2 PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

 

SOAHR 2005-013

 

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF CHILD WELFARE LICENSING

CHILDREN'S AND ADULT FOSTER CARE CAMPS

 

Filed with the Secretary of State on

These rules take effect 60 days after filing with the Secretary of State

 

(By authority conferred on the director of the Family Independence Agency Michigan Department of Human Services by sections 2, 5, 10, and 14 of Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973 PA 116, as

amended, by sections 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of 1979 PA 218 and Executive Reorganization Orders Nos.

1996-1, and No. 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2004-4, being §§   MCL 722.112, 722.115, 722.120, 722.124,

400.709, 400.710, 400.711, 400.712, 400.713, 330.3101, and 445.2001, 445.2011, and 400.226 of the

Michigan Compiled Laws)

 

Draft July 21, 2006

 

R 400.11101, R400.11102, R400.11103, R400.11106, R400.11109, R400.11113, R400.11115, R400.11119, R400.11121, R400.11123, R400.11125, R400.11127, R400.11131, R400.11133, R400.11135, R400.11137, R400.11139, R400.11141, R400.11143, R400.11145, R400.11201, R400.11203,   R400.11205,   R400.11207,   R400.11208,   R400.11209,   R400.11211,   R400.11213,

R400.11215, R400.11217, R400.11219, R400.11221, R400.11227 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, R400.11208, R400.11224, and R400.11136 are added to the Code, and R400.11305 of the Code is rescinded.

 

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

R 400.11101   Definitions.

Rule 101. (1) As used in this part:

(a)    "Act 116" means Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973, as amended, being §722.112 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws. 1973 PA 116.

(b)    "Act 218" means Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, as amended, being §400.701 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws. 1979 PA 218.

(c)    "Adult" means either of the following: (i) A person who is 18 years of age or older.

(ii) A person who is placed in an adult foster care family home or an adult foster care home pursuant to section 5(6) or (8) of 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.115.

(d)    "Authorized person,” means a parent, guardian, or adult camper's designee.

 

 

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(e)     "Camp" means a camp as defined in Section 1 of the Aact 116, or Section 3 of Aact 218, and R  400.11106.

 

 

(f)     "Camper" means a minor child who receives services, including care, guidance, protection, and supervision, and an adult who is aged, emotionally disturbed, developmentally disabled, or physically handicapped and who requires supervision on an ongoing basis.

(g)      "Camper with disabilities" means a camper who requires assistance in managing daily living, movement, or behavior to assure his or her safety and well-being.

(h)     "Campsite" means an outdoor setting which that has natural or man-made features available for outdoor living and/or activities and which is located where a camp is operated.

(i)“Day” means any portion of a calendar day.

(j)    “Day camp” means a camp that provides care less than 24 hours a day.

(j) (l)"Excessive restraint" means restricting movement beyond that which is necessary to assist a camper to regain control or which that is necessary to protect the camper from injuring himself or herself or others. Restraint, when used, shall be the least amount of force necessary over the shortest period of time necessary.

  (k)(m) "Facilities" means the structures, furnishings, and installations provided on a campsite for living and program purposes.

(n)   “Natural environment” means the camp program is run out-of-doors at least 51% of the time.

(o)   “Residential camp” means a camp that provides care on a 24-hour basis.

  (l) (p)"Staff member" means either a paid employee or a volunteer who has responsibility for the direct personal care, guidance or supervision of campers.

(q)   “Travel camp” means a camp that provides care on a 24-hour basis that is not stationed at a specific camp site.

(r)    “Troop camp” means a camp sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of the USA that provides care on a 24-hour basis and is not stationed at a specific camp site.

  (m) (s) "Watercraft" means any of the following:

(i)    An inner tube.

(ii)    A canoe.

(iii)    A rowboat.

(iv)    A kayak.

(v)    A raft.

(vi)    A paddleboat.

(vii)     A sailboat.

(viii)     A sailboard.

(ix)    A personal watercraft.

(x)    A power boat.

(xi)    A pontoon boat.

(xii)     Any other craft used for activity by campers on water.

(2) Terms defined in the act 116 and act 218 have the same meaning when used in these rules.

 

R 400.11102   Deemed status; rule expiration.

Rule 102. (1) The department may accept, for the purpose of determining compliance with this part, except for R 400.11109(4), (7), and (8), R 400.11121, R 400.11133(3), R 400.11135, R 400.11147, and

R 400.11149, evidence that the camp is currently accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body.

(2)   (a) A camp shall request deemed status on an annual basis.

(2b) If accreditation is accepted, a camp shall submit to the department a copy of the most recent accreditation report within 60 days of receipt.

(c) A camp shall only be eligible for deemed status if the license is on a regular status.

 

 

(3)   The acceptance of accreditation in subrule (1) of this rule does not prohibit the department from conducting on-site investigations or requiring environmental health and fire safety inspections at intervals determined by the department.

(4) This rule expires on September 1, 2005.

 

R 400.11103 Adoption of standards by reference.

Rule 103. The department adopts by reference in these rules the standards

set forth in this rule. The standards referenced in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule are available from the American Red Cross, 333 West Street 2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, the National Outdoor Leadership School, 284 Lincoln Street, Lander WY 82520-2848 or The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of Agriculture, www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines at the costs specified.  The standards referenced in this rule are also available for inspection, and distribution to the public at cost, from the Bureau of Regulatory Services, Department of Consumer and Industry  Services, Office of Children and Adult Licensing, Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 30650, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The costs indicated are those in effect at the time these rules were promulgated.

(1)   The American Red Cross standards adopted are as follows:

(a)     Manual no. 656101 656128 entitled "Responding to Emergencies - Instructors Manual," 1996, -

$20.00.   2005, $28.00.

(b)       Manual  no.  652049  652111  entitled  "Red  Cross  CPR/AED  for  the  Professional  Rescuers  -

Instructor's Manual," 1993, - $7.50 2002, $9.50

(c)  Manual no. 652031 entitled " First Aid and CPR Instructor's Manual,"  1993, - $4.50.

(cd) Manual no. 654112 655728 entitled "Lifeguarding - Instructor's Manual with Update,"  1994, -

$16.00. 2003, $32.95

(e) Manual no. 654171 entitled "Basic Water Rescue and Small Craft Safety - Instructor's Manual," 1997 - $5.50.

(i) Prevention, pages 193 and 194.

  (ii) Emergency plan, page 197.

  (iii) Safety tips, page 194.

  (iv) Personal flotation devices, page 194.

  (v) Emergency response, pages 203 through 205.

  (vi) Water assists, pages 206 and 207.

  (vii) Boating safety, pages 200 through 204.

  (viii) Understanding drowning, page 193.

(fg) Manual Video no. 652054 655109 entitled "Bloodborne Pathogens Training - Preventing Disease Transmission," 1993 - $1.00. 2005, $48.00

(2)   The National Outdoor Leadership School Standards are as follows:

(a)    Manual no. 16175 entitled “Wilderness First Responder’s Textbook,” 2005, $29.95.

(b)    Manual no. 16378 entitled “Wilderness First Aid,” 2005, $14.95.

(3)    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of Agriculture standard is Dietary             Guidelines             for            Americans              2005,            available              online             at  www.healthierus/gov/dietaryguidelines.

 

400.11106   Applicability.

 

 

Rule 106. This part applies to all adult foster care camps and to children's camps as follows: (a) A day camp that operates for 5 or more hours per day for 10 or more

days in any 30-day period.

(ab) A residential, day, travel, or troop camp that operates for 5 or more overnights days in any 14-day period.

(b) A camp begins operating when the camp assumes responsibility for the campers.  The same group of campers does not have to attend the whole time of camp  operation.

 

R 400.11109 Staff.

Rule 109. (1) A camp shall have a camp director who is on duty or in residence at the campsite and who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the camp and for assuring the care, safety, and protection of campers.

(2)   A camp director shall:

(a)    Be not less than 21 years of age.

(b)     Have a minimum of 8 weeks of full-time experience working with a population similar to that which the camp serves.

