Section 400.1941. Heat-producing equipment.

Rule 41. (1) All flame-producing and heat-producing equipment, including, but not limited to the following shall be maintained in a safe condition and shielded to protect against burns:

(a)   A furnace.

(b)   A water heater.

(c)   A fireplace.

(d)  A radiator and pipes.

(e)   Wood burning equipment.

(2)     Combustible materials and equipment shall not be stored within 4 feet of furnaces, other  flame  or  heat-producing  equipment,    or    fuel-fired water heaters.

(3)   Portable heating devices shall not be used when children are in care.

(4)    Furnaces, other flame or heat-producing equipment used to heat  the home when children are in care, and  fuel-fired  water  heaters  shall  be inspected by any of the following entities:

(a)   A licensed heating contractor for a fuel-fired furnace.

(b)   A licensed heating contractor or licensed plumbing contractor for a fuel-fired water heater.

(c)    A mechanical inspector for the local jurisdiction or licensed mechanical inspector for a wood stove or other solid fuel appliance.

(5)   For group child care homes, the inspection specified in subrule (4) of this rule shall be conducted before the initial license issuance and every 2 years thereafter at the time of license renewal.

(6)   For family child care homes, the inspection specified in subrule (4) of this rule shall be conducted before the issuance of the  certificate of registration and every 3 years thereafter at the time of renewal.

History: 2005 AACS; 2009 AACS.