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Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 1 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › Section R. 408.30115 - Commission's powers when providing services

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 115. When providing services to a county or other
						governmental subdivision, the commission shall have the same powers as given to
						the enforcing agency defined in the act.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 1 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT › Section R. 408.30121 - Effective date for enforcement

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 121. The effective date for enforcement shall be 6
						months following the date of initial rules promulgation, unless otherwise
						stipulated at the time of promulgation of subsequent rules.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 2 - PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES › Section R. 408.30201 - Plan review service

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 201.
(1)
					 Where a township, village, city, or county is enforcing the state construction
					 code, it may provide its own plan review service or may send the plans to the
					 commission for review for code compliance. When plans are submitted to the
					 commission, the enforcing agency shall indicate prior review and approval of
					 local zoning and environmental controls which may include, without limitation,
					 zoning district, fire district, floodplain, air and water pollution, noise and
					 soil erosion.
(2) When the
					 commission is the enforcing agency, the municipality in whose area a structure
					 is to be built shall forward the necessary plans, specifications and
					 application to the commission for processing. Plans submitted for review shall
					 indicate prior approval of local zoning and environment controls as stated in
					 subrule (1).
(3) Where a township,
					 village or city is enforcing another nationally recognized model construction
					 code, it shall be responsible for providing plan review services.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 2 - PERMITS, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES › Section R. 408.30221 - Fees

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 221.
(1)
					 All fees charged by townships, villages, cities, counties and the commission
					 for application for permit, examination of plans, issuance of permits,
					 inspection of construction and issuance of certificates of use and occupancy
					 shall bear a reasonable relationship to all costs, including overhead of
					 services rendered.
(2) A
					 construction board of appeals of a county, or of a governmental subdivision, or
					 the commission and its boards shall establish fees for hearing appeals in
					 accordance with section 22 of the act.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 3 - APPEAL BOARDS AND HEARINGS › Section R. 408.30301 - Construction board of appeals

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 301. Each county or each governmental subdivision
						enforcing the code shall establish a construction board of appeals as
						prescribed in section 14 of the act. Each governmental subdivision shall notify
						the commission of the establishment of the board and furnish the names of the
						members and their qualifications for serving on the board of
						appeals.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 3 - APPEAL BOARDS AND HEARINGS › Section R. 408.30311 - Commission as board of appeals

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 311. The commission shall act as a whole to serve as
						a board of appeals for those governmental subdivisions or areas where the
						commission shall provide services.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 3 - APPEAL BOARDS AND HEARINGS › Section R. 408.30315 - Plumbing or electrical appeals

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 315. Appeals referred to the commission and
						involving matters of plumbing or electrical in nature shall be directed first
						to the respective boards for a hearing. A person aggrieved by the decision of a
						board may then petition the commission to review the
						decision.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 3 - APPEAL BOARDS AND HEARINGS › Section R. 408.30316 - Barrier free design board; exceptions and appeals

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 316. All requests for exceptions and appeals
						regarding barrier free design rules shall be directed to the barrier free
						design board, on an appropriate form, through the barrier free design division
						of the bureau of construction codes.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30401 - Applicable code

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 401. The provisions of the international building
						code, 2015 edition, including appendices F, G, and H, except for sections
						104.8, 109.2 to 109.6, 114.3, 415.9.1.2 to 415.9.1.9, 415.7.4, 423.3, 423.4,
						903.2.8.3.1, 903.2.8.3.2, 903.2.8.4, 2902 to 2902.6, Table 2902.1, 3005.5, the
						definition of "agricultural building" in section 202, the definition of
						"recreational vehicle" in Appendix G, and, IECC-2015, IEBC-2015, IMC-2015,
						IPC-2015, IPSDC-2015, NFPA 70-2014, listed in chapter 35, govern the
						construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, use, and occupancy of
						buildings and structures, and, with exceptions noted, the international
						building code is adopted by reference in these rules. All references to the
						International Building Code, International Residential Code, International
						Energy Conservation Code, National Electrical Code, International Existing
						Building Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Plumbing Code
						mean the Michigan Building Code, Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Energy
						Code, Michigan Electrical Code, Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing
						Buildings, Michigan Mechanical Code, and Michigan Plumbing Code respectively.
						The code is available for inspection at the Michigan Department of Licensing
						and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, 611 W. Ottawa St.,
						1st Floor Ottawa Building Lansing, MI 48933. The
						code may be purchased from the International Code Council, through the bureaus
						website at
www.michigan.gov/bcc
, at a
						cost as of the time of adoption of these amendatory rules of
						$128.00.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30401a - Adult foster care facilities and child care organizations

