Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
Bureau of Fire Services |
Chapter Adult Foster Care Facilities |
Part 3. EXISTING SMALL AND LARGE ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES LICENSED ON |
Section 400.18305. Fire safety.
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Rule 305. (1) A group home shall be inspected and approved for fire safety before the accommodation of residents and at least annually, except that existing group homes shall not be required to remove residents for the purpose of the initial fire inspection. To meet these requirements, carpeting shall have been tested pursuant to criteria outlined in NFPA-255, ASTM-E-84, or UL-723, have a flame spread of not more than 75, and have a smoke development of not more than 200.
(2) At a minimum, a group home shall be of ordinary construction, light platform frame. The home shall have a C classification interior finish or better.
History: 1994 AACS.