood Avenue, P.O. Box 7500, Johnston, RI 02919.

 

 

FM 4880, Approval Standard for Class I Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels; Plastic Interior Finish Materials; Plastic Exterior Building Panels; Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems; Interior or Exterior Finish Systems, 1994. Free PDF download online at www.fmglobal.com

2.3.7  UL Publications. www.UL.com; purchase UL standards at www.comm-200.com per UL website. (All revisions included in purchase of standard)

Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 1999, Revised 2002.

$974.00 per hard copy/$779.00 per PDF copy

UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2003.  $248.00/each

UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 1995, Revised 2001.

$974.00 per hard copy/$779.00 per PDF copy UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996.

$490.00 per hard copy / $392.00 PDF

UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997.

$875.00 per hard copy / $699.00 per PDF copy UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 1996.

$974.00 per hard copy/$779.00 per PDF copy

2.3.8  U.S. Government Publication. www.gpoaccess.gov/CFR

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1632, “Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads.”                                                                               $63.00/each

2.3.9  Other Publication.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield,

 

MA, 2003. www.merriam-webster.com	$26.95/each
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code  , 2006 edition. NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®, 2002 edition.		$72.00/each $54.00/each

$44.00/each

NFPA 102, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures, 1995 edition.                                                    $29.00/each

NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance–Rated Floor Systems, 2001 edition. $29.00/each

NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels, 2001 edition.

$38.00/each

NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2002 edition.                                                    $29.00/each

NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2001 edition.

$54.00/each      NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2004 edition.   $72.00/each

 

 

(4)   Rules promulgated by the Michigan department of environmental quality are available for inspection from the Michigan government website, www.michigan.gov/orr and linking to “MI Admin. Code” and also available from the Michigan department of environmental quality by calling [phone].

(5)   Rules pertaining to the Michigan elevator code, Michigan mechanical code, the Michigan building code, Michigan electrical code, and Michigan plumbing code are available for inspection at the Okemos office of the Michigan department of labor & economic growth, bureau of construction codes.  Copies of these rules are available from the Michigan government website, www.michigan.gov/orr and linking to “MI Admin. Code” or by contacting the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864.

 

R 29.1803 Definitions.

Rule 3. As used in these rules:

(a)    "Act" means 1941 PA 207, as amended, being §MCL 29.1 to 29.33 of the Michigan Compiled  Laws.

(b)    "Authority having jurisdiction" means the director of the Michigan department of consumer and industry services labor and economic growth, an employee of the department of consumer and  industry services labor and economic growth appointed by the director to implement the act, or an employee of a city, village, or township delegated to enforce the code under the provisions of section 2b of the act.

(c)    "Code" means national fire protection association standard no. 101, 1997 2006 edition, entitled "life safety code."

(d)    "Cosmetic remodeling" means surface changes made solely to the wall, floor, or ceiling, that do not decrease the fire rating of the wall, floor, or ceiling, including the replacement of windows and doors.

(e)    "County medical care facility" means a nursing care facility, other than a hospital long-term care unit, which provides organized nursing care and medical treatment to 7 or more unrelated individuals who are suffering or recovering from illness, injury, or infirmity and which is owned by a county or counties. For the purpose of these rules, a county medical care facility shall be considered a nursing home.

(f)    ) "Existing facility" means a facility that is licensed as a health care or mental health care facility under the provisions of 1978 PA 368, as amended, being §MCL 333.1001 to 333.25211 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and 1974 PA 258, as amended, being § MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, on the date these rules become effective.

(g)    "Freestanding surgical outpatient facility" means a facility, other than the office of a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or other private practice office, as defined by 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20104, that offers a surgical procedure and related care which, in the opinion of the attending physician, can be safely performed without requiring overnight inpatient hospital care. The term does not include a surgical outpatient facility owned by, and operated as part of, a hospital.

(h)    "Freestanding surgical outpatient facility, type I facility" means a freestanding surgical outpatient facility that does not use anesthetics or medications which render a person incapable of taking action in an emergency within 2 minutes of being notified of an emergency.

(i)    "Freestanding surgical outpatient facility, type II facility" means a freestanding surgical outpatient facility that uses anesthetics or medications which render a person incapable of taking action in an emergency within 2 minutes of being notified of an emergency.

 

 

(j)    "Health care facility" means a facility as defined in section 20106 of 1978 PA 368, as amended, being §MCL 333.20106 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and includes the facilities defined in subdivisions (e), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), (m), (n), (o), (q), (r),(s), (t), (u) and (sw) of this rule.

(k)    "Home for the aged" means a supervised personal care facility, other than a hotel, adult foster care facility, hospital, nursing home, or county medical care facility, as defined by 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20106, that provides room, board, and supervised personal care to 21 or more unrelated, nontransient individuals who are 60 years of age or older. "Home for the aged" includes a supervised personal care facility for 20 or fewer individuals who are 60 years of age or older if the facility is operated in conjunction with, and as a distinct part of, a licensed nursing home.

(l)    "Hospital" means a facility that offers inpatient, overnight care and services for observing observation, diagnosingdiagnosis, and actively treating active treatment of an individual who has a medical, surgical, obstetric, chronic, or rehabilitative condition that requires the daily direction or supervision of a physician, as defined by 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20106. For the purposes of these rules, the term includes a hospital long-term care unit. The term does not include a mental health hospital or a state-owned correctional facility.

(m)  “Hospital long-term unit” means a nursing care facility, owned and operated by and as part of a hospital, providing organized nursing care and medical treatment to 7 or more unrelated individuals suffering or recovering from illness, injury, or infirmity.

(n)  “Hospice” means a health care program that provides a coordinated set of services rendered at home or in outpatient or institutional setting for individuals suffering from a disease or condition with a terminal prognosis.

(o)  “Hospice residence” is a facility that provides 24-hour hospice care to 2 or more patients at a single location.

(mp) "Limited care facility" means a home for the aged.

  (n) "Mental health care facility" means a facility as defined in section 135 of 1974 PA 258, as  amended, being § 330.1135 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(oq) "Mental hospital," or "psychiatric hospital," or "psychiatric unit" means an freestanding establishment as defined by 1974 PA 248, MCL 330.1100b, that offers inpatient coordinated psychiatric services for the observation, diagnosis, active treatment, and overnight care of persons who have a mental disease illness, or who have a chronic mental disease or condition, or serious emotional disturbance that requires the daily direction or supervision of physicians who are licensed to practice in the state.

(pr) "Mobile" means capable of removing or protecting oneself from danger by one's own efforts.  (qs) "Mobile and transportable health care structures" mean trailers and motor homes. Mobile and transportable health care structures shall comply with part 6 of these rules.

(rt) "Modular units" means prefabricated units that are placed on piers or foundations. Modular units shall comply with the requirements of part 3 and part 4 of these rules.

(u)  “Psychiatric unit” means a coordinate psychiatric inpatient program of a hospital as defined in MCL 29.1803(1) that provides services for the observation, diagnosis, active treatment, and overnight care of individuals with serious mental illness, chronic mental condition, or serious emotional disturbance that require the daily direction or supervision of physicians who are licensed to practice in the state.

(v)  “Non-mobile” means not capable of removing or protecting oneself from danger by one’s own efforts due to physical or mental limitations.

(sw) "Nursing home" means a nursing care facility, including a county medical care facility, but excluding a hospital or a facility that is or was created pursuant to the provisions of 1885 PA 152, as amended, being § 36.1 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, which that provides organized nursing

 

 

care and medical treatment to 7 or more unrelated individuals who are suffering or recovering from illness, injury, or infirmity as defined by 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211. Nursing home does not include a unit in a state correctional facility, hospital, hospice residence, or veterans’ facility created under 1885 PA 152, MCL 36.1 to 36.12.

(uy) "Typical smoke zone" means the average size smoke zone within the facility.

 

R 29.1804 Plans and specifications.

Rule 4. (1) A health care facility, or designated representative, shall submit plans and specifications to the office of fire safety bureau of fire services for all projects that involve construction, remodeling, renovation, modification, reconstruction, or an addition.

(2)   A health care facility is not required to submit plans and specifications for routine maintenance functions or cosmetic remodeling; however, a health care facility shall ensure that all work is in compliance with these rules.

(3)   Plans and specifications for work that involves the practices of architecture or engineering, as defined by the provisions of article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, as amended, being

§MCL 339.101 339.2001 to 339.2014et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the occupational code, shall bear the seal of an architect or professional engineer who is licensed pursuant to the occupational codeprovisions of 1980 PA 299, as amended.

(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.

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

 

R 29.1805 Inspections during construction; approval for occupancy.