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 401a.
(1)
					 Promulgation authority for fire safety standards for facilities and camps
					 licensed or registered under the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979
					 PA 218, being MCL 400.701 et seq., and the child care organizations act, 1973
					 PA 116, being MCL 722.101 et seq., is vested in the department of human
					 services and the bureau of fire services.
(2) Until amended or rescinded by the
					 promulgating authority, the 2003 Michigan building code provisions relative to
					 fire safety standards for facilities and camps licensed or registered under the
					 adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, being MCL 400.701 et
					 seq., and the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, being MCL 722.101 et
					 seq., remain in effect.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30402 - Title

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 402. Section 101.1 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
101.1. Title. These rules
					 shall be known as the Michigan building code, hereinafter referred to as "the
					 code."
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30403 - Residential group R-3

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 403.
Sections 310.5 310.5.1, 903.3.8.1, and 903.3.8.5 are
						amended and 903.2.8.3 is added to the code to read as follows:
310.5. Residential group R-3. Residential
					 occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not
					 classified as group R-1, R-2, R-4, or I, including any of the following:
(a) Adult foster care family homes or adult
					 foster care small group homes licensed per the adult foster care facility
					 licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL
					 400.701 to
					 400.737,
					 that provide accommodations for 6 or fewer persons receiving care.
(b) Buildings that do not contain more than 2
					 dwelling units.
(c) Boarding houses
					 (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants.
(d) Boarding houses (transient) with 10 or
					 fewer occupants.
(e) Congregate
					 living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants.
(f) Congregate living facilities (transient)
					 with 10 or fewer occupants.
(g)
					 Foster family homes licensed under the child care organizations act, 1973 PA
					 116, MCL
					 722.111
					 to 722.127a, that provide care for not more than 4 minor children.
(h) Foster care family group homes licensed
					 under the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL
					 722.111
					 to 722.127a, that provide care for more than 4 but fewer than 7 minor children.
					 310.5.1. Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities that are located
					 within a single- family dwelling may comply with the Michigan residential code
					 if 1 of the following conditions is met:
(a)
					 Adult foster care family homes or adult foster care small group homes for 6 or
					 fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling and
					 licensed in accordance with the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979
					 PA 218, MCL
					 400.701 to
					 400.737.
(b) Family child care homes licensed under
					 the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL
					 722.111
					 to 722.127a, that provide care for fewer than 7 minor children.
(c) Group child care homes licensed under the
					 child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL
					 722.111
					 to 722.127a, that provide care for more than 6 but not more than 12 minor
					 children.
(d) Foster family homes
					 licensed per the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL
					 722.111
					 to 722.127a, that provide care for not more than 4 minor children.
(e) Foster care family group homes licensed
					 per the child care organizations act, 1973 PA 116, MCL
					 722.111
					 to 722.127a, that provide care for more than 4 but fewer than 7 minor
					 children.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30404 - Duties and powers of building official

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 404. Section 104.9 of the code is amended to read as
						follows: 104.9. Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment, and
						devices shall be constructed or installed in accordance with approvals granted
						under the act or by the building official. The building official shall review
						reports prepared by recognized evaluation services and determine if the intent
						of the code is met.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30405 - Professional architectural and engineering services