(c)    Have a minimum of 4 weeks of full-time administrative experience in an organized camp or similar program.

(d)    A camp director shall be familiar with these administrative rules.

(3)   A camp shall notify the department within 30 days of employing a new camp director.

(24) If the camp director is away from the operation for more than 12 hours, then the person who is left in charge shall meet all of the requirements specified in subrule (1) of this rule.

(35) A camp shall maintain a roster of all current staff members.

(46) Before assignment, a camp shall evaluate all of the following characteristics for each staff member in relation to the duties to be assigned:

(a)    Character.

(b)    Emotional stability.

(c)    Health.

(d)    Ability.

(e)    Experience.

(f)    Education.

(57) A camp shall maintain a personnel record, collected before initial assignment, for each staff member. The record shall include all of the following information:

(a)    Name.

(b)        Documentation  of  compliance  where  the  position  occupied  has  experience  or  education requirements specified by an administrative rule.

(c)    Prior work history, including camp experience.

(d)    Three statements of positive reference which that  are obtained before staff assignment and which that are from persons unrelated to the staff member.

(e)      A  statement  of  any  criminal  convictions  other  than  minor  traffic  violations  and  one  of  the following:

(i)           Documentation directly from the Michigan State Police or the equivalent state, Canadian provincial, or other country where the person usually resides, law enforcement agency that the person has no criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.

(ii)       Documentation from an entity accessing either Michigan State Police Records or equivalent state, Canadian provincial, or other country law enforcement agency where the person usually resides, that the person has no criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.

 

 

(f)    Documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services, the equivalent state or Canadian provincial agency, or equivalent agency in the country where the person usually resides, that the person has not been determined to be a perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect.

(68) A camp shall have a written job description for each staff classification covered by these rules. The job description shall set forth all of the following information:

(a)    Duties.

(b)    Qualifications.

(c)    Education and training requirements.

(d)    Lines of authority.

A camp shall provide each staff member with a copy of the job description for the position the staff member fills.

(79 A camp shall establish and provide a pre-camp training program for staff members. A camp shall ensure that the overall training time shall be not less than 3 hours for each week of the first 10 weeks of the camp's operation.

(810) A camp shall ensure that the program content for the pre-camp training is in writing and includes all of the following information:

(a)    The camp's philosophy, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

(b)    Procedures and requirements of these rules related to each staff member's duties.

(c)    Camper behavior management.

(d)    Developmental needs of the population that is served.

(e)    Acceptable techniques of camper supervision.

(911) A camp shall establish and provide an in-service training program for staff members.  A camp shall maintain a written record of the training content, dates, and times.

 

R 400.11113    Behavior management.

Rule 113. (1) A camp shall have and follow a written camper behavior management policy.

(2)   A camp shall include in the policy, methods for the positive behavior management of campers.

(3)   A camp shall include in the policy a statement that a camper shall not be deprived of food or sleep; shall not be placed alone without staff supervision, observation, and interaction; or shall not  be subjected to hazing, ridicule, threat, corporal punishment, excessive physical exercise, or excessive restraint.

(4)   A camp shall furnished a copy of the policy to all staff members.

 

R 400.11115    Child and adult protection plan.

Rule 115. (1) A camp shall develop and follow a written plan to assure compliance with 1975 PA Act  No. 238 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended, being § MCL 722.621 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the child protection law, and sections 11 to 11f and 14 of 1939 PA Act  No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, being § MCL 400.11 to 400.11f and 400.14 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the adult protection law.

(2)   The plan shall cover all of the following areas:

(a)    Reporting responsibilities.

(b)    Confidentiality.

(c)     Isolation Separation of an alleged perpetrator from campers until the incident is resolved, until the threat is removed, or as long as necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the campers.

 

R 400.11119    Health service policy.

Rule 119. (1) A camp shall have and follow a written health service policy that is appropriate to the population served and the environment of the campsite.

 

 

(2)   A camp shall establish the health service policy in consultation with, and reviewed annually by, a licensed physician.

(3)   A camp's health service policy shall cover all of the following subjects:

(a)    Procedures for camper health screening.

(b)    Arrangements for on-call health care consultation services.

(c)     Arrangements for emergency health care services and emergency transportation to an emergency health care facility.

(d)      Standing health care orders which that are defined as written instructions from the camp's consulting physician for the handling of injuries and illnesses of campers.

(e)    First aid and health care supplies.

(f)    The storage and administration of prescription and nonprescription drugs and medications.

(g)    Medical procedures for camper trips away from a campsite.

(h)    Procedures for daily observation of each camper's physical state.

(i)    Procedures for prompt and responsive notification of the camper's authorized person.

(j)    Health officer staffing.

(k)     Procedures for preventing disease transmission/universal precautions equivalent to the procedures set forth in the American Red Cross manual number 655109 652054, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

 

R 400.11121    Health care staff.

Rule 121. (1) A person who serves as a camp health officer shall hold certification that is equivalent to community first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer the requirements set forth in the American red cross   manual   number   652111   652049,   which   is   adopted   by   reference   in   R   400.11103.

(2) A day camp shall have, at a minimum, an agreement for the provision of emergency medical services with the local Emergency Services Provider or EMT that is within a 5-minute response time, or employ a health officer, as defined in subrule 4, who is on duty at the camp.

(13) A resident, troop, or travel camp shall employ a health officer who is on duty or in residence at the camp.

(4)   A health officer shall be 1 of the following:

(a)    A licensed physician.

(b)    A licensed physician’s assistant.

(c)    A licensed nurse practitioner. (bd) A registered nurse.

(ce) A licensed practical nurse.

(df) A licensed emergency medical technician.  (eg) A licensed medical first responder.

(h) An adult who is certified as a wilderness first responder or has met the requirements equivalent to those set forth by the National Outdoor Leadership School manual number 16175, which is adopted by reference in R400.11103.

(5)   If 20% or more of the camper population are campers with disabilities, a health officer shall be 1 of the following:

A licensed physician.

A licensed physician’s assistant. (bc) A registered nurse.

(cd) A licensed practical nurse.

 

 

(de) A licensed emergency medical technician.  (ef) A licensed medical first responder.

(6)     A person who is licensed in another state or Canadian province as a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse, or emergency medical technician is deemed to meet the requirements of subrules (24) and (35) of this rule.

 

R 400.11123 Health facilities.

Rule 123. (1) An adult foster care camp, and a children's day and resident camp shall have a designated area to serve as a health center.

(2)   A camp shall provide for the temporary isolation of any camper, staff member, or other person in camp who comes in contact with campers and who is suspected of having a contagious disease. The place of isolation shall ensure privacy and quiet and shall not be located in, or directly adjacent to, a food storage, preparation, or serving area.

(3)    A camp shall hold all prescription and nonprescription drugs and medications in secure locked storage unless medically contraindicated.

 

R 400.11125    Staff health requirement.

Rule 125. A camp shall maintain a health history statement for each staff member. The statement shall include any physical limitations, current infectious diseases, and any current prescription drugs or medications. A camp shall maintain and safeguard any health information received in accordance with Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being §333.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled  Laws a manner consistent with the confidentiality requirements of Act 116 for children and their families and Act 218.

 

R 400.11127    Camper health requirements.

Rule 127. (1) A camp shall maintain, in the camp, for each camper and minor staff person, a statement signed by an authorized person which that authorizes the camp to consent to emergency medical or surgical treatment of the camper or minor staff person and to routine, nonsurgical medical care.  If there is a religious objection to consenting to receipt of  emergency  medical or surgical treatment, the authorized person shall submit a written statement to the effect that the camper is in good health and that the person signing assumes the health responsibility for the camper.

(2)   A camp shall maintain, in the camp, a health history statement signed by an authorized person for each camper and minor staff person. The statement shall include all of the following information:

(a)    Current prescription and nonprescription drugs and medications.

(b)    Immunization status.

(c)    Physical limitations.

(d)    Allergies.

(e)    Any special health and behavioral considerations.