Rule 5. (1) During construction, renovation, modification, reconstruction, addition, or remodeling, the architect, professional engineer, or owner's representative shall notify the office of fire safety

 

 

bureau of fire services, in writing, when the building is ready for inspection under both of the following conditions:

(a)    When the building is framed and mechanical systems are substantially complete, but before concealment.

(b)    Upon completion of construction.

(2)   A person shall not occupy a newly constructed facility or a facility that is being remodeled or added to, in whole or in part, without the approval of the office of fire safety bureau of fire services.

 

R 29.1806 Projects affecting outside configuration of building; site plan and specifications; office of fire safety bureau of fire services or local fire department specifications; fire safety measures during construction.

Rule 6. (1) For projects that involve construction, addition, renovation, modification, reconstruction or remodeling which affect the outside configuration of a building, and as part of the building plans and specifications otherwise required by these rules, before the construction begins, the owner or the owner's authorized representative shall provide the office of fire safety bureau of fire services and the local fire department with a site plan and specifications that detail all of the following:

(a)    The available water supply.

(b)    Hydrant locations.

(c)    Vehicle access routes.

(d)    Fire lanes.

(2)   The authority having jurisdiction or the local fire department may specify any of the following:

(a)    The size of the water mains that supply the hydrants.

(b)    The location of hydrants.

(c)    The locations and dimensions of fire department vehicle access routes.

(d)    The posting of fire lanes.

(3)   As soon as possible during construction, the health care facility shall ensure that appropriate fire safety measures are taken, including the provision of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems and the establishment of access routes to the building that can be traveled by fire department vehicles.

 

R 29.1807 Electrical equipment; inspections; certificate.

Rule 7. (1) The health care facility or authorized representative shall ensure that the electrical wiring and equipment, including an emergency electrical supply if installed, is in compliance complies with the applicable provisions of the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. Copies of the rules are available as specified in R 29.1902. from the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Construction Codes, P.O. Box 30254,  Lansing, Michigan 48909 or from the internet address .www.state.mi.us/orr.

(2) Electrical inspection shall be made by an electrical inspection authority acceptable to the office of  fire safety bureau of fire services. The authority shall issue a final certification of compliance covering the installation. The health care facility, or authorized representative shall provide a copy of the certificate to the office of fire safety bureau of fire services.

 

R 29.1808 Universal amendments.

Rule 8. Sections 1-3.11.1 4.6.10.1, 6-4.3 8.7.3.1, 7-1.1, 7-4.2 9.4.2.1, 7-4.3 and 9.4.2.2, 7-6.4, 7-6.5.2,

33-1.1, and 33-1.2, of the code adopted by reference in R 29.1802 of these rules are amended, section  7-6.5.2.1 9.6.6.1 is added, and sections 7-1.2 9.1.2, 7-4.4 9.4.3.1, 7-4.5, and 9.4.3.27-6.5.3, are deleted, as follows:

 

 

1-3.11.1. 4.6.10.1 A person may occupy a building or portion of a building during construction, repair, alterations, renovations, modification, reconstruction, or additions only if all means of egress and all fire protection features in the building and on-site are in place and continuously maintained for the part occupied and if the occupied portion is separated from the part under construction by a wall that has a 1- hour-fire-resistance rating. The temporary 1-hour-rated wall that is used for this separation may be constructed of combustible material. Instead of having all means of egress and fire protection features in place, the health care facility may take other measures that would provide equivalent safety if approved by the office of fire safety bureau of fire services. A health care facility or part of a health care    facility shall not be occupied, in whole or in part, without approval from the office of fire safety    bureau of fire services and the department of consumer and industry services department of community health, bureau of health systems.

6-4.3. 8.7.3.1 The health care facility shall store and handle flammable and combustible liquids in compliance with R 29.5101 to 29.5516 rules promulgated by the Michigan department of environmental quality under the provisions of the act.

7-1.1 The health care facility shall ensure that equipment which utilizes gas and related gas piping is installed in compliance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 54, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fuel Gas Code," as adopted in these rules or rules promulgated under the act, as applicable. Exception: Existing installations may be continued in service subject to approval  by the authority having jurisdiction.

7-1.2 9.1.2. Deleted.

7-4.2 9.4.2.1. The health care facility shall ensure that new elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks are installed in compliance with the Michigan elevator rules, R 408.8101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code, promulgated by the Michigan department of labor & economic growth, bureau of construction codes.

7-4.3 9.4.2.2 The health care facility shall ensure that existing elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and moving walks are in compliance with the Michigan elevator rules, R 408.8101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code, promulgated by the Michigan department of labor & economic growth, bureau of construction codes.

7-4.4 9.4.3.1. Deleted.

7-4.5 9.4.3.2. Deleted.

7-6.4.  When emergency forces notification is specified by another section of the code, actuation of  emergency forces notification shall provide signal notification to alert the local fire brigade or municipal fire department of fire or other emergency. When fire department notification is required by another section of the code, the health care facility shall ensure that the fire alarm system is arranged to automatically transmit an alarm to the municipal fire department through any of the following means.

  (a) An auxiliary alarm system in compliance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 72, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fire Alarm Code," as adopted in these rules.

  (b) A central station connection in compliance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 72, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fire Alarm Code."

  (c) A proprietary system operator in compliance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 72, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fire Alarm Code."

  (d) A remote station connection in compliance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 72, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fire Alarm Code."

Exception: A facility is in compliance with this section if it has written policy and procedure which is approved by the facility's governing body and which is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The policy and procedure shall provide for all of the following:

 

 

  (a) The designation of a staff member on each shift to be responsible for notifying a local fire department.

  (b) The availability at all times of a nonpay telephone for employees who are designated pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (a) of this subsection to notify a local fire department.

  (c) The telephone number of the local fire department is conspicuously posted near the telephone.

  (d) A requirement that notification of the fire department be incorporated into all fire drills.

    7-6.5.2. When required by another section of the code, the health care facility shall ensure that all of  the following functions are actuated by the fire alarm system:

 (a) The release of automatic door closers.

 (b) Stairwell or elevator shaft pressurization.

 (c) A smoke management or smoke control system.

 (d) The initiation of automatic fire-extinguishing equipment.

 (e) Emergency lighting control.

 (f) The unlocking of doors.

 (g) Emergency shutoff of gas and fuel supplies that may be hazardous, if the continuation of service is not essential to the preservation of life.

7-6.5.2.1 9.6.6.1. Elevator capture and control - elevator controls shall not be connected to the fire alarm system.

7-6.5.3. Deleted.

33-1.1. The standards specified in this rule are adopted by reference as part of these rules. Copies of   the adopted standards are available for review at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety Consumer and Industry Services 7150 Harris Drive Lansing, Michigan 48909. Copies of adopted national fire protection association standards may be purchased from the National Fire Protection  Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101, telephone number 1-800-344-3555, internet address www.nfpa.org. The costs of the standards as of the time of  adoption of these rules are as indicated: NFPA 10, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers." Cost: $24.25. NFPA 13, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of  Sprinkler Systems." Cost: $35.00. NFPA 13D, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of  Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes." Cost: $21.75.

NFPA 13R, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 14, 1996 edition,  entitled "Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 25, 1995  edition, entitled "Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems." Cost: $24.25. NFPA 30, 1996 edition, entitled "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code."  Cost: $24.25. NFPA 30B, 1994 edition, entitled "Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products." Cost: $24.25. NFPA 31, 1997edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 40, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard for the Storage and Handling of  Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 43B, 1993 edition, entitled "Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 43D, 1994 edition, entitled "Code for  the Storage of Pesticides." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 45, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 54, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fuel Gas Code." Cost: $28.75. NFPA 58, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases." Cost: $28.75. NFPA 70, 1996 edition, entitled "National Electrical Code." Cost: $46.25. NFPA 72, 1996 edition, entitled "National Fire Alarm Code." Cost: $35.00. NFPA 80, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for Fire Doors and Windows." Cost: $24.25. NFPA 82, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment." Cost:

$18.25. NFPA 90A, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and

 

 

Ventilating Systems." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 90B, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of  Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems." Cost: $18. NFPA 91, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Materials." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 96, 1997 edition, entitled "Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 99, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for Health Care Facilities." Cost: $35.00.