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 405. Section 107.1 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
107.1. Submittal documents.
					 Construction documents, special inspection and structural programs and other
					 data shall be submitted in 1 or more sets with each application for a permit.
					 The construction documents shall be prepared by, or under the direct
					 supervision of, a registered design professional when required by 1980 PA 299,
					 MCL 339.101 to 339.2919. Where special conditions exist, the building official
					 is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a
					 registered design professional.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30408 - Fees

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 408. Section 109.1 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
109.1. Payment of fees. The
					 fees prescribed by the act shall be paid to the enforcing agency of the
					 jurisdiction before a permit to begin work for new construction, alteration,
					 removal, demolition, or other building operation may be issued. In addition, an
					 amendment to a permit necessitating an additional fee shall not be approved
					 until the additional fee has been paid.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30410 - Violations

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 410. Section 114.4 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
114.4. Violation penalties.
					 It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to violate a provision of
					 the code or fail to conform with any of the requirements thereof, or erect,
					 construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any
					 building, structure, or equipment regulated by the code, or cause work to be
					 performed or done, in conflict with or in violation of the approved
					 construction documents or directive of the enforcing agency, or a permit or
					 certificate issued under the code. A violator shall be assessed a fine in
					 accordance with the act.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30411 - Stop-work order

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 411. Section
						115.2 of
						the code is amended to read as follows:
115.2. Issuance. Notice shall be in
					 accordance with the act. A person who is served with a stop work order, except
					 for work that the person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe
					 condition is subject to the penalty provisions prescribed in the act.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30412 - Certificate of use and occupancy

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 412. Sections 111.1 and 111.2 of the code are
						amended to read as follows:
111.1. Use
					 and occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a
					 change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or
					 portion thereof shall not be made until a certificate of occupancy has been
					 issued in accordance with the act.
Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for
						work exempt from permits under section 105.2.
111.2. Certificate issued. After the building
					 official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the
					 provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department and
					 all permit and plan review fees are paid, the building official shall issue a
					 certificate of occupancy that contains all of the following:
(a) The building permit number.
(b) The address of the structure.
(c) A description of that portion of the
					 structure for which the certificate is issued.
(d) A statement that the described portion of
					 the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this
					 code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the
					 proposed occupancy is classified.
(e) The name and signature of the building
					 official or designee, registered in accordance with the building officials and
					 inspectors registration act, 1986 PA 54, MCL 338.2301 to 338.2313.
(f) The edition of the code under which the
					 permit was issued.
(g) The use and
					 occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3.
(h) The type of construction as defined in
					 chapter 6.
(i) The design occupant
					 load.
(j) If an automatic sprinkler
					 system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.
(k) Any special stipulations and conditions
					 of the building permit.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30414 - Board of appeals

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 414. Sections 113.1 and 113.3 of the code are
						amended to read as follows:
113.1.
					 Means of appeal. An interested person may appeal a decision of the enforcing
					 agency to the board of appeals in accordance with the act. An application for
					 appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of the code or the rules
					 governing construction have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the
					 code do not apply, or an equal or better form of construction is proposed. The
					 decision of a local board of appeals may be appealed to the construction code
					 commission in accordance with the act and time frames.
Exception: Requests for barrier free design exception
						shall be in accordance with 1966 PA 1, MCL 125.1352 to 125.1356.
113.3. Qualifications. The board of appeals
					 shall consist of members who are qualified in accordance with the act and are
					 not employees of the governmental subdivision or the agency enforcing the
					 code.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30418 - Maximum floor area allowances per occupant

