Section 29.1504. Plans and specifications.

Rule 4. (1) When required by the authority having jurisdiction, the owner or the owner's  authorized   representative   shall   submit   plans   and specifications to the office of fire safety for projects that involve construction, remodeling, an addition, or maintenance functions.

(2)      When required by the authority having jurisdiction, the owner or the owner's authorized representative shall ensure that plans and specifications for work that involves the practices of architecture or engineering, as defined by the provisions of 1980 PA 299, as amended, being §339.101 et seq.of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and known as the occupational code, bear the seal of an architect or professional engineer who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of 1980 PA 299, as amended.

(3)      When required by the authority having jurisdiction, the owner or the owner's authorized representative shall ensure that plans and specifications 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 materials of wall assembly, including the fire-resistance rating of the wall assembly.

(g)     The type of construction as identified by the provisions of the national fire protection association standard no. 220, 1995 edition, 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.

History: 2001 AACS.