NFPA 101A, 1995 edition, entitled "Alternative Approaches to Life Safety." Cost: $27.00. NFPA 102, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures." Cost: $ 24.25. NFPA 110, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for Emergency and Standby  Power Systems." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 111, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard on Stored Electrical  Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems." Cost: $18.75. NFPA 211, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 220, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard on Types of Building Construction." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 221, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard for Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 231, 1995  edition, entitled "Standard for General Storage." Cost: $ 24.25. NFPA 231C, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for Rack Storage of Materials." Cost: $24.25. NFPA 231D, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard for Storage of Rubber Tires." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 241, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 251, 1995  edition, entitled "Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials." Cost: $21.75. NFPA 252, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies." Cost: $18... NFPA 253, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of  Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 255, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials." Cost:

$18.25. NFPA 256, 1993 edition, entitled "Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings." Cost:

$18.25. NFPA 257, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block  Assemblies." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 260, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture." Cost:

$18.25. NFPA 265, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Wall Coverings." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 266, 1994 edition, entitled "Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Upholstered Furniture Exposed to Flaming Ignition  Source." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 418, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for Heliports." Cost: $18.25.

NFPA 701, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 703, 1995 edition, entitled "Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated  Wood for Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials." Cost: $18.25. NFPA 1126, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience." Cost: $18.25. 33-1.2.   The standards specified in this rule are adopted by reference as part of these rules. Copies of the   adopted standards are available for review at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Consumer and Industry Services, 7150 Harris Drive,, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Referenced standards may be purchased from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, telephone number 1-877-413-5184, internet address www.global.ihs.com. California technical bulletin no. 129 may be ordered from the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs,  Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, 3485 Orange Grove Avenue, North Highlands, California 95660-5595 at no charge or from the internet address www.dca.ca.gov/bhfti/ at no charge.

The code of federal regulations may be downloaded from the internet address of  http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html at no charge. The costs of the standards as of the time of  adoption of these rules are as indicated: ANSI A14.3-1984, entitled "Safety Code for Fixed Ladders." Cost: $25.00. CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992, entitled "American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities." Cost: $47.50. ANSI A1264.1-1989, entitled "Safety Requirements for

 

 

Workplace Floor and Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems." Cost: $25.00. ASME/ANSI A17.1- 1993, entitled "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators," including Addenda A17.1a-1994 and A17.1b- 1995. Cost: $414.00. ASTM E136-1982, entitled "Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C." Cost: $39.00. ASTM E1537, entitled "Standard Method for Fire Testing of Real Scale Upholstered Furniture Items, “Cost: $39.00. ASTM E1590-1994, entitled "Standard Method for Fire Testing of Real Scale Mattresses." Cost: $39.00. ASTM F851-1983, entitled "Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms." Cost: $28.00. California Department of  Consumer Affairs Technical Bulletin No. 129, entitled "Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use in Public Buildings." Cost: No charge. Code of Federal Regulations 16, Part 1632, entitled  "Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads." Cost: $74.00 from Global Engineering Documents. No charges for internet download. UL 924, entitled "Standard for Safety Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment." Cost: $312.00. UL 1975, entitled "Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes." Cost: $355.00.

 

R 29.1809 Fire reporting.

Rule 9. After the occurrence of a fire that results in personal injury or loss of life or property, the administrative authority of a health care facility shall immediately notify the local fire department of all details of the fire. (1) Upon discovery of any unwanted fire, regardless of magnitude, the person in control of the building shall immediately notify the local fire department.

(2)  Whenever an unwanted fire occurs, or upon discovery of a unwanted fire, even though it has been extinguished, the person in control of the building shall immediately notify the local fire department of the existence of the fire, circumstances, and the location of the fire. This requirement does not prohibit the facility from using all diligence necessary to extinguish the fire prior to the arrival of the fire department.

(3)  The administrator or designee shall notify the bureau of fire services of all details of the fire not later than the end of the next business day following the incident.

 

PART 2. FREESTANDING SURGICAL OUTPATIENT FACILITIES

 

 

Rule 21. The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1 to 10, 27 23, 39, and 33 43 of the code that apply to existing business occupancies are adopted by reference, are available for review as specified in these rules, R 29.1802, and apply to type I freestanding surgical outpatient facilities.

Copies of the adopted provisions are available  for  inspection  and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, P.O.  Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555.  The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

 

R 29.1822 Life safety code; adoption by reference for existing type II freestanding surgical outpatient facilities; adoption by reference.

Rule 22. The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1 to 10, 13-6 21, 23, 27 39, and 43 33 of the code that apply to existing ambulatory health care centers and existing business occupancies are adopted by reference in these rules R 29.1802 and apply to existing type II freestanding surgical outpatient facilities. Copies of  the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire

 

 

Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1  Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555.  The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

 

R 29.1823 Life safety code; adoption by reference for new type I freestanding surgical outpatient facilities; adoption by reference; amendments.

Rule 23. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1 to 10, 22, 26, and 3338 of the code that apply to new business occupancies apply to new type I freestanding surgical outpatient facilities and, except for the amendments to the provisions specified in these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1802.

 Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box  30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association,   1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

26-1.1.1. 38.1.1.1 National fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995

edition, entitled "Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety," as adopted in R 29.1801 of these rules, does not apply to the design of new freestanding surgical outpatient facilities construction.

26-3.4. Deleted. 26-3.4.1 Deleted. 26-3.4.2. Deleted.

 

R 29.1824 Life safety code; adoption by reference for new type II freestanding surgical outpatient facilities; adoption by reference.

Rule 24. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1 to 10, 12-6 20, 22, 26 38, and 43 33 of the code that apply to new ambulatory health care centers and new business occupancies apply to new type II freestanding surgical outpatient facilities and, except for the amendments to the provisions specified in these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1801 of these rules. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909 or the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

  (2) Sections 12-6.2.3.2, 12-6.2.3.3, and 26-3.6.1 of the code are amended, and sections 26-3.4, 26-

3.4.1, and 26-3.4.2 of the code are deleted, to read as follows:

12-6.2.3.2. The minimum width of any corridor or passageway required for exit access shall be 44  inches clear. Corridors that serve surgical areas and recovery rooms shall be not less than 6 feet wide and lead to an approved exit in each direction with no reduction in width.

  12-6.2.3.3. Doors in the means of egress from diagnostic or treatment areas, such as x-ray, surgical, or  physical therapy areas, shall provide a minimum clear width of 32 inches. Doors in the means of egress  that serve surgical areas and recovery rooms shall provide a minimum clear width of 41.5 inches.

26-3.4. Deleted. 26-3.4.1. Deleted. 26-3.4.2 Deleted.

 

 

 26-3.6.1Where access to exits is provided by corridors, the corridors shall be separated from use areas  by walls having a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour in compliance with section 6-2.3 of the code. Exception no. 1: Where exits are available from an open floor area. Exception no. 2: Corridors need  not have a fire resistance rating within a space occupied by a single tenant. Exception no. 3: Corridors  need not have a fire resistance rating within buildings protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 7-7 of the code. Exception no. 4. Spaces may be open to the corridors in compliance with section 12.3.6.1 of the code.

 

PART 3. HOSPITALS; MENTAL HOSPITALS

 

R 29.1831 Life safety code; adoption by reference for existing hospitals, mental hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and psychiatric units; adoption by reference; amendment.

Rule 31. Existing hospitals, mental hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and psychiatric units shall be in compliance comply with either of the following provisions:

101A shall be complied with. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of  Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or  from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269,  telephone number 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions at the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50 for the code and $27.00 for standard no. 101A. Sections 13-2.2.1, 13-2.2.6, 13-2.3.4, 13-

2.5.9, 13-3.1.1, 13-3.6.1, 13-3.6.3.1, 13-3.6.3.2, 13-3.6.3.5, 13-3.6.4, and 13-3.7.3 19.3.6.3.6 of the code

are amended, and section 13-3.5.7 is added to the code, is deleted, to read as follows:

   13-2.2.1. Components of means of egress shall be restricted to the permissible types described in section 13-2.2.2 to section 13-2.2.10 of the code. Exception: A health facility which, before the effective date of these rules, was provided with an outside fire escape or escapes as required means of egress or which was provided with an outside fire escape or escapes to correct an existing deficiency created by a dead-end corridor shall not be required to replace the fire escape or escapes to comply with this rule if all of the following requirements are satisfied:

  (a) Upon a request of the office of fire safety the fire escape or escapes are certified by an architect or professional engineer, in affidavit form, attesting to their structural stability.

  (b) The building is protected against fire by blank or closed walls directly under the stairway and for a distance of 6 feet in all other directions, with a window permitted within this area in a fixed fire   window assembly in accordance with section 6-2.3.2.2 of the code.

  (c) The bottom riser terminates at ground level, with the last riser not more than the spacing of a riser above.

  (d) A doorway leading to a fire escape is at floor level.

  13-2.2.6. The width of class A or B ramps shall be as specified in section 13-2.3.3 of the code or  existing ramps may remain subject to the authority having jurisdiction.