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 418.
Table 1004.1.2 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
Table 1004.1.2
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWANCES PER
						OCCUPANT
FUNCTION OF SPACE
FLOOR
AREA
IN
SQ.
FT.
PER
Agricultural building
300 gross
Aircraft hangars
500 gross
Airport terminal
Baggage claim
20 gross
Baggage handling
300 gross
Concourse
Waiting areas
15 gross
Assembly
Gaming floors (keno, slots, etc.)
11 gross
Exhibit Gallery and Museum
30 net
Assembly with fixed seats
See section
1004.4
Assembly without fixed seats Concentrated
									 (chairs only-not fixed)
7 net
Standing space
Unconcentrated (tables and chairs)
15 net
Bowling centers, allow 5 persons for each lane
									 including 15 feet of runway, and for additional areas
7 net
Business areas
100 gross
Courtrooms-other than fixed seating
									 areas
40 net
Day care
35 net
Dormitories
50 gross
Educational
Classroom area
20 net
Shops and other vocational room areas
50 net
Locker rooms
15 gross
Exercise rooms
50 gross
H-5 Fabrication and manufacturing areas
200 gross
Industrial areas
100 gross
Institutional areas
Inpatient treatment areas
240 gross
Outpatient areas
100 gross
Sleeping areas
120 gross
Kitchens, commercial
200 gross
Library
Reading rooms
50 net
Stack area
100 gross
Mall buildings-covered and open
See Section
402.8.2
Locker rooms
50 gross
Mercantile
60 gross
Storage, stock, shipping areas
300 gross
Parking garages
200 gross
Residential
200 gross
Skating rinks, swimming pools
Rink and pool
50 gross
Decks
15 gross
Stages and platforms
15 net
Accessory storage areas, mechanical equipment
									 room
300 gross
Warehouses
500 gross
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929
						m2
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30419 - Toilet room requirements

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 419.
Sections 1210.1, is amended and 1210.5, 1210.4, and
						1210.6 are added to the code to read as follows:
1210.1. Required fixtures. The number and
					 type of plumbing fixtures provided in any occupancy shall comply with the
					 Michigan plumbing code.
1210.4.
					 Toilet room location. Toilet rooms shall not open directly into a room used for
					 the preparation of food for service to the public.
1210.5. Baby changing stations. A building or
					 structure that has baby changing stations in the women's restrooms shall have
					 baby changing stations in the men's restrooms.
1210.6. Directional signage. Directional
					 signage indicating the route to the public facilities shall be posted in
					 accordance with section 3107 of the international building code. Signage shall
					 be located in a corridor or aisle at the entrance to the facilities for
					 customers and visitors.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30420

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
An obvious error
						in R 408.30420 was corrected at the request of the promulgating agency,
						pursuant to Section 56 of 1969 PA 306, as amended by 2000 PA 262, MCL 24.256.
						The rule containing the error was published in Michigan Register, 2014 MR 11.
						The memorandum requesting the correction was published in Michigan Register,
						2014 MR 11
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30421 - Emergency escape and rescue

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 421.
Sections 1025.1 and 1030.1 of the code are amended and
						1016.2.2 is added to read as follows:
1016.2.2. Group E. Egress from classrooms in
					 group E occupancies shall be limited to pass through 1 intervening space before
					 reaching an exit access door leading directly to a corridor or an
					 exit.
1025.1. General. Approved
					 luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall be provided in
					 buildings with an occupied floor located more than 75 feet (16 764 mm) above
					 the lowest level of fire department vehicle access of groups A, B, E, I, M, and
					 R-I occupancies in accordance with sections 1024.1 to 1024.5.
1030.1. General. In addition to the means of
					 egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape
					 and rescue in group R occupancies as applicable in section 101.2. Basements and
					 sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least 1
					 exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section.
					 Where basements contain 1 or more sleeping rooms, emergency egress and rescue
					 openings shall be required in each sleeping room, but shall not be required in
					 adjoining areas of the basement. The opening shall open directly into a public
					 street, public alley, yard, or court.
Exceptions:
1.
					 In other than group R-3 occupancies as applicable in section 101.2, buildings
					 equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance
					 with section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2. In other than group R-3 occupancies as
					 applicable in section 101.2, sleeping rooms provided with a door to a
					 fire-resistance-rated corridor having access to 2 remote exits in opposite
					 directions.
3. The emergency escape
					 and rescue opening may open onto a balcony within an atrium in accordance with
					 the requirements of section 404, provided the balcony provides access to an
					 exit and the dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a means of egress that is not
					 open to the atrium.
4. Basements
					 with a ceiling height of less than 80 inches (2 032 mm) shall not be required
					 to have emergency escape and rescue openings.
5. High-rise buildings in accordance with
					 section 403.
6. Emergency escape
					 and rescue openings are not required from basements, or sleeping rooms which
					 have an exit door or exit access door that opens directly into a public street,
					 public alley, yard, egress court, or to an exterior exit balcony that opens to
					 a public street, public alley, yard, or egress court.
7. Basements without habitable spaces and
					 having not more than 200 square feet (18.6 square meters) in floor area shall
					 not be required to have emergency escape and rescue openings.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30427 - Barrier free design for buildings, structures, and improved areas

