Section 29.1804. Plans and specifications.

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

(2)     A health  care  facility  is  not  required  to  submit  plans  and specifications for routine maintenance functions; 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, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014, shall bear  the seal of an architect or professional engineer who is licensed pursuant to the occupational code.

(4)     Plans  and  specifications  shall   contain  all    of   the   following information, as applicable:

(a)   A complete floor plan and layout of the building drawn accurately to scale.

(b)   The use of each room.

(c)   The dimensions of each room.

(d)   The size, location, direction of swing, and fire rating  of  each  door and frame assembly.

(e)   The size and location of windows.

(f)  The wall construction, including the fire-resistance rating.

(g)   The type of construction as identified in the national fire protection association standard no. 220,  entitled   "Standard  on  Types   of  Building Construction," as adopted in these rules.

(h)   The number of stories, including basement and attic areas.

(i)   The interior finish classification.

(j)   The location of fuel-fired equipment.

(k)   The type of furnace and water heater.

(l)   Air-handling 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 bureau of fire services may grant an approval extension in a specific instance.

History: 2001 AACS; 2009 AACS.