  13-2.3.4. The minimum clear width for evacuation purposes only for doors in the means of egress from hospital, nursing home, and limited care sleeping rooms and diagnostic and treatment areas, such as X-  ray, surgery, or physical therapy areas, shall be not less than 32 inches (86 cm). For ambulatory patient and resident use, an existing 30-inch door width shall be permitted.

 

 

13-2.5.9. Every corridor shall provide access to not less than 2 approved exits in accordance with sections 5-4 and 5-5 of the code without passing through any intervening rooms or spaces other than corridors or lobbies. Waiting areas may be located in lobby areas if the waiting areas are in compliance with the waiting area exceptions listed in section 13-3.6.1 of the code. Direct supervision by facility staff is not required for waiting areas if the lobby is separated from corridors entering the lobby by walls and doors that are in compliance with the same fire resistive rating and construction requirements as a smoke barrier wall. Exception: Existing dead-end corridors may be continued in use if it is not practical and feasible to alter them so that exits will be accessible in at least 2 different directions from all points in aisles, passageways, and corridors.

  13-3.1.1. Any stairway, ramp, light or ventilation haft, chute, and other vertical opening between  stories shall be enclosed in accordance with the provisions of section 6-2.4 of the code. The enclosure shall be constructed of material that has a ½-hour-fire-resistance rating. Elevator and dumbwaiter shafts  shall have at least a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating. Doors to shaft openings may remain subject to the authority having jurisdiction if approved fire door construction was utilized to build the doors.

  13-3.5.7. Existing health care facilities that are not totally protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall maintain existing standpipe systems in accordance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 14, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems," as adopted in these rules.

13-3.6.1. Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions that are in compliance with section 13-3.6.2 to section 13-3.6.5 of the code.

  Exception no. 1: Smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code may have spaces that are unlimited in size open to the corridor, if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The spaces shall not be used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or hazardous areas.

  (b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment

are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or the smoke compartment in which the space is located is protected throughout by quick-response sprinklers.

  (c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or the entire space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space. (d) The space does  not obstruct access to required exits.

  Exception no. 2: In smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code, waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment is not more than 600 square feet (55.7  square meters).

  (b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or each area is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space. (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits.

  Exception no. 3: A nursing and control station sufficient in size for the number of occupants served may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The station is staffed 24 hours a day.

  (b) The station does not reduce the required corridor width.

  (c) The station contains only communication and monitoring equipment, a desk or counter, seating, and a storage space for use in charting.

 

 

  (d) Wall and ceiling interior finishes shall have a class A fire hazard classification. The permitted desk or counter and enclosed storage space shall not be constructed of materials that are more hazardous than class B for all exposed surfaces. Exception no. 4: Gift shops which open to the corridor and which are protected in accordance with section 13-3.2.5 of the code. Exception no. 5: Deleted.

  Exception no. 6: Spaces other than patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, and hazardous areas may  be open to the corridor and may be unlimited in area if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) Each space is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff.

  (b) The space and corridors which the space opens onto in the same smoke compartment are protected  by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system that is installed in accordance with the provisions of section 13-3.4 of the code.

  (c) Each space is protected by automatic sprinklers.

  (d) The space is arranged so as not to obstruct access to required exits.

  Exception no. 7: Waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) Each area is not more than 600 square feet (55.7 square meters).

  (b) The area is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff.

  (c) The area is equipped with an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code.

  (d) The area does not obstruct any access to required exits. Exception no. 8: Deleted.

Exception no. 1: Deleted. Exception no. 2: Deleted.

19.3.6.3.6. Deleted.

13-3.6.3.5. Labeled door frames are not required if the door frames and stops are steel or other approved materials that are in compliance with the requirements of national fire protection association standard no. 252, 1995 edition, entitled “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,” as  adopted in these rules. There are no restrictions on door frames in smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Existing door frames of substantial construction are acceptable subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

  13-3.6.4. Transfer grilles, whether or not protected by fusible link-operated dampers, shall not be used  in corridor walls or doors. Exception: Deleted.

  13-3.7.3. Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of section  6-3 of the code and shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than ½ hour. Exception no. 1: When an atrium is used, smoke barriers may terminate at an atrium wall. A minimum of 2 separate smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor.

  Exception no. 2: The smoke dampers specified in the provisions of section 6-3.5.1 of the code are not required. (b) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7, 13, and 33 of the code and the provisions of national fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled “Alternative Approaches to Life  Safety,” that apply to existing health care occupancies, which are adopted by reference in these rules.

The provisions of subdivision (a) of this rule that are not addressed by national fire protection association standard no. 101A shall be complied with. Copies of the adopted provisions are available

 

 

for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and industry Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan  48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts  02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions at the time of adoption of  these rules is $48.50 for the code and $27.00 for standard no. 101A.

 

R 29.1832 Life safety code; adoption by reference for new hospitals, mental hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and psychiatric units; adoption by reference; amendment.

Rule 32. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1-10, 11 12 18, and 33 43 of the code that apply to new hospitals, new mental hospitals, new psychiatric hospitals, and new psychiatric units are adopted by reference in R 29.1802 these rules, except as amended by these rules. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office  of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,  Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions  as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

(2) Sections 12-1.1.1.1, 12-2.5.9, 12-3.5.1, 12-3.6.1, 12-3.6.3.1, 12-3.6.3.2, 12-3.6.4, and 12-3.8.1

Section 18.4.3.7.2.1 of the code is are amended to read as follows:

  12-1.1.1.1. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new buildings or portions thereof used as  health care occupancies. National fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled "Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety," does not apply to the design of new hospital construction.

12-2.5.9. Every corridor shall provide access to not less than 2 approved exits in accordance with the provisions of sections 5-4 and 5-5 of the code without passing through any intervening rooms or spaces other than corridors or lobbies. Waiting areas may be located in lobby areas if the waiting areas are in compliance with the waiting area exceptions listed in section 12-3.6.1 of the code. Direct supervision  by facility staff is not required for waiting areas if the lobby is separated from corridors entering the lobby by walls and doors that are in compliance with the same fire resistance rating and construction requirements as a smoke barrier wall.

  12-3.5.1. All hospitals, including additions to existing buildings, regardless of height, floor area, or construction type, shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system, except as follows:

  (a) This section does not apply to the remodeling of areas of an existing hospital where the remodeling is cosmetic or the area involved is smaller than a typical smoke zone of the facility.

  (b) This section does not apply to an addition to an existing room area unless automatic sprinklers are required by the type of room use.

  (c) In modular health care units, alternative fire suppression systems acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted in place of required automatic sprinkler systems.

  12-3.6.1. Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions that are in compliance with section 12-3.6.2 through section 12-3.6.5 of the code. Exception no. 1: Spaces may be unlimited in area and open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The spaces are not used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or hazardous areas.

  (b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of  the code or the smoke compartment in which the space is located is protected throughout by quick- response sprinklers.

 

 

  (c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or the entire space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 2: Waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment is not more than 600 square feet (55.7  square meters).

  (b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or each area is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 3. A nursing and control station that is sufficient in size for the number of occupants served may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (i) The station is staffed 24 hours a day.

  (ii) The station does not reduce the required corridor width.

  (iii) The station contains only communication and monitoring equipment, a desk or counter, seating, and a storage space for use in charting.

  (iv) Wall and ceiling interior finishes shall have a class A fire hazard classification. The permitted  desk or counter and enclosed storage space shall not be constructed of materials that are more hazardous than class B for all exposed surfaces. Exception no. 4: Gift shops which open to the corridor and which are protected in accordance with section 12-3.2.5 of the code. Exception no. 5: Deleted.

12-3.6.3.1. Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception: Deleted.

  12-3.6.3.2. Doors shall be provided with positive-latching hardware. Roller latches are prohibited. Exception: Deleted. 12-3.6.4. Transfer grilles, whether or not protected by fusible link-operated dampers, shall not be used in corridor walls or doors. Exception: Deleted.

12-3.8.1. Every patient sleeping room shall have an outside window or outside door arranged and located so that it can be opened from the inside to permit the venting of products of combustion and to permit any occupant to have direct access to fresh air in case of emergency. The maximum allowable  sill height shall not be more than 36 inches above the floor. If windows require the use of tools or keys for operation, then the tools or keys shall be located at a prominent location accessible to staff on the floor where the windows are situated. Exception no. 1: The window sill in special nursing care areas, such as areas housing an intensive care unit, a critical care unit, hemodialysis, and neonatal patients,  shall not be more than 60 inches (152 centimeters) above the floor. Exception no. 2: Newborn nurseries and rooms intended for occupancy for less than 24 hours, such as rooms housing obstetrical labor beds,  recovery beds, and observation beds in the emergency department. Exception no. 3: Windows in atrium walls shall be considered outside windows for the purposes of this requirement. Exception no. 4: Deleted.