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 427.
Sections 1101.2 and 1109.8 of the code are amended and
						section 1103.2.15 is added to the code to read as follows:
1101.2. Design. Buildings and facilities
					 shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with 1966 PA
					 1, MCL
					 125.1351 to
					 125.1356, this
					 code, and ICC/ANSI A 117.1, except sections 611 and 707.
1103.2.15. Military, fire service, and police
					 facilities. Housing, bathing, toilet, training, and storage areas intended for
					 use and occupancy exclusively by military, fire service, police, or security
					 personnel required to be physically agile are not required to be accessible.
					 1109.8. Lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts may be a part of a required
					 accessible route in new construction where indicated in items 1 to 10. Platform
					 (wheelchair) lifts shall be installed in accordance with the Michigan elevator
					 code,
					 R
					 408.7001 to
					 R
					 408.8695.
1. An
					 accessible route to a performing area and speakers' platforms.
2. An accessible route to wheelchair spaces
					 required to comply with the wheelchair space dispersion requirements of
					 sections 1108.2.2 to 1108.2.6.
3.
					 An accessible route to spaces that are not open to the general public with an
					 occupant load of not more than 5.
4. An accessible route within a dwelling or
					 sleeping unit.
5. An accessible
					 route to jury boxes and witness stands; raised courtroom stations including
					 judges benches, clerks stations, bailiffs stations, deputy clerks stations and
					 court reporters stations; and to depressed areas such as the well of the
					 court.
6. An accessible route to
					 load and unload areas serving amusement rides.
7. An accessible route to play components or
					 self-contained play structures.
8.
					 An accessible route to team or player seating areas serving areas of sport
					 activity.
9. An accessible route
					 instead of gangways serving recreational boating facilities and fishing piers
					 and platforms.
10. An accessible
					 route where existing exterior site constraints make use of a ramp or elevator
					 infeasible.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30428 - Structural integrity

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 428.
Section 1615.1 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
1615.1. General. Buildings
					 with an occupied floor 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more in height above the lowest
					 level of fire department vehicle access and assigned to risk category III or IV
					 shall comply with the requirements of this section. Frame structures shall
					 comply with the requirements of section 1615.3.
Bearing wall structures shall comply with the
						requirements of section 1615.4.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30429 - High-rise buildings

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 429.
Sections 403.1 and 403.5.4, of the code are amended to
						read as follows:
403.1. Applicability.
					 The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having the occupied
					 floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
					 department vehicle access.
Exception: The provisions of this section shall not apply
						to the following buildings and structures:
1. Airport traffic control towers in
					 accordance with section 412 of the code.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with
					 section 406.5of the code.
3.
					 Buildings with an occupancy in group A-5 in accordance with section 303.6 of
					 the code.
4. Special industrial
					 occupancies in accordance with section 503.1.1 of the code.
5. Buildings with any of the following:
5.1. A group H-1 occupancy.
5.2. A group H-2 occupancy in accordance with
					 section 415.8, 415.9.2, 415.9.3, or 426.1.
5.3. A group H-3 occupancy in accordance with
					 section 415.8.
6.
					 Existing buildings having occupied floor levels not more than 75 feet (22 860
					 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access where the local
					 unit of government complies with both of the following:
6.1. The local unit of government has a
					 municipal fire department with an ISO rating of 3 or lower, employing a
					 full-time career firefighting staff.
6.2. The governing body of the local unit of
					 government has passed a resolution affirming the use of this exception and
					 filed that resolution with the department of licensing and regulatory affairs,
					 bureau of construction codes.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30430 - Liquefied petroleum gas distribution facilities

