Section 29.1902. Life safety code; adoption by reference.  


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  • (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 38, 39, and 43 of the national fire protection association pamphlet no. 101, 2012 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  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 this rule. The cost of the adopted provisions of the "Life Safety Code" as of the time of adoption of these rules is $93.00. The cost of the adopted provisions in subrule (3) of this rule are specified in subrule (3) of this rule. Copies of the adopted provisions are available for inspection at the offices of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services, 3101 Technology Boulevard, Suite H, Lansing, MI 48910, or 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 these rules is indicated after the title.

    2.2  NFPA Publications. www.nfpa.org

    National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA   12,  Standard  on  Carbon  Dioxide  Extinguishing   Systems,  2011  edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA   12A,  Standard  on  Halon  1301   Fire  Extinguishing   Systems,  2009   edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA  13,  Standard   for  the  Installation   of  Sprinkler  Systems,  2010  edition.

    $85.50/each

    NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured   Homes, 2010 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA  13R,  Standard  for  the  Installation  of   Sprinkler  Systems   in     Residential Occupancies up to  and  Including  Four  Stories  in  Height,  2010  edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 edition.

    $40.50/each

    NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection,   2012 edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of  Foam-Water   Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA  17,  Standard   for  Dry  Chemical  Extinguishing  Systems,  2009  edition.

    $40.50/each

    NFPA  17A,  Standard   for  Wet  Chemical  Extinguishing  Systems,  2009  edition.

    $35.00/each

    NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 edition. $52.50/each

    NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 edition. References to this standard mean R 29.5401 to R29. 5419, promulgated by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services.

    NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2011 edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011 edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA 40, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2011 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA  45,  Standard  on   Fire  Protection   for  Laboratories   Using  Chemicals,   2011 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition.  $52.50/each

    NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 edition. References to this code mean the administrative rules relating to storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases, R 29.6001 to R 29.6097, promulgated by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services.

    NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2011 edition. References to this code mean the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 to R 408.30880, promulgated by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of construction codes.

    NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition. $85.50/each

    NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2010 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2009 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2011 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA  90A,   Standard  for  the   Installation  of  Air-Conditioning  and   Ventilating Systems, 2012 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2012 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 2010 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA  96,  Standard  for  Ventilation   Control  and  Fire  Protection   of  Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2012 edition. $64.00/each

    NFPA  101A,  Guide   on  Alternative  Approaches  to  Life  Safety,   2010  edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA 105, Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies, 2010 edition.

    $35.00/each

    NFPA  110,  Standard   for  Emergency   and  Standby  Power  Systems,  2010  edition.

    $39.00/each

    NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, 2011 edition.

    $40.50/each

    NFPA  170,  Standard   for  Fire  Safety   and  Emergency   Symbols,  2009   edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA  211,   Standard  for  Chimneys,  Fireplaces,   Vents,  and  Solid   Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2010 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2012 edition. $35.00/each NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier

    Walls, 2010 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA  241,  Standard  for  Safeguarding   Construction,  Alteration,  and   Demolition Operations, 2009 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA  252,  Standard   Methods  of  Fire   Tests  of  Door  Assemblies,   2008  edition.

    $35.00/each

    NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2011 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2007 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2008 edition.$35.00/each

    NFPA  260,   Standard  Methods  of  Tests  and  Classification   System  for  Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture, 2009 edition.  $35.00/each

    NFPA 261, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes, 2009 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA  265,  Standard  Methods   of  Fire  Tests  for  Evaluating   Room  Fire  Growth Contribution  of  Textile  Coverings  on  Full  Height   Panels  and  Walls,  2011   edition.

    $40.50/each

    NFPA 271, Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials  and  Products  Using  an  Oxygen  Consumption   Calorimeter,  2009   edition.

    $40.50/each

    NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011 edition. $40.50/each

    NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies   Installed Horizontally in  Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2007 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, 2009 edition.

    $35.00/each

    NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2011 edition.  $35.00/each

    NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2012 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2012 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA  750,  Standard   on  Water  Mist  Fire   Protection  Systems,  2010  edition.

    $44.50/each

    NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition. $64.00/each NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of

    Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition. $44.50/each

    NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, 2011 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2012 edition.

    $52.50/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, 2008. $54.50/each

    2.3.2  ANSI Publications.

    American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10036.

    ANSI   A14.3,   Safety   Requirements    for   Fixed    Ladders,   1992.   www.ansi.org

    $250.00/each

    ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009. www.ansi.org  $63.95/each

    ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Exit Devices, 2008. www.ansi.org $36.00/each

    BHMA/ANSI  A156.19,  American  National  Standard  for   Power  Assist  and   Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2007. www.ansi.org $36.00/each

    2.3.3   ASCE Publications. American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400. www.asce.org

    ASCE/SFPE 29, Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection, 2008.

    $69.00/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   ASSE Publications. American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018. www.asse.org

    ANSI/ASSE A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Floor and Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems, 2007. $69.00/each

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

    ASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Pan Products and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, 2006. $49.20/each

    ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic, (2001 e1). $49.20/each

    ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006. $43.20/each

    ASTM  D  2898,  Standard  Test  Methods  for  Accelerated  Weathering  of  Fire- Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 2010. $36.00/each

    ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010.                     $70.80/each

    ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2010a.