(3)   A camp shall maintain and safeguard any health information received in (accordance with Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being §333.1101 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws. a manner consistent with the confidentiality requirements of Act 116 for children and their families and Act 218.

(4)    A camp shall maintain camper health records for 3 years from the last day the camper is in attendance.

(35) A camp shall follow any instructions provided by a camper's physician or authorized person to meet the health and behavior needs of a camper admitted to the camp.

(46) During group overnight activities outside the geographical area served by the camp's cooperating local emergency health care facility, a camp shall ensure that the emergency treatment consent form, the

 

 

health history statement, and the authorized person emergency contact information for each camper shall accompany the group.

(57) A camp shall ensure that a camper is screened within the first 24 hours after the camper's initial arrival at a camp. The health screening shall include all of the following:

(a) The checking in of prescription and nonprescription drugs and medications. All medication must be in the original container.

(bc) A review of the health history statement.

(cd) A discussion with the camper concerning current health needs.

(de) An observation of the camper's physical state paying particular attention to potential contagious diseases and possible abuse.

(68) A camp shall maintain a permanent medical record that lists all of the following information:

(a)    Date of treatment.

(b)    Name of camper.

(c)    Ailment.

(d)    Treatment prescribed or medication dispensed.

(e)    Identification of the person providing the treatment.

(79) A camp shall submit a written report, on forms furnished by the department, to the department if a camper dies or if a camper has an accident or illness that results in an overnight stay in a hospital or clinic or being sent home. A camp shall submit the report within 48 hours of the death, injury, or illness.

 

R 400.11131    Nutrition and food service.

Rule 131. (1) A camp shall establish and follow a written policy for its nutrition and food service program. The policy shall relate to the population served, the activities conducted, and environmental conditions and shall cover all of the following subjects:

(a)    Meal patterns.

(b)    Meal hours.

(c)    Type of food service.

(d)    Handling of special diets.

(2)   A camp shall provide not less than 3 meals to each camper each day in an adult foster care camp and children's resident, troop and travel camp, unless medically contraindicated and documented.

(3)   A camp shall ensure that meals are sufficient in quantity and meet or exceed current the nutritional guidelines (allowances recommended in the publication entitled "Basic Nutrition Facts," pages 6-8 and  6-9, Michigan Department of Community Health publication no. H-808, 1990. A reprint of the pages may be obtained without charge from the Bureau of Regulatory Services, Michigan Department of  Consumer and Industry Services, P.O. Box 30650, Lansing, Michigan 48909 as set forth in by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

(4)      A camp shall assure that a camper with special dietary needs is provided a diet and accommodations in accordance with the camper's needs and with the instructions of the camper's authorized person or a physician.

(5)   A camp shall maintain each week's menu on file until the end of the camp season.

 

R 400.11133    High adventure activities; definition; written statement; adult activity leader.

Rule 133. (1) As used in this rule, "high adventure activity" means a camp program that requires specially trained staff or special safety precautions to reduce the possibility of an accident. Programs in this category include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a)    Target sports.

 

 

(b)    Aquatics.

(c)    Trail sports.

(d)    Adventure challenge courses.

(e)    Climbing and or rappelling.

(f)    Winter sports.

(g)    Horseback riding and equestrian activity.

(gh) Traveling groups pursuant to R400.11145(1).

(2)   For high adventure activities identified in subrule (1) of this rule, and for any activity identified by the licensee as a high adventure activity, the licensee shall develop and assure adherence to a written program statement that covers all of the following:

(a)    Activity leader training and experience qualifications.

(b)    Specific staff-to-camper ratio appropriate to the activity.

(c)    Classifications and limitations for camper participation.

(d)    Arrangement, maintenance, and inspection of the activity area.

(e)    Appropriate equipment and the inspection and maintenance of the equipment.

(f)    Safety precautions.

(3)    High adventure activities shall be conducted by an adult activity leader who has training or experience in conducting the activity.

 

R 400.11135    Certified aAquatic staff supervisor.

Rule 135. (1) A camp shall have an certified aquatic supervisor who is an adult on duty at each aquatic activity.     This The aquatic supervisor shall be responsible for the enforcement of safety rules and procedures governing the all aquatic activity. This adult shall be present during all aquatic activity. (2)The number of aquatic supervisors needed for an aquatic activity shall be one (1) certified aquatic supervisor for up to 50 campers.  For more than 50 campers, an additional certified aquatic supervisor is required.

(3)  A certified aquatic supervisor shall be certified as specified in the high adventure statement for each aquatic activity. Certificates shall be one of the following:

(a)     Equivalent to the lifeguard and CPR requirements set forth in the American Red Cross manuals, numbers 654112 and 652049 655728 and 652111 respectively, which are adopted by reference in R 400.11103 for any of the following:

(i)    Lifeguard training.

(ii)    Swim instruction.

(iii)    Instructor or Instructor Trainer.

(b)    Equivalent certification, as approved by the Department.

(c)    For a watercraft activity, an adult who has satisfactorily completed training and certification that is equivalent to the requirements set forth in the American Red Cross manual number 654171, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

(4)   Aquatic staff supervisors shall not engage in an activity that will distract them from their duties.

 

 

No. Of Campers:	Up to 20    Up to 30    Up to 40    Up to 50	Over 50
Aquatic Supervisor

 

 

Level 1           1           1           1           1              1 per 50

 

Aquatic Supervisor Level 2, Open

Water Swim        0           0           0           0              1

 

Aquatic             1           2           3           4              1 per 10 Observer

  (4) A level 1 aquatic supervisor shall be one of the following:

  (a) An adult who has satisfactorily completed training and certification that is equivalent to the lifeguard and CPR requirements set forth in the

American red cross manuals, numbers 654112 and 652049 respectively, which are adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

  (b) An adult aquatic observer if assisted by a person who is not less than

16 years of age and who meets the training requirements of subdivision (a) of  this subrule.

  (c) For a watercraft activity, an adult who has satisfactorily completed training and certification that is equivalent to the requirements set forth

in the American red cross manual number 654171, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

  (5) A level 2 aquatic supervisor shall be an adult who has satisfactorily completed training and certification that is equivalent to the lifeguard plus waterfront and headguard modules and CPR requirements set forth in the

American red cross manuals numbers 654112 and 652049 respectively, which  are adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

  (6) An aquatic observer shall be not less than 16 years of age and shall have completed training that is equivalent to the requirements set forth in

the American red cross manual number 652223, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.)

 

R 400.11136 Aquatic observers.

Rule 136 (1) An aquatic observer shall be a person not less than 16 years of age who has received 4 hours or more of training from a certified aquatic supervisor.

(2)   In addition to meeting the requirements for R 400.11135, the number of aquatic observers needed for an aquatic activity shall be one (1) aquatic observer for up to 20 campers. For each additional 10 campers, one (1) additional aquatic observer is required.

(3)   Aquatic observers shall not engage in an activity that will distract them from their duties.

 

R 400.11137    Swimming area; lifesaving equipment.

Rule 137. (1) A camp shall clearly delineate areas for advanced swimmers, intermediate swimmers, and non-swimmers in any swimming area used by campers.

A camp may have less than 3 swimming areas.

(2)   A camp shall provide lifesaving equipment at each permanent swimming area and shall place the equipment so that it is immediately available in case of an emergency. At a minimum, the equipment shall include all of the following:

(a)    A whistle or other audible signal device for each staff person on duty.

 

 

(b)    An assist pole or other appropriate reaching assist device.

(c)      An ring buoy or other appropriate throwing assist device that has a rope attached that is of sufficient length for the area.

(d)    A backboard that has a head restraint and with a minimum of 3 straps.

(e)    A first-aid kit.

(f)    A rescue tube.

(3)     A camp shall provide lifesaving equipment for non-swimming aquatic activities other than  swimming and at any temporary swimming site and shall place the equipment so that it is immediately available in case of an emergency. At a minimum, the equipment shall include all of the following:

(a)    A whistle or other audible signal device.

(b)    A throwing assist device.

(c)    A first-aid kit.

