Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Fire Services › New and Existing School, College and University Fire Safety › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 29.1902 - Life safety code; adoption by reference

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2
(1) The
				  provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 38, 39, and 43 of the
				  national fire protection association pamphlet no. 101, 2012 edition, entitled
				  "Life Safety Code," referred to in these rules as "code", are adopted by
				  reference as part of these rules.
(2) Copies of the adopted provisions in
				  subrules (1) and (3) of this rule are available for inspection and distribution
				  from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box
				  9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101, telephone number 1-800-344-3555 or as
				  otherwise specified in subrule (3) of this rule. The cost of the adopted
				  provisions of the "Life Safety Code" as of the time of adoption of these rules
				  is $93.00. The cost of the adopted provisions in subrule (3) of this rule are
				  specified in subrule (3) of this rule. Copies of the adopted provisions are
				  available for inspection at the offices of the Department of Licensing and
				  Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services, 3101 Technology Boulevard, Suite
				  H, Lansing, MI 48910, or as specified in this rule. Copies of the adopted
				  provisions may be purchased from the bureau of fire services at cost from any
				  national source identified in chapter 2 of the code as amended in subrules (1)
				  and (3) of this rule plus $30.00 for shipping and handling as of the time of
				  the adoption of these rules.
(3)
				  Chapter 2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
2.1 General. The documents or portions
				  thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be
				  considered part of the requirements of this document. The cost of each standard
				  at the time of the adoption of these rules is indicated after the
				  title.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
www.nfpa.org
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park,
					 Quincy, MA 02169-7471
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010
					 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion
					 Foam, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems,
					 2011 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
					 Systems, 2009 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
					 Systems, 2010 edition. $85.50/each
NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
					 Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2010 edition.
					 $44.50/each
NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
					 Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height,
					 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and
					 Hose Systems, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire
					 Protection, 2012 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water
					 Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
					 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems,
					 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and
					 Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 edition.
					 $52.50/each
NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012
					 edition. References to this standard mean R 29.5401 to R29. 5419, promulgated
					 by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire
					 services.
NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol
					 Products, 2011 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning
					 Equipment, 2011 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 40, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose
					 Nitrate Film, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using
					 Chemicals, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition.
					 $52.50/each
NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 edition.
					 References to this code mean the administrative rules relating to storage and
					 handling of liquefied petroleum gases, R 29.6001 to
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2011 edition. References
					 to this code mean the Michigan electrical code,
					 R 408.30801 to
					 R
					 408.30880, promulgated by the Michigan department of
					 licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of construction codes.
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition.
					 $85.50/each
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2010
					 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen
					 Handling Systems and Equipment, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2011 edition.
					 $35.00/each
NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning
					 and Ventilating Systems, 2012 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating
					 and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2012 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of
					 Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 2010 edition.
					 $35.00/each
NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 edition.
					 $40.50/each
NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire
					 Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2012 edition.
					 $64.00/each
NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety,
					 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 105, Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door
					 Assemblies, 2010 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems,
					 2010 edition. $39.00/each
NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency
					 and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an
					 Audience, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols,
					 2009 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012
					 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and
					 Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2012
					 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire
					 Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction,
					 Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of
					 Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door
					 Assemblies, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux
					 of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2011 edition.
					 $35.00/each
NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block
					 Assemblies, 2007 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of
					 Building Materials, 2008 edition.$35.00/each
NFPA 260, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification
					 System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered
					 Furniture, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 261, Standard Method of Test for Determining
					 Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by
					 Smoldering Cigarettes, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating
					 Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and
					 Walls, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 271, Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible
					 Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption
					 Calorimeter, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating
					 Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011
					 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door
					 Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2007
					 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel
					 Packages, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling
					 Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2011 edition.
					 $35.00/each
NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame
					 Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and
					 Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2012 edition.
					 $35.00/each
NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide
					 (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2012 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems,
					 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures,
					 2010 edition. $64.00/each
NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation,
					 Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition.
					 $44.50/each
NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a
					 Proximate Audience, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
					 Systems, 2012 edition. $52.50/each
2.3 Other Publications.
2.3.1 ACI Publication.
www.concrete.org
American Concrete Institute, P. O. Box 9094, Farmington
					 Hills, MI 48333
ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1, Standard Method for Determining Fire
					 Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies, 2008.
					 $54.50/each
2.3.2 ANSI
				  Publications.
American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 West 43rd
					 Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10036.
ANSI A14.3, Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders, 1992.
					 www.ansi.org $250.00/each
ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for Accessible
					 and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009. www.ansi.org $63.95/each
ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Exit Devices, 2008. www.ansi.org
					 $36.00/each
BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power
					 Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2007. www.ansi.org
					 $36.00/each
2.3.3 ASCE
				  Publications. American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive,
				  Reston, VA 20191-4400.
www.asce.org
ASCE/SFPE 29, Standard Calculation Methods for Structural
					 Fire Protection, 2008. $69.00/each
2.3.4 ASME Publications. www.asme.org
				  American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY
				  10016-5990
2.3.5 ASSE Publications.
				  American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL
				  60018.
www.asse.org
ANSI/ASSE A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Floor
					 and Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems, 2007.