18.4.3.7.2.1 Where the smoke compartment being modified is not protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 19.3.5.6, the following shall apply:

(1)   Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed of 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) thick, solid- bonded core wood or of construction that resists the passage of fire for not less than 20 minutes.

(2)   Door frames shall be labeled or of steel construction.

(3)   Deleted. Existing roller latches demonstrated to keep the door closed against a force of 5 lbf(22N)  shall be permitted.

PART 4. NURSING HOMES

 

 

 

 

R 29.1841 Life safety code; adoption by reference for existing existing nursing homes; amendment; adoption by reference.

Rule 41. Existing nursing homes shall comply with either of the following provisions: (a) The the provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1-10, 11, 13 19, and 33 43 of the code and the amendments to the provisions specified in these rules that apply to existing health care occupancies, which are adopted by reference in R 29.1802, except for the amendments in these rules. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions at the  time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.Sections 13-2.2.1, 13-2.2.6, 13-2.3.4, 13-2.5.9, 13-3.1.1, 13-

3.6.1, 13-3.6.3.1, 13-3.6.3.2, 19.3.5.1, 13-3.6.3.5, 13-3.6.4, and 13-3.7.3 of the code is are amended, and sections 13-3.5.7 are added to the code, to read as follows:

19.3.5.1. Buildings containing nursing homes shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, unless otherwise permitted by 19.3.5.4.  The facility owner or designated representative shall comply with this requirement within 10 years of the effective date of these rules.

  13-2.2.1. Components of means of egress shall be restricted to the permissible types described in the provisions of section 13-2.2.1 to section 13-2.2.10 of the code. Exception: A health facility which, before the effective date of these rules, was provided with an outside fire escape or escapes as a required means of egress or which was provided with an outside fire escape or escapes to correct an existing deficiency created by a dead-end corridor shall not be required to replace the fire escape or escapes to comply with this rule if all of the following provisions are satisfied: (a) Upon a request of the office of  fire safety, the fire escape or escapes are certified by an architect or professional engineer, in affidavit form, attesting to their structural stability. (b) The building is protected against fire by blank or closed walls directly under the stairway and for a distance of 6 feet in all other directions, with a window permitted within this area in a fixed fire window assembly in accordance with section 6-2.3.2.2 of the code. (c) The bottom riser terminates at ground level, with the last riser not more than the spacing of a riser above. (d) A doorway leading to a fire escape is at floor level.

  13-2.2.6. The width of class A or B ramps shall be as specified in section. 13-2.3.3 of the code or  existing ramps may remain subject to the authority having jurisdiction.

  13-2.3.4. The minimum clear width, for evacuation purposes only, for doors in the means of egress  from hospital, nursing home, and limited care sleeping rooms and diagnostic and treatment areas, such  as X-ray, surgery, or physical therapy areas, shall be not less than 32 inches. For ambulatory patient and resident use, an existing 30-inch door shall be permitted.

 13-2.5.9. Every corridor shall provide access to not less than 2 approved exits in accordance with the provisions of sections 5-4 and 5-5 of the code without passing through any intervening rooms or spaces other than corridors or lobbies. Waiting areas may be located in lobby areas if the waiting areas are in compliance with the waiting area exceptions listed in section 13-3.6.1 of the code. Direct supervision   by facility staff is not required for waiting areas if the lobby is separated from the corridors that enter the lobby by walls and doors that are in compliance with the same fire resistive rating and construction requirements as a smoke barrier wall. Exception: Existing dead-end corridors may be continued in use   if it is not practical and feasible to alter them to that exits will be accessible in at least 2 different directions from all points in aisles, passageways, and corridors.

 

 

  13-3.1.1. Any stairway, ramp, light or ventilation shaft, chute, and other vertical opening between stories shall be enclosed in accordance with the provisions of section 6-2.4 of the code. The enclosure shall be constructed of materials that have a ½ hour fire-resistance rating. Elevator and dumbwaiter  shafts shall have at least a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating. Doors to shaft openings may remain subject to the authority having jurisdiction if approved fire door construction was utilized to build the doors.

  13-3.5.7. Existing health care facilities that are not totally protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall maintain existing standpipe systems in accordance with the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 14, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems," as adopted in these rules.

13-3.6.1. Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions that are in compliance with section 13-3.6.2 to section 13-3.6.5 of the code. Exception no. 1: Smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 13-3.5.3  of the code may have spaces that are unlimited in size open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied: (a) The spaces shall not be used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or  hazardous areas. (b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or the smoke compartment in which the space is located is protected throughout by quick-response sprinklers.  (c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or the entire space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or  similar space. (d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 2: In smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in  accordance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code, waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied: (a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment is not more than 600 square feet (55.7 square meters). (b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or each area is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space. (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 3: A nursing and control station sufficient in size for the number of occupants served may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied: (a) The station is staffed 24 hours a day. (b) The station does not reduce the required corridor width. (c) The station contains only communication and monitoring equipment, a desk or counter, seating, and a storage space for use in charting. (d) Wall and ceiling interior finishes shall have a class A fire hazard classification. The permitted desk or counter and enclosed storage space shall not be constructed of materials that are more hazardous than class B for all exposed surfaces. Exception no. 4: Gift shops open to the corridor that are protected in accordance with section 13-3.2.5 of the code. Exception no. 5: Deleted. Exception no. 6. Spaces other than patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, and hazardous areas may be open to the corridor and may be unlimited in area if all of the following provisions are satisfied: (a) Each space is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff. (b) The space and corridors which the space opens onto in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system that is installed in accordance with the provisions of section 13-3.4 of the code. (c) Each space is protected by  automatic sprinklers. (d) The space is arranged so as not to obstruct access to required exits. Exception  no. 7: Waiting areas shall be permitted to be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:  (a) Each area is not more than 600 square feet (55.7 square meters). (b) The area is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff. (c) The area is equipped with an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code. (d) The area  does not obstruct any access to required exits. Exception no. 8: Deleted.

 

 

  13-3.6.3.1. Doors protecting corridor openings in other than required enclosures of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous areas shall be substantial doors, such as doors constructed of 1 3/4-inch thick solid bonded core wood or constructed to resist fire for not less than 20 minutes and shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception no. 1: In smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 13-3.5.2 of the code, the  door construction requirements under this section are not required, but the doors shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception no. 2: Deleted.

  13-3.6.3.2 Doors shall be provided with a suitable means for keeping the doors closed that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Exception no. 1: Deleted. Exception no. 2: Deleted.

  13-3.6.3.5. Labeled door frames are not required if the door frames and stops are steel or other approved materials that are in compliance with the requirements of national fire protection association standard no. 252, 1995 edition, entitled “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,” as  adopted in these rules. There are no restrictions on door frames in smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Existing door frames of substantial construction are acceptable subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

  13-3.6.4. Transfer grilles, whether or not protected by fusible link-operated dampers, shall not be used  in corridor walls or doors. Exception: Deleted.

  13-3.7.3. Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of section  6-3 of the code and shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than ½ hour. Exception no. 1: When an atrium is used, smoke barriers may terminate at an atrium wall. A minimum of 2 separate smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor. Exception no. 2. The smoke dampers specified in the provisions of section 6-3.5.1 of the code are not required.

  (b) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7, 13, and 33 of the code, the amendments to the chapters set forth in these rules, and the provisions of national fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled “Alternative Approaches to Life Safety,” that apply to existing nursing home occupancies.

Except for the amendments to the chapters, the provisions are adopted by reference these rules.  The provisions of subdivision (a) of this rules that are not addressed by national fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled “Alternative Approaches to Life Safety,” shall be complied with. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services,  P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555.  The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50 for the code and

$27.00 for standard no. 101A.

 

R 29.1842 Life safety code; adoption by reference for new nursing homes; adoption by reference. Rule 42. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1 to10, 11 12 18, and 33 43 of the code that apply to new nursing home occupancies, except as amended by these rules, are adopted by reference in R

19.1802 these rules. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry  Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800- 344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50. (2)  Sections 12-1.1.1.1., 12-2.5.9, 12-3.5.1, 12-3.6.1, 12-3.6.3.1, 12-3.6.3.2, 12-3.6.4, and 12-3.8.1 of the

code are amended, to read as follows: 12-1.1.1.1. National fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled "Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety" does not apply to the design of new nursing home construction.