 

R 400.11139    Aquatic procedures.

Rule 139. (1) A camp shall classify each camper according to aquatic ability before the camper engages in an aquatic activity. All campers and staff are considered non-swimmers unless tested.

(2)   A camp shall not permit a camper to participate in an aquatic activity that requires higher skills than the camper's swimming classification, except during formal instruction.

(3)   A camp shall establish and enforce an method accounting system, such as the buddy system, for supervising campers involved in an aquatic activity.  The system used shall include all of the following:

(a)    Procedures for camper check-in.

(b)    Procedures for camper check-out.

(c)     The periodic accounting for the whereabouts of each camper by a member of the aquatic staff. Aquatic staff shall conduct checks account for campers at least once every 10 minutes.

(4)   A camp shall establish and follow a written aquatic emergency plan for each aquatic activity.  The plan shall cover all of the following areas:

(a)    Rescue procedures and frequency of drills.

(b)    Camper accountability.

(c)    Prompt evacuation.

(d)    Notification of outside emergency services.

(5)   A camp shall use an accounting system as defined in subrule (3) for supervising camper swimming at sites other than a permanent camp waterfront. One aquatic observer shall assist an aquatic supervisor for every 10 campers or fraction thereof in the water. Aquatic staff shall account for campers conduct  buddy checks at least once every 5 minutes.

(6)   A camp shall not conduct swimming programs during the hours of darkness. This subrule does not prohibit the use of swimming pools that have underwater and deck lighting that provides unrestricted vision.

(7)   A camp shall allow headfirst diving in designated areas only.

(8)  A camp shall not allow headfirst diving in water that is less than 5 feet deep. Aquatic staff shall use the following table to determine minimum diving area depths and distances from the end of the board or platform:

 

Diving Condition                 Water depth     Distance Competitive swimming

and swimming classes               5 feet        10 feet

 

Platform less than 2 feet

above the water                   8 feet        10 feet

 

 

 

Board 2 feet or less above the water	10 feet	15 feet
Board more than 2 feet above the water	15 feet	20 feet

 

R 400.11141    Watercraft and waterskiing activities.

Rule 141. (1) A camp shall conduct watercraft activities only during daylight hours.

(2)  A camp shall ensure that an occupant of a watercraft which is less than

26 feet long wears an appropriately sized, coast guard approved, personal flotation device.

(3)  A camp shall ensure that an appropriately sized personal flotation device is worn by any water-skier or other towed activity participant. The floatation device shall be approved by the coast guard for water skiing.

(4)   A camp shall not permit a nonswimmer to be in a sailboat unless the nonswimmer is accompanied by an adult swimmer.

(5)   A camp shall ensure that the aquatic supervisor or an adult aquatic observer has immediate access to a watercraft with which to provide emergency assistance. The watercraft shall be of a size and capacity to provide emergency assistance appropriate to the size and conditions of the body of water.

(6)   A camp shall not locate a watercraft docking area in a swimming area.

(7)   A camp shall ensure that a swimming area is not used for the launching or dropping of water-skiers.

(8)   A camp shall observe the rated capacity of a watercraft.

  (9) A camp shall not use personal flotation devices that are made of kapok.

 

R 400.11143    Transportation policy statement; drivers and vehicles.

Rule  143.  (1)  A  camp  shall  establish  and  follow  written  policies  for  program  and  emergency transportation. The policies shall include all of the following:

(a)    Driver qualifications.

(b)    Vehicle inspection and maintenance.

(c)    Camper supervision.

(d)    Emergency evacuation.

(e)    Camper loading and unloading procedures.

(2)   A camp shall ensure that the driver of a vehicle that transports campers is      an adult who possesses a valid operator or chauffeur license appropriate to the vehicle driven and the circumstances of its use.

(3)    A camp shall ensure that a vehicle used for transporting campers is appropriately licensed and inspected if as required by state law.

(4)   In a vehicle that is required by law to be equipped with passenger safety belts, a camp shall ensure that the driver and all passengers are properly restrained by passenger safety belts while the vehicle is in motion.

(5)   A camp shall ensure that a camper is transported only in the part of a vehicle that is designed by the manufacturer for passenger transportation, and the number of passengers shall not exceed the manufacturer’s rated capacity for the vehicle.

This subrule does not prohibit the use of a haywagon for hayrides if the camp ensures all of the following:

(a)    The haywagon is properly marked and lighted and has perimeter sideboards to reduce the risk of a camper falling off.

(b)    An adult staff member rides on the haywagon and supervises the campers.

(c)    Campers keep their hands and feet inside the perimeter of the haywagon while on the hayride.

 

 

(6)   An adult foster care camp, children's resident camp, and a children's day camp shall have a vehicle available at all times for use in emergency situations.

(7)    If a watercraft is used to transport campers to or from a campsite, then a camp shall use only a watercraft that has a rated capacity.

 

R 400.11145    Traveling groups.

Rule 145. (1) A camp shall ensure that not less than 2 staff members accompany any traveling group. A camp shall ensure that 1 of the staff members is an adult. A camp shall ensure that 1 of the staff members holds training and certification that is equivalent to the requirements set forth in the American red cross manual number 652031 National Outdoor Leadership School manual number 16378, that which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103 in standard wilderness first aid.

(2)   If a group of campers travels away from an adult foster care camp or children's resident camp for more than 2 consecutive overnights, then the camp shall keep a travel plan on file at the camp. The travel plan shall include an itinerary and preestablished check-in times.

(3)   For a travel camp, a camp shall leave a travel plan, which includes an itinerary and pre-established check-in times, with a designated home base person. A camp shall provide a copy of the itinerary and the name and telephone number of the home base person to each camper's authorized person and to the department not less than 2 weeks before the group's departure. A camp shall initiate a pre-established emergency assistance plan if a travel

camp fails to meet a check-in time.

 

R 400.11147    Reporting camp changes or cancellations to department.

Rule 147. A camp shall report a change in, or cancellation of, as applicable, any of the following to the department before the change or cancellation:

(a)    Ownership.

(b)    Location.

(c)    Dates of operation.

(d)    Time of operation.

(e)    Cancellation of a camping session. (f) On-site camp director.

 

PART 2. FIRE SAFETY

 

R 400.11201    Applicability.

Rule 201. (1) The rules set forth in this part apply to buildings used by campers in adult foster care camps and children’s resident camps. These rules do not generally apply to tents, but do apply to the flame retardant qualities of all tent materials, as well as to the stability, construction and general safety of the platforms and exit steps and ramps used for permanent platform tents. These rules also apply to yurts and other similar hybrid structures that are used for resident camper sleeping, as well as to the total occupant load of permanent platform tents.

 

R 400.11203    Definitions. Rule 203. As used in this part:

(a)     "Ambulatory" means that a camper who is physically and mentally capable of traversing a path to safety without the aid of another person. A path to safety includes the ascent and descent of any stairs or approved means of egress.

 

 

(b)     "Approved" means acceptable to the fire-inspecting authority and in accordance with these rules. The department Department of Human Services makes the final approval based on recommendations from the fire-inspecting authority.

(c)     "Basement" means that portion of a building which is below grade but which is located so that the vertical distance from the grade to the floor is greater than the vertical distance from the grade to the ceiling. However, where the ceiling of such portion of a building is located 5 feet or more above grade for more than 25% of the perimeter measurement of the building or part of the building affected, it then such portion of the building shall be classed as a first story.

(d)      “Combustible” means materials that will ignite and burn when subjected to a fire or excessive heat.

(e)       “Compartmentalized Construction” means a building that has been subdivided with partition walls extending to, or closer than 4-feet to, the roof peak or ceiling above.  Compartments include, but are not limited to, storage rooms, custodial closets, bathrooms, walk-in closets, or other similar spaces.

(df) "Conversion" means the change in use of a building or portion of a building thereof from some a previous use to use as that of a camp building camper-occupied building or portion of a building used by campers, and must comply with the requirements for new construction.