    $56.40/each

    ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2010b.                     $70.80/each

    ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C, 2009b. $56.40/each

    ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2010.                  $56.40/each

    ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire Stops, 2010. $56.40/each

    ASTM E 1352, Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies, 2008a.     $47.00/each

    ASTM  E  1353,  Standard  Test  Methods  for  Cigarette  Ignition  Resistance   of Components of Upholstered Furniture 2008a(e1).    $47.00/each

    ASTM E 1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2009.    $56.40/each ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture,

    2007.    $70.80/each

    ASTM   E  1590,  Standard  Test  Method  for  Fire  Testing  of  Mattresses,   2007.

    $70.80/each

    ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007.    $47.00/each

    ASTM  E  1966,   Standard  Test  Method   for  Fire-Resistive  Joint   Systems,  2007.

    $47.00/each

    ASTM E 2072, Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2010.    $36.00/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, 2000.

    $56.40/each

    ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire  Barrier  Systems  Using   Intermediate-Scale,  Multi-Story  Test   Apparatus,  2010.

    $47.00/each

    ASTM E 2404, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper, or Vinyl Wall or Ceiling Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2008.    $43.20/each

    ASTM E 2573, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site- Fabricated    Stretch   Systems    to   Assess   Surface   Burning    Characteristics,   2007a.

    $43.20/each

    ASTM E 2599, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation Materials and Radiant Barrier Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2009.   $43.20/each

    ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-Shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C, 2009a.    $56.40/each

    ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, 1987 (2005).

    $36.00/each

    ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors, 2005.    $70.80/each

    ASTM G 155, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials, 2005a.   $47.00/each

    2.3.7  FMGR Publication.

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

    ANSI/FM 4880, American National Standard for Evaluating Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, Plastic Interior Finish Materials, Plastic Exterior Building Panels, Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems, Interior or Exterior Finish Systems, 2007.   Free

    FM Approval Standard 6921, Containers for Combustible Waste, 2004.    Free

    UL 300, Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment, 2005.      $502.00/each at www.comm-2000.com

    2.3.8     NEMA Publications. National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Ste 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209. www.nema.org

    NEMA Sb 30, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface, 2005.    $69.00/each

    2.3.9      UL Publications. www.UL.com; purchase UL standards at www.comm- 2000.com per UL website. (All revisions included in purchase of standard) Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

    ANSI/UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies, 2009.  $631.00/each

    ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008, revised 2009.

    $631.00/each

    ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2009.

    $631.00/each

    ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2007.

    $631.00/each

    UL   294,   Standard    for   Access   Control   System   Unites,   1999,    revised   2010.

    $502.00/each

    UL 300A, Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces, 2006.             $275.00/each

    ANSI/UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware, 1997.   $502.00/each ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised 2002. $998.00/each ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 2006, Revised 2010. $502.00/each

    ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2009, revised 2010.  $631.00/each

    ANSI/UL 790, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2004, revised 2008.

    $502.00/each

    ANSI/UL  924,  Standard  for  Emergency   Lighting  and  Power  Equipment,   2006, Revised 2009. $998.00/each

    ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, revised 2007. $502.00/each

    ANSI/UL  1315,  Standard   for  Safety  for   Metal  Waste  Paper   Containers,  2007.

    $502.00/each

    ANSI/UL  1479,   Standard  for  Fire   Tests  of  Through-Penetration  Firestops,  2003, revised 2010.  $502.00/each

    ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, revised 2008. $897.00/each

    ANSI/UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage tests for Door Assemblies, 2001, revised 2009. $502.00/each

    UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006. $998.00 each

    UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, 2004, revised 2010.

    $998.00/each

    ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, revised 2008. $502.00/each

    2.3.10  U.S. Government Publication. www.access.gpo.gov

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

    Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500 and Part 1507. Free

    Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1632, "Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF-4-72)." Free

    2.3.11  Other Publication.

    Merriam-Webster's   Collegiate  Dictionary,   11th  edition,  Merriam-Webster,  Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. www.merriam-webster.com     $27.95/each

    2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, 2012 edition. $85.50/each

    NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition. $85.50/each

    NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2010 edition. $40.50/each NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2011 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2009 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels, 2008 edition.

    $44.5.00/each

    NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition. $35.00/each

    NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition. $64.00/each NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2011 edition. $85.50/each ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010.

    www.asce.org  $165.00.

    (4)   Rules promulgated by the department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services, are available for inspection from the Michigan government website, www.michigan.gov/orr and linking to “Michigan administrative code” and also are available from the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services by calling (517) 241-8847.

    (5)   Rules pertaining to the Michigan elevator code, R 408.7001 to R 408.8695; the Michigan mechanical code, R 408.30901 to R408.30998; the Michigan building code, R 408.30401 to R 408.30499a; the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 to R 408.30880; the Michigan plumbing code, R 408.30701 to R 408.30796; and the Michigan rehabilitation code, R 408.30551 to R 408.30577, are available for inspection and distribution at cost at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, 611 W. Ottawa, Lansing, MI 48933. Copies of these rules are available at no cost from the Michigan government website, www.michigan.gov/orr and linking to “Michigan administrative code”.

History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2016 MR 10, Eff. June 20, 2016.