 

 

12-2.5.9. Every corridor shall provide access to not less than 2 approved exits in accordance with the provisions of sections 5-4 and 5-5 of the code without passing through any intervening rooms or spaces other than corridors or lobbies. Waiting areas may be located in lobby areas if the waiting areas are in compliance with the waiting area exceptions listed in section 12-3.6.1 of the code. Direct supervision   by facility staff is not required for the waiting areas if the lobby is separated from the corridors that enter the lobby by walls and doors that are in compliance with the same fire resistance rating and construction requirements as a smoke barrier wall.

  12-3.5.1. All nursing homes, including additions to existing buildings, regardless of height, floor area,  or construction types, shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system, except  as follows: (a) This section does not apply to the remodeling of areas of an existing nursing home where the remodeling is cosmetic or the area involved is smaller than a typical smoke zone of the  facility. (b) This section does not apply to an addition to an existing room area unless automatic sprinklers are required by the type of room use. (c) In modular health care units, alternative fire  suppression systems, acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, shall be permitted in place of  required automatic sprinkler systems.

12-3.6.1. Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions that are in compliance with section 12-3.6.2 to section 12-3.6.5 of the code. Exception no. 1: Spaces may be unlimited in area and open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The spaces are not used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or hazardous areas.

  (b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of  the code or the smoke compartment in which the space is located is protected throughout by quick- response sprinklers.

  (c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or the entire space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits.

  Exception no. 2: Waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment is not more than 600 square feet (55.7  square meters).

  (b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or each area is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits.

  Exception no. 3: A nursing and control station that is sufficient in size for the number of occupants served may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The station is staffed 24 hours a day.

  (b) The station does not reduce the required corridor width.

  (c) The station contains only communication and monitoring equipment, a desk or counter, seating, and a storage space for use in charting.

  (d) Wall and ceiling interior finishes shall have a class A fire hazard classification. The permitted desk or counter and enclosed storage space shall not be constructed of materials that are more hazardous than class B for all exposed surfaces.

  Exception no. 4: Gift shops which open to the corridor and which are protected in accordance with section 12-3.2.5 of the code.

  Exception no. 5: Deleted.

 

 

  12-3.6.3.1. Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception: Deleted.

  12-3.6.3.2. Doors shall be provided with positive-latching hardware. Roller latches are prohibited. Exception: Deleted.

12-3.6.4. Transfer grilles, whether or not protected by fusible link-operated dampers, shall not be used  in corridor walls or doors. Exception: Deleted.

12-3.8.1. Every patient sleeping room shall have an outside window or outside door arranged and located so that it can be opened from the inside to permit the venting of products of combustion and to permit any occupant to have direct access to fresh air in case of emergency. The maximum allowable  sill height shall not be more than 36 inches above the floor. If windows require the use of tools or keys for operation, then the tools or keys shall be located at a prominent location accessible to staff on the floor where the windows are situated. Exception no. 1: The window sill in special nursing care areas,  such as areas housing an intensive care unit, a critical care unit, hemodialysis, and neonatal patients,  shall not be more than 60 inches (152 centimeters) above the floor. Exception no. 2: Newborn nurseries and rooms intended for occupancy for less than 24 hours, such as rooms housing obstetrical labor beds,  recovery beds, and observation beds in the emergency department. Exception no. 3: Windows in atrium walls shall be considered outside windows for the purposes of this requirement. Exception no. 4: Deleted.

 

PART 5. HOMES FOR THE AGED

 

 

R 29.1851 Life safety code; adoption by reference for existing homes for the aged; adoption by reference; amendments.

Rule 51. Existing homes for the aged shall comply be in compliance with either of the following provisions:

  (a) The the provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1-10, 11, 13 19, and 33 43 of the code and the amendments in these rules that apply to existing limited care occupancies. Except for the provisions of the chapters amended by these rules, the provisions that apply to existing health care occupancies, which are adopted by reference in R 29.1802 these rules, except for the provisions of the chapters amended by these rules. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry  Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800- 344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions at the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

Sections Section 19.3.7.4 is amended 13-2.2.1, 13-2.2.6, 13-2.3.4, 13-2.5.9, 13-3.1.1, 13-3.6.1, 13- 3.6.3.1, 13-3.6.3.2, 13-3.6.3.5, 13-3.6.4, and 13-3.7.3 of the code are amended, and sections 13-1.1.3.1, 13-3.5.8, and 13-3.5.9 and sections 19.3.3.5 and 19.3.6.1.1 are added to the code, to read as follows:

  13-1.1.3.1. (i) Homes for the aged shall be staffed as follows:

  (A) For 19 to 100 residents - 2 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (B) For 101 to 180 residents - 3 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (C) For 181 to 260 residents - 4 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (D) For each additional 80 residents - 1 additional attendant who is awake and fully dressed.

(ii)  Security chart-keyed clocks shall be used. Numerically numbered key stations shall be installed throughout the corridor system of the building.  There shall be not less than 2 key stations, with 1  located at each end of every corridor. Exception: Smoke compartments that are protected throughout with an automatic extinguishing system which is in compliance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code.

 

 

(iii) Security rounds shall be conducted and key-recorded on the charts at least once every hour in each location between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. If the exception to subdivision (ii) is utilized, the security rounds do not need to be key-recorded. Security rounds shall be conducted and recorded on forms acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The facility administration shall keep the key-  recorded charts, or forms documenting rounds if allowed, on file for 1 year and make them available for  review by fire safety inspection authorities.

  (iv) An attendant who is required pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of evacuation. Only the management or an employee of the management shall be considered an attendant.

  (v) 19.3.3.5. Existing home for the aged facilities shall only house mobile residents unless the smoke compartments that house non-mobile residents are protected throughout by an automatic extinguishing system that is in compliance with section 13-19.3.5.3 of the code. The facility owner or designated representative shall comply with this requirement within 2 years of the effective date of these rules.

13-2.2.1. Components of means of egress shall be restricted to the permissible types described in section 13-2.2.2 to section 13-2.2.10 of the code. Exception: A health facility which, before the effective date of these rules, had an outside fire escape or escapes as required means of egress or which had an outside fire escape or escapes to correct an existing deficiency created by a dead-end corridor shall not be required to replace the fire escape or escapes to comply with this rule if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) Upon a request of the office of fire safety, the fire escape or escapes are certified by an architect or professional engineer, in affidavit form, attesting to their structural stability.

  (b) The building is protected against fire by blank or closed walls directly under the stairway and for a distance of 6 feet in all other directions, with a window permitted within this area in a fixed fire window  assembly in accordance with section 6-2.3.2.2 of the code.

  (c) The bottom riser terminates at ground level and the last riser is not more than the spacing of a riser above.

  (d) A doorway leading to a fire escape is at floor level. 13-2.2.6. The width of class A or B ramps shall be as specified in the provisions of section 13-2.3.3 of the code or existing ramps may remain subject to the authority that has jurisdiction.

13-2.3.4 For evacuation purposes only the minimum clear width for doors in the means of egress from hospital, nursing home, and limited care sleeping rooms and diagnostic and treatment areas, such as X-  ray, surgery, or physical therapy, shall be not less than 32 inches (81 centimeters).  For ambulatory patient and resident use, an existing 30-inch door shall be permitted.

  13-2.5.9. Every corridor shall provide access to not less than 2 approved exits in accordance with the provisions of sections 5-4 and 5-5 of the code without passing through any intervening rooms or spaces other than corridors or lobbies. Waiting areas may be located in lobby areas if the waiting areas are in compliance with the waiting area exceptions listed in the provisions of section 13-3.6.1 of the code.

Direct supervision by facility staff is not required for the waiting areas if the lobby is separated from the corridors that enter the lobby by walls and doors that are in compliance with the same fire resistance rating and construction requirements as a smoke barrier wall. Exception: Existing dead-end corridors may be continued in use if it is not practical and feasible to alter them so that exits will be accessible in at least 2 different directions from all points in aisles, passageways, and corridors.

13-3.1.1. Any stairway, ramp, light or ventilation shaft, chute, and other vertical opening between stories shall be enclosed in accordance with the provisions of section 6-2.4 of the code. The enclosure shall be constructed of materials that have a ½ hour fire resistance rating. Elevator and dumbwaiter  shafts shall maintain a minimum 1-hour-fire-resistance rating. Doors to shaft openings may remain subject to the authority having jurisdiction if approved fire door construction was utilized.