(eg) "Escape window," in a newly, converted, or remodeled camp building used by campers, means a window to exit through to the outside in a time of emergency. is side-hinged, which has a minimum opening of 5 square feet, and which does not have an open dimension that is less than 22 inches. The  window shall be openable from the inside with a single motion and shall be equipped with nonlocking-  against-egress hardware that does not require the use of special tools to open. The sill height shall not be more than 36 inches from the floor, unless an approved substantial permanent ledge or similar device that is not less than 12 inches wide is provided under the window, in which case the sill height may be increased to 44 inches from the floor. Sill height to grade shall not be more than 60 inches. In an existing camp building, "escape window" means a window that is approved by the fire-inspecting authority.

(hj) "Fire-resistance rating" means the time in hours or fractions thereof that materials or their assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined by fire tests established and conducted by approved testing laboratories.

(k)     “Fire resistant construction” means construction in which the structural members, including walls, columns, beams, floors, and roofs, are made of approved noncombustible or limited combustible materials smaller than required for heavy timber construction, and which are protected with fire resistance ratings not less than those set for type II (111) in National Fire Protection Association pamphlet no. 220, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11205.

(l)         “Hazardous area” means  those parts  of a facility housing a flame  producing heating  plant, incinerators, fuel-fired water heater, commercial kitchens and areas where combustible materials, flammable liquids, or gases, are used or stored.

(m)      “Listed” means equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, and whose listing states that the equipment, material, or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

 

 

(n)      “Major Changes” include but are not limited to changes to a camper-occupied building that are primarily structural in nature, or changes in the use of buildings or parts of buildings that are occupied by campers. They do not include cosmetic changes such as painting, replacing or repairing existing windows (other than emergency escape windows) replacing or repairing electrical or other previously existing equipment, re-roofing, or other routine maintenance.

(q)     “Permanent Platform Tent” means a tent that is occupied by campers and remains in one location for more than 5 days on the ground or other permanent platform.

(r)       “Protected wood frame construction” means construction in which exterior walls, bearing walls, and floors and roofs and their supports are wholly or partly made of wood or other approved combustible materials smaller than required for heavy timber construction, and which are protected with fire resistance ratings not less than those set for type V (111) in National Fire Protection Association pamphlet 220, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11205.

(ks) "Remodeled" means changes in a building that modify existing conditions and includes renovation.

(lt) "Standard partition construction" means a substantial, reasonably smoke-tight wall that consists of at least drywall or plaster on each side of 2 by 4 wood studs. The studs shall be not be spaced more than  32 16 inches on center. Doorways in such partitions must be protected with minimum 1 ¾-inch solid wood core doors equipped with approved self-closing devices and positive latching hardware. Existing partition walls may have studs spaced at a maximum of 24-inches on center. Glazing in required standard partition construction, including any glass in the door(s) shall meet the requirements of “wired glass” detailed in sub rule (v) of this rule or NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 1999, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-$35.00  or NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2000, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-$27.00.

(u) “Tent” means a portable structure of flame retardant material, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 701, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11205, stretched over a supporting framework of poles, ropes, and pegs.

(mv) "Wired glass" means glass which meets all of the following criteria:

(i)    Is is not less than 1/4 of an inch thick.; which

(ii)     Is is reinforced with wire mesh, no. 24 gauge or heavier, with spacing that is not more than 1 square inch; and which

(iii)     Is is installed in steel frames or, when approved pursuant to R400.11203(b), installed in wood frames or stops of hardwood material which are not less than 3/4 of an inch actual dimension, which are not more than 1,296 square inches per frame and which do not have a single dimension that is more than 54 inches in length.

 

R 400.11205    Adoption of fire safety standards by reference.

Rule 205. (1) The department adopts by reference in these rules the fire safety codes and standards set forth in this rule. These codes and standards are available for inspection and distribution to the public at cost from the Department of Human Services, 235 S. Grand, P.O. Box 30037, Lansing, Michigan  48909at the Department of Social Services, 235 S. Grand, P.O. Box 30037, Lansing, Michigan 48909.  Copies of the codes and standards may also be obtained or from the appropriate agency, organization, or association listed below. The costs indicated are those in effect at the time these rules were promulgated.

 

 

The codes and standards adopted are as follows:

(a)      Pamphlet no. 220 entitled "Standard on Types of Building Construction," 1985 2006, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $14.50 27.00.

(b)          Pamphlet no. 255 entitled "Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials," 19902006, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $14.50 27.00.

(c)        Pamphlet no. 70 entitled "National Electrical Code," 1990, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $29.50. Michigan Electrical Code, 2002, Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety, P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, Michigan 48909, $60.00.

(d)     Pamphlet no. 13 entitled "Installation of Sprinkler Systems," 19912002, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $22.50 67.00.

(e)    Pamphlet no. 701 entitled "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films," 1989 2004National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 -

$14.50 30.00.

(f)          Pamphlet no. 72 entitled “Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Protective Signaling  Systems.”  2002,   National  Fire  Protection  Association,  Batterymarch  Park,  Quincy,

Massachusetts 02269 –$48.00

(g)      Pamphlet no. 10 entitled “Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.” 2002 National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $35.00.

 

Class	Flame Spread	Smoke Developed
A	0 – 25	0 – 450
B	26 – 75	0 – 450
C	76 – 200	0 - 450

 

R 400.11207    Construction.

Rule 207. (1) Before construction begins, plans for all of the following shall be submitted, in accordance with 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 et seq., to the department Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety for approval:

(a)    A proposed new Children’s residential camp or day and an Adult Foster Care camp.

(b)    A new camp structure building for camper use.

(c)    Major changes in, or additions to, a structure building that is used by campers.

(d)    Conversion of a structure building to camper use.

(2) Plans must bear the seal of a Michigan registered architect or engineer when the total cost of the project, including labor and materials, is $15,000 or more.

(23) A new camp structure shall not be situated within 15-feet of any other structure that contains camper sleeping quarters. Likewise, A a new resident camp structure that contains camper sleeping quarters shall not be separated from other structures by a distance of not less than 25 feet situated within 15-feet of any other structure.

(4) A 1 story new building and a conversion of an existing building that is 1 story may utilize less than protected wood frame construction if the construction is in compliance with other provisions of this Part.

(35) A new building and a conversion of an existing building that has 2 stories above grade shall, at a minimum, be built utilizing protected wood frame construction, unless the building is in compliance

 

 

(57) Where a sleeping occupancy is maintained on a second floor or over a basement area, the ceiling of the first floor or basement shall be protected with 5/8-inch unlisted drywall or gypsum wallboard, 1/2-inch listed drywall that has a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating, or any other proven assembly of materials that will provide at least a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating, unless the building is in compliance with the requirements for of heavy timber construction as defined by the provisions of National Fire Protection Association pamphlet no. 220, which is adopted by reference in R400.11205.. A loft or floor which is above ground level and which is not furnished with escape access directly to the ground shall not be occupied by campers.

(68) A building in an existing licensed camp may be approved for continued use if it is in compliance with the provisions of this part designated for existing facilities that is currently licensed for camper occupancy may maintain its current construction subject to approval by the Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety if it is in compliance with all other fire safety requirements of this Part.

(9)   All camper-occupied tents must consist of flame retardant materials.

(10)     All camper occupied multi-story buildings shall have floor to floor separations meeting the requirements of standard partition construction.

 

R 400.11208 Sleeping quarters and space requirements.

Rule 208 (1) A building or room shall not be arranged so that access to a sleeping room is through another sleeping room, bathroom, or water closet compartment.

(2)   In permanent sleeping quarters, a person shall be provided with a bed, cot, or bunk that has a clean mattress.

(3)   Triple-deck bunks are not permitted. The clear space between the top of the lower mattress of a double-deck bunk and the bottom of the upper bunk shall not be less than 27 inches. The distance from the top of the upper mattress to the ceiling shall be not less than 36 inches. The top bunk shall be not more than 5 feet above the floor. A camper on a top bunk shall be provided with a bed rail upon request.

(4)   A person shall be provided with not less than 35 square feet of floor space in permanent sleeping quarters in a resident camp building.

