Section 408.4193. Stairways, ladders, platforms, and runways.

(1) A licensee shall comply with NBIC part 1 sections 2.4.2 and 3.4.2 in the installation of stairways, ladders, platforms, and runways.

Exception: A platform shall be installed at 1 end of all drums of a water tube boiler that are more than 4 feet above the floor or walkway to permit safe access to the interior of the drums for cleanout and inspection.

(2)      An inspector shall notify the owner or user who is required to conform to this rule and shall give written notice of a violation to the owner or user that the installation of the required stairway, runway, platform, or ladder is to be made. The owner or user shall be allowed 1 year from the date of the violation to complete the work.

(3)     A licensee may request a deviation from the requirements of this rule by submitting drawings to the chief inspector for review and approval before installation of the boiler. The licensee will be notified by the chief inspector of the approval or denial of the request.

(4)     Where applicable, the boiler installation shall comply with the Michigan mechanical code, R 408.30901 to R 408.30998.

History: 1979 AC; 1995 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2013 AACS.