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 430.
Sections 415.9.1 and 415.9.2 of the code are amended to
						read as follows:
415.9.1. Flammable
					 and combustible liquids. The storage, handling, processing, and transporting of
					 flammable and combustible liquids shall be in accordance with the Michigan
					 mechanical code,
					 R
					 408.30901 to
					 R
					 408.30998, and the international fire code listed in
					 chapter 35, and the requirements of the Michigan rules for the storage and
					 handling of flammable and combustible liquids, R 29.4101 to R
					 29.5516.
415.9.2. Liquefied
					 petroleum gas distribution facilities. The design and construction of propane,
					 butane, propylene, butylene, and other liquefied petroleum gas distribution
					 facilities shall conform to the applicable provisions of the Michigan liquified
					 petroleum gas code, R 29.3801 to R 29.4035. The storage and handling of
					 liquefied petroleum gas systems shall conform to the international fire code
					 listed in chapter 35. The design and installation of piping, equipment, and
					 systems that utilize liquefied petroleum gas shall be in accordance with the
					 international fuel gas code listed in chapter 35. Liquefied petroleum gas
					 distribution facilities shall be ventilated in accordance with the Michigan
					 mechanical code,
					 R
					 408.30901 to
					 R
					 408.30998, and the requirements of the Michigan rules
					 for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, R 29.4101 to
					 R 29.5516.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30441 - Consumer fireworks facilities

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 441.
Sections 307.5.1, 415.1.1,
						427.1, 509.4.2.2,
						907.2.5.1, 910.2.3, and 1031.1 of the code are added to read as follows:
307.5.1. High-hazard group H-3. Consumer
					 fireworks 1.4G (class C common) Consumer fireworks 1.4G facilities shall meet
					 the requirements of this code and those requirements of this code and those
					 requirements referenced in section 427.1.
415.1.1. Consumer fireworks facilities 1.4 G
					 (class C common) consumer fireworks 1.4 G facilities shall be designed and
					 constructed in accordance with NFPA 1124 as referenced by the Michigan
					 fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256, MCL
					 28.451 to
					 28.471.
427.1. Consumer fireworks (1.4G)
					 facilities. The items in buildings used for the retail sale of consumer
					 fireworks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 1124, as
					 referenced by the Michigan fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256, MCL
					 28.451 to
					 28.471
					 as follows:
(a) Means of egress.
(b) Storage rooms.
(c) Fire alarms.
(d) Smoke control.
(e) Automatic sprinkler systems.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30442 - Automatic sprinkler systems

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 442 . Sections 903.2.8, 903.2.8.2, 903.2.5, and
						903.2.5.1 are amended and section 903.2.5.4 is added to the code to read as
						follows:
903.2.8. Group R. An
					 automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3shall be
					 provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exception: Camp buildings in remote areas without
						municipal water supply that meet all of the following:
1. Not more than 1 story, 2000 square feet
					 (186 m2 ) and 25 occupants.
2. Are used not more than 5 months in a
					 year.
3. Shall be provided with not
					 less than 2 exits in compliance with section 1019.
4. Shall not be provided with cooking
					 equipment.
5. Provided with a
					 manual fire alarm system and smoke alarms throughout in compliance with NFPA 72
					 as listed in chapter 35. For cabins sleeping 4 or fewer occupants only, smoke
					 alarms are required.
6. Storage and
					 equipment rooms shall be protected by a 1-hour fire partition.
7. Compliance with all applicable
					 requirements of the code.
903.2.8.2. Adult foster care family homes. An
					 automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.3 shall
					 be permitted in adult foster care family homes or adult foster care small group
					 homes for 6 or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family
					 dwelling and licensed in accordance with the adult foster care facility
					 licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.701 to 400.737.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30443 - Masonry