(5)   When tents are used as sleeping quarters, and when they remain in 1 location for more than 5 days, not less than 30 square feet of floor space shall be provided for each person.

(6)    The maximum number of persons, as required by this rule, shall be permanently posted in a conspicuous location in all camper sleeping occupancies. In buildings with more than one sleeping area, the occupant load postings shall be provided in each separate camper sleeping area. This rule does not apply to tents, yurts and similar structures having a single sleeping area.

 

R 400.11209   Interior finishes.

Rule 209. (1) In new construction, additions, conversions, renovations, or remodeling, interior finish classification shall be of the basic material used without regard to subsequently applied paint or other covering in an attempt to meet the classification. The basic material shall be a minimum of class B in a means of egress and a minimum of class C in other areas. All of Tthe following provisions also apply to new construction, additions, conversions, renovations, and remodeling:

 

 

(a)    In a portion of a building not used by campers, the interior finish may be less than required by these rules if a 1-hour fire separation exists between the camper-occupied area and the non-camper-occupied area. Any door openings in the 1-hour separation must be protected with B labeled fire door and frame assemblies.

(b)    Interior finish material that is more hazardous than class C material is not permitted.

(c)      Interior finish materials in basements occupied by campers shall be a minimum of class B throughout.

(d)     Prefinished plywood or paneling of minimum 1/4 inch thickness with proven class A, B, or C interior finish classification may be applied to studs. Prefinished plywood or paneling less than 1/4 inch thick with a proven A, B or C interior finish classification shall be installed on a noncombustible backer. Standard lath and plaster or drywall is acceptable as an interior finish anywhere.

(e)  Standard lath and plaster or drywall is acceptable as interior finish anywhere, except where time-  rated-tested assemblies are required.

(2)   In Eexisting licensed organizations with facilities where buildings having existing interior finishes that do not comply with those specified in subrule (1) of this rule, and where they are applied directly to a noncombustible backing and not furred out more than 1 inch, their surfaces may be protected with a fire-retardant coating, which has been tested on this finish, in order to meet the requirements of subrule  (1) of this rule. may have those finishes coated in accordance with the following conditions:

(a)    The unapproved finish is applied directly to a noncombustible backing.

(b)    The unapproved finish is not furred out more than 1-inch from the noncombustible backing.

 

R 400.11211    Means of egress.

Rule 211. (1) Required Mmeans of egress shall be considered the entire way and method of passage to free and safe ground remote from a building.  A means of egress shall be maintained in an unobstructed, easily traveled condition at all times and shall lead to free and safe ground remote from the building. This includes any platform, steps, or ramps used for permanent platform tents and any related guardrails and handrails. Campers shall not be exposed Exposure to inherent hazards in a of the building, such as including but not limited to the heating plant, commercial kitchen, flammable storage, or any other hazards similar conditions, is not permitted. Furniture, equipment, and utility materials shall not be stored or maintained in a location or position in which they are likely to fall or be pushed into, or be obstructive in any way to, the means of egress.

(2)A camp that serves campers who regularly require wheelchairs shall be equipped each building used by wheelchair campers with ramps which have a handrail, guardrail, and wheel guard at any open sides and which are located at all required exits of buildings that are used by wheelchair campers. A The slope of the ramp shall not be have more than 1 foot of rise in 12 feet of run. Ramps that have an overall rise of 6-inches or less do not require handrails. The required exits in buildings used by campers who regularly require wheelchairs must be a minimum of 36-inches wide. These exits must have side-hinged doors that swing in the direction of egress and open onto a floor-level landing that is as deep as the swing of the door or open directly at grade. A building that is currently licensed for wheelchair campers may maintain its current exiting subject to approval pursuant to R400.11203(b).

(3)     Single-story new construction, additions, conversions, renovations, or remodeling of a camp building, which has an, a sleeping occupancy of 12 or fewer less persons, shall have access to 2 properly separated means of egress that are located as far apart as practical, but not less than a distance that is 50% of the longest dimension of the building. One of the required means of egress shall be an exit door as  specified  in  R400.11213(1).    The  second  means  of  egress  may  be  an  escape  window  unless

 

 

compliance with subrule 211 (2) is required. Escape windows must comply with all of the following requirements:

(i)    The window is side-hinged and swings in the direction of egress.

(ii)    The window has a minimum net clear opening of 5 square feet.

(iii)    The window does not have an open dimension that is less than 22 inches.

(iv).The window is operable from the inside with a single motion and is equipped with non-locking- against-egress hardware that does not require the use of special tools to open.

(v)   The sill height is not more than 36 inches from the floor, unless an approved substantial permanent ledge or similar device that is not less than 12 inches wide is provided under the window, in which case the sill height may be increased to 44 inches from the floor.

(vi)   The sill height to grade is not more than 60 inches.

(vii)    In an existing licensed camp building, “escape window” means a window approved by the fire- inspecting authority.

(4)   A single-story building that has an occupancy of more than 12 persons shall be provided with not less than 2 required exit doors. The doors shall be separate and independent means of egress that are located as far apart as practical, but not less than a distance that is 50% of the longest dimension of the building. In new construction, additions and conversions, exits shall be situated so that all persons are located between the exits. There shall not be more than 4-campers having sleeping rooms with exit access on such a corridor or aisle. There shall not be a hazardous opening onto such dead-end corridor or aisle.

  (4) Any room, area, or building that has an up-and-awake occupancy of 49 or less persons shall have 1  approved egress door. The door shall be not less than 36 inches in width, side-hinged, and swing in the direction of egress. The distance from the door to any point in the room, area, or building shall not be more than 50 feet.

  (5) Deadends in excess of 20 feet are not permitted. All doors that form a part of a means of egress  shall be hung to swing in the direction of egress.

(75) An existing building, that is approved pursuant to R400.11203(b) for occupancy that is occupied above the first floor shall be provided with 2 separate and independent means of egress that are located so that all persons are located between the exits. A means of egress shall lead to an approved outside fire escape or to an interior stairway which is enclosed with an assembly of materials that are equal to the standard partition construction of the building and which leads directly to the outside at grade.

(86) In new construction, additions, conversions, renovations, or remodeling, buildings that are more than 1 story shall have access to 2 properly separated means of egress from each story separated by not less than 50% of the longest dimensions of the building. through Sstairways that are shall be enclosed in 1-hour-fire-rated construction, including B-labeled fire door and frame assemblies that are equipped with positive-latching hardware and a self-closing device and shall exit directly outside at grade. Exits shall be situated so that all persons are located between the exits. There shall not be more than 4- campers having sleeping rooms with exit access on such a corridor or aisle. There shall not be a hazardous area opening onto such a dead-end corridor or aisle. In buildings having that sleep 12 or less fewer persons on a second floor, including staff members, 1 of the exits may be an approved outside fire escape. Stair enclosures shall exit directly outside at grade. Deadends of more than 20 feet are not permitted.

(7)   If a basement is utilized by campers for any purpose, it shall be provided with 2 exits separated by not less than 50% of the longest dimension of the building or area served. These exits shall be one of the following:

(a)     A stairway enclosed to the outside in 1-hour fire resistive construction including “B” labeled fire door/frame assemblies with self-closing devices and positive latching hardware at any interior doorway.

(b)    A side-hinged exit door opening directly to the outside.

 

 

(8)   A dead end of more than 20 feet is not permitted.

(9)    A required exit from a facility building that sleeps more than 25 persons or an exit that is not readily visible to the occupants shall be designated by an illuminated exit sign that has 6-inch lettering and 3/4-inch brush strokes. These Directional exit signs and any directional exit signs shall be installed on separate circuits and fused ahead of the main switch or disconnect. Automatic battery pack exit signs may be provided as an acceptable alternative to fusing ahead of the main switch. Battery pack exit signs shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

(10)    Lighting shall be provided for a stairway, corridor, and fire escape that constitutes a required means of egress. The power supply for this illumination shall normally be provided by the premise’s electrical supply. In new construction or remodeling, the lighting required by this rule shall be installed  on separate circuits and fused ahead of the main switch or disconnect. Providing adequate automatic battery pack emergency lights shall also be provided is an acceptable alternative to fusing ahead of the main switch. Battery pack emergency lights shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Outside stairs with an elevation of 30-inches or less above grade do not require lighting.