 

 

  13-3.5.8. Existing health care facilities that are not totally protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall maintain existing standpipe systems in accordance with the provisions of national fire protection association standard no. 14, 1996 edition, entitled "Standard for Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems," as adopted in these rules

. 13-3.5.9. The main sprinkler control valve or valves shall be electrically supervised so that at least a local alarm will sound at a constantly attended location when the valve is closed. If a constantly attended location is not available, then the local alarm may sound at a routinely monitored location  when the valve is closed.

  13-3.6.1 Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions that are in compliance with sections 13-3.6.1 to 13-3.6.5 of the code.  Exception no. 1: Smoke compartments that are protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 13-3.5.3 of  the code may have spaces that are unlimited in size open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The spaces are not used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or hazardous areas.

  (b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of  the code or the smoke compartment in which the space is located is protected throughout by quick- response sprinklers.

  (c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or the entire space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 2: In smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section  13-3.5.3 of the code, waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment is not more than 600 square feet (55.7  square meters).

  (b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or each area is arranged and located to permit direct  supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 3: A nursing and control station that is sufficient in size for the number of occupants served may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (i) The station is staffed 24 hours a day.

  (ii) The station does not reduce the required corridor width.

  (iii) The station contains only communication and monitoring equipment, a desk or counter, seating, and a storage space for use in charting.

  (iv) Wall and ceiling interior finishes shall have a class A fire hazard classification. The permitted  desk or counter and enclosed storage space shall not be constructed of materials that are more hazardous than class B for all exposed surfaces. Exception no. 4: Gift shops which open to the corridor and which are protected in accordance with section 13-3.2.5 of the code. Exception no. 5: Limited care facilities in smoke compartments that are protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code may have group meeting or multipurpose therapeutic spaces open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The space is not a hazardous area.

  (b) The space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code or the space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from the nursing station or similar location.

 

 

  (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 6: Spaces other than patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, and hazardous areas may be open to the corridor and unlimited in area if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The space and corridors that the space opens onto in the same smoke compartment area are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code.

  (b) Each space is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff.

  (c) Each space is protected by automatic sprinklers.

  (d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 7: Waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) Each area is not more than 600 square feet (55.7 square meters).

  (b) The area is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff.

  (c) The area is equipped with an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code.

  (d) The area does not obstruct any access to required exits. Exception no. 8: In a limited care facility,  group meeting or multipurpose therapeutic spaces, other than hazardous areas, that are under continuous supervision by facility staff may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) Each area is not more than 1,500 square feet (140 square meters).

  (b) Only 1 group meeting or multipurpose therapeutic space is permitted for each smoke compartment.

  (c) The area is located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff. (d) The area is equipped with an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 13-3.4 of the code. The area does not obstruct any access to required exits.

19.3.6.1.1 To provide for the physical needs of residents, seating locations within corridors shall be limited in number and only allowed where essential, such as waiting areas at elevators or outside transportation, and shall meet the following criteria:

(a)  Seating shall not impede on the required width of the corridor and shall be limited to seating which will accommodate up to 2 persons per location.

(b)  Seating arrangements shall be of metal or wood construction or upholstered furniture complying with one of the following provisions:

(i)   The furniture shall meet the criteria specified in 10.3.2.1 and 10.3.3

(ii)   The furniture shall be in a building protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1 (1).

(c)  Pads or cushions used on metal or wood construction or furniture shall meet the requirements of subdivision (b)(i) of this subrule, or NFPA 701.

   Section 13-3.6.3.1. Doors protecting corridor openings in other than required enclosures of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous areas shall be substantial doors, such as doors constructed of 1 3/4-inch  (4.4 centimeters) thick solid bonded core wood or constructed to resist fire for 20 minutes and shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception no. 1: In smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 13-3.5.2 of the code, the door construction requirements specified in this section are not mandatory, but the doors shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception no. 2: Deleted.

  13-3.6.3.2. A door shall be provided with a means which is suitable for keeping the doors closed and which is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Exception no. 1: Deleted. Exception no. 2: Deleted.

  13-3.6.3.5 Labeled door frames are not required if the door frames and stops are steel or other approved materials that are in compliance with the requirements of national fire protection association standard no. 252, 1995 edition, entitled “Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,” as

 

 

adopted in these rules. There are no restrictions on door frames in smoke compartments protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. Existing door frames of substantial construction are acceptable subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

  13-3.6.4. Transfer grilles, whether or not protected by fusible link-operated dampers, shall not be used  in corridor walls or doors. Exception: Deleted.

  13-3.7.3. Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of section  6-3 of the code and shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than ½ hour. Exception no. 1: When an atrium is used, smoke barriers may terminate at an atrium wall. A minimum of 2 separate smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor. Exception no. 2. The smoke dampers specified in the provisions of section 6-3.5.1 of the code are not required.

19.3.7.4 Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in accordance with section 8.5 and shall have a fire resistance of not less than ½ hour, unless otherwise permitted by the following:

(a)  This requirement shall not apply where an atrium is used, and both of the following criteria also shall apply:

(i)   Smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at an atrium wall constructed in accordance with 8.6.7(1)(c).

(ii)   Not less than two separate smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor.

(b)   The smoke dampers specified in the provisions of section 8.5.5.2 of the code are not required.

  (b) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7, 13, and 33 of the code, the amendments to the chapters set forth  in these rules, and the provisions of national fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled “Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety,” that apply to existing limited care occupancies. Except for the amendments to the chapters set forth in these rules, the provisions are adopted by reference in these rules. The provisions of subdivision (a) of this rules that are not addressed by national fire protection association standard no. 101A, 1995 edition, entitled “Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety,” shall be complied with. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for  inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan  48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, !Quincy, Massachusetts  02269, telephone number 1-800-344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of  adoption of these rules is $48.50 for the code and $27.00 for standard no. 1010A. Section 13-1.3.1 is added to the code to read as follows:

13-1.1.3.1. (i) Homes for the aged shall be staffed as follows:

  (A) For 19 to 100 residents - 2 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (B) For 101 to 180 residents - 3 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (C) For 181 to 260 residents - 4 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (D) For each additional 80 residents - 1 additional attendant who is awake and fully dressed.

(ii) Security chart-keyed clocks shall be used. Numerically numbered key stations shall be installed throughout the corridor system of the building. There shall be not less than 2 key stations, with 1 located at each end of every corridor. Exception: Smoke compartments that are protected throughout with an automatic extinguishing system in compliance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code.

  (iii) Security rounds shall be conducted and key-recorded on the charts at least once every hour in each location between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. If the exception to subdivision (ii) is utilized, then the security rounds do not need to be key-recorded. Security rounds shall be conducted and recorded on  forms acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. The facility administration shall keep the key-  recorded charts, or forms documenting rounds if allowed, on file for 1 year and make them available for  review by fire safety inspection authorities.

 

 

  (iv) An attendant who is required pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of evacuation. Only the management or an employee of the management shall be considered an attendant.

  (v) Existing home for the aged facilities shall only house mobile residents unless the smoke compartments that house non-mobile residents are protected throughout by an automatic extinguishing system that is in compliance with section 13-3.5.3 of the code. The facility owner or designated representative shall comply with this requirement within 2 years of the effective date of these rules.

 

R 29.1852 Life safety code; adoption by reference for new homes for the aged; adoption by reference; amendment.

Rule 52. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 7 1 to 10, 11 12 18, and 33 43 of the code that apply to new limited care occupancies, except as amended by these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1802 of these rules. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection and distribution either at the office of the State Fire Safety Board, Office of Fire Safety, Department of Consumer and Industry  Services P.O. Box 30700, 7150 Harris Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, telephone number 1-800- 344-3555. The cost of the adopted provisions as of the time of adoption of these rules is $48.50.

(2) Sections 12-2.5.9, 12-3.4.5.1, 12-3.5.1, 12-3.6.1, 12-3.6.3.1, 12-3.6.3.2, 12-3.6.4, and 12-3.8.1 of

the code are amended, and sections 12-1.1.1.1, 12-1.1.3.1, and 12-3.5.5 Section 18.3.6.1.1 is are added to the code, to read as follows:

  12-1.1.1.1. National fire protection association standard 101A, 1995 edition, entitled "Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety," does not apply to the design of new homes for the aged construction.

12-1.1.3.1. (i) Homes for the aged shall be staffed as follows:

  (A) For 19 to 100 residents - 2 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (B) For 101 to 180 residents - 3 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (C) For 181 to 260 residents - 4 attendants who are awake and fully dressed.

  (D) For each additional 80 residents - 1 additional attendant who is awake and fully dressed.

  (ii) Security rounds shall be conducted and documented on forms acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction at least once every hour between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Security rounds shall include all areas of the facility.