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 443. Section 1405.4.2 of the code is amended to read
						as follows:
1405.4.2. Masonry.
					 Flashing and weep holes shall be located in the first course of masonry above
					 finished ground level above the foundation wall or slab; at the heads of
					 windows, doors, and other wall openings; at window sills and at other points of
					 support including structural floors, shelf angles, and lintels where anchored
					 veneers are designed in accordance with section 1405.6. Flashing shall extend
					 to, or beyond, the finished face of the wall.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30445 - Automatic sprinkler systems

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 445.
Section 903.2.11.3 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
903.2.11.3. Buildings more
					 than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
					 installed throughout a building that has a floor level which has an occupant
					 load of 30 or more occupants and which is located 30 feet (9144 mm) or more
					 above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1.
					 Open parking structures.
2.
					 Occupancies in group F-2.
3.
					 Existing buildings having occupied floor levels not more than 55 feet (16764
					 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, where
					 the local unit of government complies with the following parameters:
3.1. The local unit of government having a
					 municipal fire department with an ISO rating of 3 or lower, employing a
					 full-time career fire fighting staff.
3.2. The governing body of the local unit of
					 government has passed a resolution affirming the use of this exception and
					 filed that resolution with the department of licensing and regulatory affairs,
					 bureau of construction codes .
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30447 - Smokeproof enclosures

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 447.
Section 1023.11 of the code is amended to read as
						follows:
1023.11. Smokeproof
					 enclosures. In buildings required to comply with section 403 or 405 of the
					 code, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where the floor
					 surface is located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest level of fire
					 department vehicle access or more than 30 feet (9 144 mm) below the level of
					 exit discharge serving such floor levels shall be a smokeproof enclosure or
					 pressurized stairway in accordance with section 909.20 of the code.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30448d - Ground snow loads

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 448d. Figure 1608.2 of the code is amended to read
						as follows:
FIGURE 1608.2 Ground Snow Loads
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Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30449 - Frost protection

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 449. Section 1809.5 of the code is amended to read
						as follows:
1809.5. Frost protection.
					 Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers, and other
					 permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by
					 at least 1 of the following methods:
(1)
					 Extending not less than 42 inches (1 067 mm) below finish grade.
(2) Constructing in accordance with ASCE-32
					 listed in chapter 35.
(3) Erecting
					 on solid rock.
Exceptions:
1.
					 Free-standing buildings meeting all of the following conditions shall not be
					 required to be protected:
a. Classified in
					 risk category I in accordance with section 1604.5 of the code.
b. Area of 600 square feet (55.74
					 m2 ) or less for light-frame construction or 400 2
					 square feet (37 m ) or less for other than light-frame construction.
c. Eave height of 10 feet (3 048 mm) or
					 less.
2. Upon evidence
					 of the existence of any of the following conditions, the building official may
					 modify the footing depth accordingly:
a.
					 Freezing temperatures.
b. Soil
					 type.
c. Groundwater
					 conditions.
d. Snow depth
					 experience.
e. Exposure to the
					 elements.
f. Other specific
					 conditions identified by the building official that may affect the foundation
					 system.
Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless such frozen
						condition is of a permanent character.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30451c - Flood loads