(11)   A door from a room that is occupied by campers shall enter a corridor between exits or there shall be direct egress to the outside from each room. There shall not be more than 4-campers having sleeping rooms with exit access on such a corridor or aisle. There shall not be a hazardous area opening onto such a dead-end corridor or aisle. In a room housing 4 or less fewer campers, an escape window is acceptable as a direct means of egress to the outside.

 

R 400.11213    Exit doors and stairways.

Rule 213. (1) A required exit door shall be a side-hinged, swing door only. In new construction, additions and conversions, an exit door shall not be less than 36 inches wide. A door forming part of a means of egress where door hardware is used shall be of a type that is nonlocking-against-egress and operable with a single motion. The use of hooks and eyes, bolts, bars, and similar devices is prohibited.

(2)   A door that forms a part of a means of egress shall swing in the direction of egress for occupancies of 13 or more.

(3)    In new construction, additions, conversions, renovations, and remodeling, an exit door that is required to swing out must swing directly onto a floor-level landing that is at least as deep as the swing of the door before the start of any steps or ramps to grade.

(24) An exterior wall of a structure having building which has an outside stairway that is used as a required means of egress shall not have no windows, vents, or other openings within an area of 6 feet from the stairway, except for either of the following:

(a)    A Wwindows that are is constructed of wired glass and are not openable.

(b)    A door Doorways that are is used for the purpose of egress only and are smoke tight.

(35) Interior convenience stairways shall be provided with a minimum 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door equipped with positive self-latching hardware and a self-closing device. All vertical openings, such as stairways, transfer grills, pipes, ducts, and conduit, shall be sealed with material that is equal to the standard partition construction of the building.

(46) In new and existing facilities buildings, only ambulatory campers shall be permitted above or below the first or ground floor, except where the floor above or below the first floor provides all required exiting at grade without the use of using stairways.

(57) Where basements are utilized by campers for any purpose, they shall be provided with 2 properly separated means of egress through either enclosed stairways or exits directly to the outside. Exits shall be separated by not less than 50% of the longest dimension of the building. In new construction, additions, conversions, or remodeling, where stairs or steps are used in any part of the required means of egress for camper-occupied areas, they shall have maximum risers of 7-inches and minimum treads of 11-inches.  Sturdy and securely fastened guardrails and handrails that are located between 30 and 34-

 

 

inches, measured vertically, above the nose of the treads shall be provided wherever more than three steps are used.

 

R 400.11215    Fire warning and extinguishing equipment.

Rule 215. (1) A camp building which consists of single-level open construction and which is used to sleep less than 26 persons shall be equipped with battery-operated smoke detectors.

(2)   A camp building which consists of single-level compartmentalized construction and which is used to sleep 12 or less persons shall be minimally equipped with battery-operated smoke detectors that adequately protect all compartments.

(3)   A camp building which consists of single-level compartmentalized construction and which is used to sleep more than 12, but less than 26, persons shall be equipped with fixed-wired, interconnected smoke detectors that protect all compartments.

(4)   A camp building of any type of construction, other than that specified in subrules (1), (2), and (3) of this rule, that is used for sleeping and buildings that are used for sleeping more than 25 persons shall be equipped with automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, and emergency power supplies for such systems. The fire detection system must adequately cover all compartments, including attics and bathrooms, and shall be integrated with the fire alarm system. The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate throughout the entire building. Newly installed or newly required system trouble alarms shall be located in an area normally occupied by staff.

(5)   If a building is occupied, other than for sleeping, by more than 50 persons and if all or part of the 50 persons are situated above or below the main floor, or if the occupied level is compartmentalized by other than a commercial kitchen, furnace room, toilet room, storage room, or an administrative area, then the building shall be equipped with a fire alarm system. The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate throughout the entire building. Newly installed or newly required system trouble alarms shall be located in an area normally occupied by staff.

(6)   Required fire warning devices shall be in compliance with all of the following requirements:

(a)    Be listed by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory.

(b)    Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(c)      Be cleaned and tested at least quarterly, with a written record maintained of the cleaning and testing.

(d)    If battery-operated, be of the type that provides a signal when batteries are not providing sufficient power and when batteries are missing.

  (7) When a detection system is required, it shall be integrated into the fire alarm system.

(87) Required fire warning devices shall be maintained in proper working condition. If fire-warning devices are rendered inoperable, repairs shall be completed as soon as possible, but the devices shall not be inoperable for more than 5 days.

(98) As a temporary substitute for required fire-detection devices during the 5-day period referenced in subrule 7 of this rule, a camp may establish a fire watch. A fire watch shall consist of an adult staff member who is awake and dressed and who makes rounds of all floors at least once every 45 minutes between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and at other times when the campers are sleeping.

(109) Fire extinguishers which are of a class and size and at locations determined by the fire inspection authority shall be installed throughout the camp. At a minimum, a 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher shall be installed in close proximity to each kitchen and furnace room. The travel distance to an approved fire extinguisher shall be not more than 75 feet.

(10) The installation of a fire alarm or fire suppression system shall require the submittal of shop drawings to the Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety for review and approval prior to the commencement of any actual work.

 

 

R 400.11217   Heating.

Rule 217. (1) Heating shall be by a central heating plant, a permanently installed electrical system, or a sealed combustion unit or units mounted on an outside wall.

(2)    A central heating plant shall be installed in a 1-hour-fire-resistant enclosure that includes a B- labeled fire door and set in a labeled frame assembly in any interior opening. Combustible ducts shall not be used inside of, or penetrate a required fire-rated enclosure. Air for proper combustion shall be drawn directly from the outside of the building by a permanently open louver, and approved mechanically operated automatic louver or noncombustible duct. A fuel-fired central heating plant will require Fire dampers shall be installedations in any where ducts that penetrates the a 1 hour fire resistant rated enclosure except where the heating plant complies with either subrule 6, 7, or 8 of this rule.

(3)    A permanently installed electrical system shall be either baseboard or wall panel. It shall be approved listed by a underwriters laboratories inc. nationally recognized independent testing laboratory and shall be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.

(4)   In new construction, additions, conversions, or remodeling, Rroof-mounted, fuel-fired heating units shall be separated from any building that is used for camper sleeping by at least 1-hour-fire-resistive construction, including approved fire dampers. In place of the separation, the unit may be mounted on  noncombustible supports that provide not less than 12 inches of free air space between the roof top and the unit. In all camper-occupied buildings, whether used for camper sleeping or not, roof-mounted fuel- fired heating units must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications utilizing industry-recognized methods and materials.

(5)     A sealed combustion unit shall be approved by the American gas association a nationally recognized testing laboratory, mounted on an outside wall, properly vented, and installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.

(6)     In new construction and conversions where buildings are used for sleeping and where an electrically powered smoke detection system is not required, there shall be a duct smoke detector installed ahead of the fresh air intake in the return air duct of the system so that upon smoke detector activation, the fan to the heating unit will shut down.

(67) Fire dampers shall not be required if the building is protected by an automatic fire detection system that is connected to the furnace so that actuation of the fire detection system will shut down the fan. Buildings used for sleeping and requiring an electrically powered fire detection system shall have the system connected to the furnace so that activation of the fire detection system will shut down the fan. This is not required if either of the following provisions is complied with:

(a)    Approved fire dampers are installed at all duct penetrations in the heat plant enclosure.

(b)     The heating system has a duct smoke detector installed ahead of the fresh air intake on the return air portion of the system, as permitted in subsection 6 of this rule, so that activation of the detector will shut down the fan and sound the building fire alarm.

(78) Fire dampers shall are not be required to be installed in the heating plant room enclosure if the of a building that is not used for sleeping.