					 $69.00/each
2.3.6 ASTM
				  Publications.
www.astm.org
American
				  Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA
				  19428-2959
ASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for
					 Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Pan Products and Fiber-Reinforced
					 Cement Panels, 2006. $49.20/each
ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition
					 Temperatures of Plastic, (2001 e1). $49.20/each
ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition
					 Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006.
					 $43.20/each
ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated
					 Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 2010.
					 $36.00/each
ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
					 Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010. $70.80/each
ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof
					 Coverings, 2010a. $56.40/each
ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of
					 Building Construction and Materials, 2010b. $70.80/each
ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials
					 in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750Chr(176)C, 2009b. $56.40/each
ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux
					 of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2010.
					 $56.40/each
ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through
					 Penetration Fire Stops, 2010. $56.40/each
ASTM E 1352, Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition
					 Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies, 2008a.
					 $47.00/each
ASTM E 1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition
					 Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 2008a(e1). $47.00/each
ASTM E 1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible
					 Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption
					 Calorimeter, 2009. $56.40/each
ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of
					 Upholstered Furniture, 2007. $70.80/each
ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of
					 Mattresses, 2007. $70.80/each
ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for
					 Deterministic Fire Models, 2007. $47.00/each
ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint
					 Systems, 2007. $47.00/each
ASTM E 2072, Standard Specification for Photoluminescent
					 (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2010. $36.00/each
ASTM E 2074, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Door
					 Assemblies, Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and Pivoted
					 Swinging Door Assemblies, 2000. $56.40/each
ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire
					 Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale,
					 Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010. $47.00/each
ASTM E 2404, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation
					 and Mounting of Textile, Paper, or Vinyl Wall or Ceiling Coverings to Assess
					 Surface Burning Characteristics, 2008. $43.20/each
ASTM E 2573, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation
					 and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning
					 Characteristics, 2007a. $43.20/each
ASTM E 2599, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation
					 and Mounting of Reflective Insulation Materials and Radiant Barrier Materials
					 for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2009.
					 $43.20/each
ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials
					 in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-Shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C,
					 2009a. $56.40/each
ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat
					 Mechanisms, 1987 (2005). $36.00/each
ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for
					 Swinging Doors, 2005. $70.80/each
ASTM G 155, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light
					 Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials, 2005a.
					 $47.00/each
2.3.7 FMGR
				  Publication.
FM Global Research, FM Global, 1301 Atwood Avenue, P.O. Box
					 7500, Johnston, RI 02919.
ANSI/FM 4880, American National Standard for Evaluating
					 Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, Plastic Interior Finish
					 Materials, Plastic Exterior Building Panels, Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems,
					 Interior or Exterior Finish Systems, 2007. Free FM Approval Standard 6921,
					 Containers for Combustible Waste, 2004. Free UL 300, Standard for Fire Testing
					 of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment,
					 2005. $502.00/each at
www.comm-2000.com
2.3.8 NEMA Publications. National Electrical
				  Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Ste 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209.
www.nema.org
NEMA Sb 30, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface, 2005.
					 $69.00/each
2.3.9 UL
				  Publications.
www.UL.com
; purchase UL
				  standards at
www.comm-2000.com
per UL website. (All revisions included in purchase of standard) Underwriters
				  Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
ANSI/UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies,
					 2009. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,
					 2008, revised 2009. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of
					 Door Assemblies, 2009. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building
					 Construction and Materials, 2007. $631.00/each
UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Unites, 1999,
					 revised 2010. $502.00/each
UL 300A, Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range
					 Top Cooking Surfaces, 2006. $275.00/each
ANSI/UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware, 1997.
					 $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised 2002.
					 $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 2006, Revised
					 2010. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning
					 Characteristics of Building Materials, 2009, revised 2010. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 790, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings,
					 2004, revised 2008. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power
					 Equipment, 2006, Revised 2009. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall
					 Construction, 1996, revised 2007. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1315, Standard for Safety for Metal Waste Paper
					 Containers, 2007. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of
					 Through-Penetration Firestops, 2003, revised 2010. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish
					 Material, 1997, revised 2008. $897.00/each
ANSI/UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage tests for Door
					 Assemblies, 2001, revised 2009. $502.00/each
UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used
					 for Decorative Purposes, 2006. $998.00 each
UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems,
					 2004, revised 2010. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of
					 Building Joint Systems, 2004, revised 2008. $502.00/each
2.3.10 U.S. Government Publication.
				  www.access.gpo.gov
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
					 20402.
Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500 and Part
					 1507. Free
Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1632, "Standard
					 for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF-4-72)."
					 Free
2.3.11 Other
				  Publication.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition,
					 Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield,
MA, 2003.
www.merriam-webster.com
$27.95/each
2.4
				  References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, 2012 edition. $85.50/each
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition.
					 $85.50/each
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2010
					 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2011 edition.
					 $35.00/each
NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door
					 Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2009
					 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant
					 Vessels, 2008 edition. $44.5.00/each
NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling
					 Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures,
					 2010 edition. $64.00/each
NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2011
					 edition. $85.50/each
ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
					 Structures, 2010.
www.asce.org
$165.00.