(iii)  An attendant who is required pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of evacuation. Only the management or an employee of the management shall be considered an attendant.

12-2.5.9. Every corridor shall provide access to not less than 2 approved exits in accordance with the provisions of sections 5-4 and 5-5 of the code without passing through any intervening rooms or spaces other than corridors or lobbies. Waiting areas may be located in lobby areas if the waiting areas are in compliance with the waiting area exceptions listed in section 12-3.6.1 of the code. Direct supervision   by facility staff is not required for the waiting areas if the lobby is separated from the corridors that enter the lobby by walls and doors that are in compliance with the same fire resistance rating and construction requirements as a smoke barrier wall.

  12-3.4.5.1. An approved automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in all corridors of limited care facilities. The system shall be installed in accordance with section 7-6 of the code. Exception: If each patient sleeping room is protected by an approved smoke detection system and a local smoke detector is provided at smoke barriers and horizontal exits, then an approved automatic smoke detection system need not be installed in the corridors on the patient sleeping room floors.

 

 

  12-3.5.1 All homes for the aged, including additions to existing buildings, regardless of height, floor area, or construction types, shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.  The following exceptions apply:

  (a) This provision shall not apply to the remodeling of areas of an existing home for the aged if the remodeling is cosmetic or the area involved is smaller than a typical smoke zone of the facility.

  (b) This provision shall not apply to an addition to an existing room area unless automatic sprinklers are required by the type of room use.

  12-3.5.5. The main sprinkler control valve or valves shall be electrically supervised so that at least a local alarm will sound at a constantly attended location when the valve is closed. Where a constantly attended location is not available, the local alarm may sound at a routinely monitored location when the valve is closed.

  12-3.6.1. Corridors shall be separated from all other areas by partitions that are in compliance with sections 12-3.6.2 through 12-3.6.5 of the code. Exception no. 1: Spaces may be unlimited in area and open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The spaces are not used for patient sleeping rooms, treatment rooms, or hazardous areas.

  (b) The corridors onto which the spaces open in the same smoke compartment are protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of  the code or the smoke compartment in which the space is located is protected throughout by quick- response sprinklers.

  (c) The open space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or the entire space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (d) The space does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 2: Waiting areas may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The aggregate waiting area in each smoke compartment is not more than 600 square feet (55.7  square meters).

  (b) Each area is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or each area is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from a nursing station or similar space.

  (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits. Exception no. 3: A nursing and control station that is sufficient in size for the number of occupants served may be open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied

: (a) The station is staffed 24 hours a day.

  (b) The station does not reduce the required corridor width.

  (c) The station contains only communication and monitoring equipment, a desk or counter, seating, and a storage space for use in charting.

  (d) Wall and ceiling interior finishes shall have a class A fire hazard classification. The permitted desk or counter and enclosed storage space shall not be constructed of materials that are more hazardous than class B for all exposed surfaces. Exception no. 4: Gift shops which open to the corridor and which are protected in accordance with section 12-3.2.5 of the code. Exception no. 5: In a limited care facility,  group meeting or multipurpose therapeutic spaces shall be permitted to open to the corridor if all of the following provisions are satisfied:

  (a) The space is not a hazardous area.

  (b) The space is protected by an electrically supervised automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance with section 12-3.4 of the code or the space is arranged and located to permit direct supervision by the facility staff from the nursing station or similar location.

  (c) The area does not obstruct access to required exits.

 

 

18.3.6.1.1 (1) To provide for the physical needs of residents, seating locations within corridors shall be limited in number and only allowed where essential, such as waiting areas at elevators or outside transportation, and shall meet the following criteria:

(a)   Seating shall not impede on the required width of the corridor and shall be limited to seating which will accommodate up to 2 persons per location.

(b) Seating arrangements shall be of metal or wood construction or upholstered furniture complying with 1 of the following provisions:

(i)   The furniture shall meet the criteria specified in 10.3.2.1 and 10.3.3.

(ii)   The furniture shall be in a building protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 9.7.1.1 (1).

(2)  Pads or cushions used on metal or wood construction shall meet the requirements of subdivision (b) of this subrule or NFPA 701, as adopted in chapter 2 of the life safety code, adopted in R 29.1802.

12-3.6.3.1. Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke. Exception: Deleted.

  12-3.6.3.2. Doors shall be provided with positive-latching hardware. Roller latches are prohibited. Exception: Deleted.

12-3.6.4. Transfer grilles, whether or not protected by fusible link-operated dampers, shall not be used in corridor walls or doors.

  Exception: Deleted.

  12-3.8.1. Every patient sleeping room shall have an outside window or outside door arranged and located so that it can be opened from the inside to permit the venting of products of combustion and to permit any occupant to have direct access to fresh air in case of emergency. The maximum allowable  sill height shall not be more than 36 inches (91 centimeters) above the floor. If windows require the use of tools or keys for operation, then the tools or keys shall be located at a prominent location accessible   to staff on the floor where the windows are situated.  Exception no. 1: Deleted. Exception no. 2: Rooms  intended for occupancy for less than 24 hours. Exception no. 3: Windows in atrium walls shall be considered outside windows for the purposes of this requirement. Exception no. 4: Deleted.

 

PART 6. MOBILE AND TRANSPORTABLE UNIT HEALTH CARE STRUCTURES

 

R 29.1861 Requirements for new and existing mobile and transportable unit health care structures. Rule 61. (1) This section applies to new and existing mobile and transportable unit health care structures.

(2)     New and existing mobile and transportable unit health care structures shall be in compliance with all of the following provisions:

(a)      If a dock seal-type connector is utilized between the mobile or transportable unit and the health care facility, then the dock seal manufacturer's specifications shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for review and approval. The maximum length of a dock seal connector is 10 feet (3 meters).

(b)      If conventional building construction is used for the connecting link between the unit and the health care facility, compliance, as applicable, with section 12-1.6.2 18.1.6.4 or 13-1.6.2 19.1.6.4 of the code is required.

(c)      A unit shall be located not less than 10 feet (3 meters) from any unprotected building opening. Building openings include doors, windows, and louvers. A unit shall be located not less than 20 feet (6.1 meters) from a patient sleeping room window unless permitted by the department of consumer and industry services community health bureau of health systems.

 

 

(d)    The unit shall be protected throughout by an approved fire suppression system that is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements, applicable national fire protection association standards, and is in compliance with the act.

Exception: Existing units that do not have a fire suppression system may continue in use. Any major renovation to an existing unit shall require compliance with subsection (d) of this rule. Major renovation includes replacement of diagnostic or treatment equipment or changes to the interior of the unit that affects more than 50% of the square footage area of the unit.

(e)      At least one portable fire extinguisher that is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the national fire protection association standard no. 10, 1994 2002 edition, entitled "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers," as adopted in chapter 2 of the life safety code, adopted in R 29.1802 these rules, shall be provided in the control room or other staffed location within the unit.

(f)    The administration of the health care facility shall provide a written plan and training to staff assigned to work in the unit that includes evacuation of patients, securing and separating the unit from the health care facility in the case of a fire or other emergency, and notification of appropriate emergency personnel. The written plan and documentation of training shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction upon request.

(g)      If the mobile or transportable unit is shared with other health care facilities, a fire pull station shall be installed in the docking area of each of the shared health care facilities. The pull station shall initiate the health care facility fire alarm system.

(h)      If an overhead door is used for patient access between the unit and the building, then a side-hinged, swinging-type door that is a minimum 41.5 inches (105 centimeters) in clear width shall be provided on the unit.

Exception no. 1: If patients are transported onto the unit on a stretcher that is 28 inches (71.1 centimeters) or less in width, then a side-hinged door that is a minimum of 32 inches (81 centimeters) in clear width shall be permitted.

Exception no. 2: Existing swinging door installations that are less than 41.5 inches (105 centimeters) in clear width may continue to be used subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

(i)      Interior finish materials shall be a minimum class C as defined in section 6-5 of the code.

 

 

PART 7. HOSPICE FACILITIES

 

R 29.1871.  Code; new and existing hospice facilities; adoption by reference; amendment. Rule 71.  (1)  The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 18, and 43 of the code that apply to new hospice occupancies, except as amended by these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1801.

(2) The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 19, and 43 of the code that apply to existing hospice occupancies, except as amended by these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1801. Sections 18.4.3.7.2.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:

18.4.3.7.2.1 Where the smoke compartment being modified is not protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 19.3.5.6, the following shall apply:

(a)   Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed of 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) thick, solid- bonded core wood or of construction that resists the passage of fire for not less than 20 minutes.

(b)   Door frames shall be labeled or of steel construction.

(c)   Deleted.