(89) A flame-producing water heater shall be installed in either the same enclosure as the heating plant or in a separate enclosure that affords the same protection.

(910) In a building that is not used for sleeping, where the heating plant is

located in the basement and that level is not occupied by campers, additional protection is not required  for the heating plant if the basement is separated from the level above by construction, including a 1 3/4-  inch solid wood core door or equivalent that is installed at the top or bottom of all interior basement stairways, unless otherwise prohibited by these rules. A 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door shall be equipped with a self-closing device and positive-latching hardware. additional protection is not required for the fuel-fired heating plant or water heater if all of the following are met:

(a)    The heating plant and/or water heater is located in a basement that is not used by campers.

 

 

(b)      There is approved floor separation consisting of minimum of standard partition construction between the basement and the remainder of the building.

(c)      The basement is not used for the storage of any combustibles without a 1-hour fire resistive separation between the storage and the heating plant. Any doorways in the separation wall(s) must be protected with “B” labeled fire door/frame assemblies, including self-closing devices and positive latching hardware.

(1011) A portable heating unit shall not be used in a camper-occupied building.

(1112) A solid fuel-burning space heater shall not be installed in a building that is used for sleeping. A solid fuel-burning heating appliance, which that is approved by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory, and which is if installed according to the manufacturer's specifications, may be installed in a nonsleeping occupancy. A chimney shall be inspected and a proper and thorough cleaning shall be performed at least once every 2 months during the heating season. Prefabricated chimneys are permitted if installed in accordance with their listings. in single-story buildings. In multistory buildings, a A masonry chimney shall be provided with an approved fire clay flue liner.

(1213) A central, solid fuel-burning heating plant will may be approved if it is enclosed by a minimum of 1-hour-fire-resistant construction and if it is installed according to test and manufacturer's specifications. Due to the possibility of ambient heat buildup in small enclosures, strict safe engineering practices shall be followed to allow for the proper dispersion of excessive heat and the intake of adequate combustion air.

(1415) A masonry fireplace may be used if it is provided with an approved screen or glass device to prevent the spread of fire and embers and if the chimney is provided with an approved fire clay flue liner or consists of a properly installed U.L. listed prefabricated metal chimney. The chimney shall be visually inspected and a cleaned at least once every 2 months during the heating season. A fireplace requires shall have a noncombustible hearth that extends a minimum of 20 inches out from the front, and 12 inches beyond each side, of the fireplace opening and also requires a noncombustible face that extends not less than 12 inches above, and 12 inches on each side of, the fireplace opening.

(16)       In new construction, additions, conversions or remodeling, a gas-log fireplace may be used if the fireplace is provided with an approved screen or glass device, it vents products of combustion directly to the outside, and it is installed and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. The installation must be approved by the mechanical inspector having jurisdiction.

(17)       In new construction, additions, conversions or remodeling, fireplaces shall not be installed in a camper sleeping building unless there is a 1-hour fire resistive separation, including 45-minute fire-rated door/frame assemblies, between the fireplace use area and the camper sleeping area and with each area having proper independent exiting. In existing licensed camp buildings that are used for sleeping, fireplaces may only be used if they meet the requirements of this sub-rule or are properly fitted with a sealed combustion gas-log insert that requires tools to access any open flame. The flames must be kept inaccessible to campers, and the insert must comply with sub-rule # 5 of this Rule for location and installation.

 

R 400.11219    Combustible storage and other hazardous areas.

Rule 219. (1) If a storage room in a camper-occupied building is New construction, additions, conversions, or remodeling and rooms that are used for the storage of combustible materials,  or hazardous materials, it and are larger than 100 square feet in area, shall have walls and ceilings that are constructed of 1-hour fire resistive construction. Interior doorways to such storage rooms must be protected with B-labeled fire doors set in labeled frame assemblies complete with approved self-closing devices and positive self-latching hardware.  Where such rooms are 100 square feet or smaller, they

 

 

shall have walls and ceilings that are constructed of at least 5/8-inch drywall approved noncombustible material and any interior door openings to such rooms shall be protected with a minimum of a 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door or equivalent that has a self-closing device and positive self-latching hardware.

(2) In existing licensed buildings, storage rooms that were approved before these rules take effect shall continue to be approved with regard to enclosure until the portion of the facility containing the storage area is remodeled or the facility is converted. At a minimum these storage rooms must have approved noncombustible walls and ceilings and any door openings must be protected with minimum of 1 ¾-inch, solid core wood doors equipped with approved self-closing devices and positive self-latching hardware. This shall not preclude requirements relative to maintaining doors and other safety features in proper working order.

(23) Combustible storage shall not be allowed in a heating plant room.

(34) In new construction, additions, conversions or remodeling, Ccombustible storage shall not be is allowed under any beneath a stairway, except in an existing building where the space is properly separated by not less than 5/8-inch listed gypsum board and a 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door. if the storage area is enclosed in 1-hour fire resistive construction including a “B” labeled fire door/frame assembly with an approved self-closing device and positive latching hardware.

(5) In new construction, additions, conversions, or remodeling, other hazardous areas in camper- occupied buildings, including areas housing commercial-style kitchens, commercial-style laundries, motor vehicle garages, incinerators, or other similar hazards, shall be enclosed with 1-hour fire resistive construction. Any interior door openings shall be protected with B-labeled fire doors, set in labeled frame assemblies and equipped with approved self-closing devices and positive latching hardware. Where commercial cooking equipment is properly protected by an approved automatic kitchen hood suppression system, the kitchen shall be exempt from the enclosure requirements of this rule.

 

R 400.11221   Electrical wiring and flammables.

Rule 221. (1) Camp electrical wiring shall be maintained in a safe condition. Where conditions indicate a need for inspection, and in new construction or additions, the electrical wiring shall be inspected by the inspector who has jurisdiction and a copy of the certificate of approval shall be made a part of the camp's permanent records. New electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Electrical Code, R 408.3801 et seq. and national fire protection association pamphlet no. 70, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11205..

(2)   Flammable liquids, propane fuel tanks, gasoline-powered equipment, rocketry propellants, or other highly flammable materials shall not be stored in any building that is occupied by campers or that is readily accessible to campers. The storage of flammable liquids shall comply with the provisions of  R29.2301 to R29.2430.

(3)   The use of candles or lighting that is produced by flame, such as lanterns, is prohibited in camper- occupied tents or camper sleeping buildings, except during staff-supervised ceremonies.

 

R 400.11224 General fire safety.

Rule 224 (1) A camper-occupied building shall be kept free of all conditions that constitute a fire safety hazard.

(2) All appliances and equipment in camper-occupied buildings shall be installed and maintained in accordance with their manufacturer’s specifications and recognized industry standards.

 

R 400.11227   Occurrence of fire.

Rule 227. If a fire occurs in a camp and results in injury, loss of life, or facility damage in excess of

$1,000.00, the camp director shall notify the Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safetyfire marshal

 

 

division of the department of state police and the department of all details of the fire.  This notification shall occur within 48 hours after the occurrence of the fire.

 

PART 3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

R 400.11305    Sleeping quarters and space requirements. Rescinded

  Rule 305  (1) Sleeping quarters in resident camps shall have convenient access to toilet facilities. A  room shall not be arranged so that access to

a sleeping room is through another sleeping room,  bathroom,  or  water closet compartment.

  (2) In permanent sleeping quarters, a camper shall be  provided  with  a bed, cot, or bunk that has a clean mattress.

  (3) Triple-deck bunks are not permitted. The clear space between the top of  the lower mattress of a double-deck bunk and the bottom of the upper bunk  shall be not less than 27 inches. The distance from the top of  the upper mattress to the ceiling shall be not less than 36  inches.  The  top bunk   shall be not more than 5 feet above the floor. A camper on a top bunk shall be provided with a bed rail upon request.

  (4) A camper shall be provided with not less than 35  square  feet  of  floor space in permanent sleeping quarters in a resident camp building.

(5) When tents are used as sleeping quarters and when they remain  in  1  location for more than 5 days not less than 30 square feet of floor  space shall be provided for each camper.