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 451c.
Section 1612.3.1 of the code is amended and 1612.4.1 is
						added to the code to read as follows:
1612.3.1. Alternate flood hazard provisions.
					 Absent the adoption of a flood hazard map and supporting data, flood hazard
					 areas as determined by the state under its administration of the Part 31,
					 floodplain regulatory authority of the natural resources and environmental
					 protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL
					 324.101 to
					 324.90106,
					 shall become the basis for regulation of floodplain development within the
					 community and section 1612 shall apply to buildings and structures within those
					 areas.
1612.4.1. Minimum
					 requirements for buildings and structures. All of the following are in addition
					 to the requirements of ASCE 24:
(1) Buildings
					 and structures in flood hazard areas subject to high velocity wave action (zone
					 V) shall be in compliance with the requirements of ASCE 24 for such flood
					 hazard areas.
(2) The lowest floors
					 of structure category II buildings and structures shall be at or above the
					 elevation specified in ASCE 24 or 1 foot (305 mm) above the design flood
					 elevation, whichever is higher.
(3)
					 The lowest floors of structure category III and IV buildings and structures in
					 flood hazard areas not subject to high velocity wave action (zone A) shall be
					 at or above the elevation specified in ASCE 24 or 1 foot (305 mm) above the
					 500-year flood elevation, whichever is higher. For the purpose of this
					 requirement, the 500-year flood elevation is the elevation of flooding having a
					 0.2% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
(4) Dry floodproofing for structure category
					 II buildings and structures shall extend to or above the elevation specified in
					 ASCE 24 or 1 foot (305 mm) above the design flood elevation, whichever is
					 higher.
(5) Dry floodproofing for
					 structure category III and IV buildings and structures shall extend to or above
					 the elevation specified in ASCE 24 or 1 foot (305 mm) above the 500- year flood
					 elevation, whichever is higher. For the purpose of this requirement, the
					 500-year flood elevation is the elevation of flooding having a 0.2% chance of
					 being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
(6) The interior floor or finished ground
					 level of under-floor spaces and crawlspaces shall comply with section
					 1805.1.2.1 of this code.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30453 - Plumbing systems

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 453. Section 2901.1 of the code is amended to read
						as follows:
2901.1. Scope. The
					 provisions of this chapter and the Michigan plumbing code,
					 R
					 408.30701 to
					 R
					 408.30796, shall govern the erection, installation,
					 alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance
					 of, plumbing equipment and systems. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be
					 constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with the Michigan plumbing
					 code,
					 R
					 408.30701 to
					 R
					 408.30796.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30456 - Rescinded

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Former R 408.30456 was rescinded by 1979 ACS 8, Eff
						  Dec. 16, 1981
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30457 - Mechanical systems

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 457. Section 2801.1 of the code is amended to read
						as follows:
2801.1. Scope. Mechanical
					 appliances, equipment, and systems shall be constructed, installed, and
					 maintained in accordance with the Michigan mechanical code,
					 R
					 408.30901 to
					 R
					 408.30998, and the international fuel gas code listed
					 in chapter 35. Masonry chimneys, fireplaces, and barbeques shall comply with
					 the Michigan mechanical code,
					 R
					 408.30901 to
					 R
					 408.30998, and chapter 21 of the code.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Construction Codes › Construction Code Commission General Rules › Construction Code › Part 4 - BUILDING CODE › Section R. 408.30458 - Elevators and conveying systems

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 458.
Sections 3001.1, 3001.2, 3001.4, 3002.5, 3002.6, 3003.1,
						and 3003.2, of the code are amended and sections 3001.2.1, 3001.2.2, 3003.1.5
						and 3004.5 are added to the code to read as follows:
3001.1. Scope. The design, construction,
					 installation, alteration, and repair of elevators and conveying systems and
					 their equipment shall conform with the requirements of the Michigan elevator
					 laws and rules, MCL
					 408.801
					 to
					 408.824,
					 MCL
					 338.2151 to
					 338.2160, and
					 R
					 408.7001 to
					 R
					 408.8695 and this chapter. Installation or
					 construction in flood hazard areas established in section 1612.3 shall comply
					 with ASCE 24 listed in chapter 35.
3001.2. Other devices. Other devices shall
					 conform to the requirements of sections 3001.2.1 and 3001.2.2 of the code.
3001.2.1. Conveyors. Conveyors and related
					 equipment shall conform to the requirements of ASME B20.1 listed in chapter
					 35.
3001.2.2. Automotive lifts.
					 Automotive lifts shall conform to the requirements of ALI ALCTV listed in
					 chapter 35.