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Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8345 - Water supply; plumbing

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 345.
(1)
					 The water system must comply with the requirements of the local health
					 department.
(2) Plumbing must be
					 designed, constructed, installed, and maintained to prevent cross-connection
					 with the water system.
(3) Sinks,
					 lavatories, drinking fountains, and other water outlets must be supplied with
					 safe water sufficient in quantity and pressure to meet conditions of peak
					 demand.
(4) All plumbing fixtures
					 and water and waste pipes must be properly installed and maintained in good
					 working condition.
(5) Each water
					 heater must be equipped with a thermostatic temperature control and a pressure
					 relief valve, both of which must be in good working condition.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8350 - Toilets; hand washing sinks

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 350.
(1) A
					 center shall provide toilet and hand washing sinks as follows:
(a) A center operating with children in
					 attendance less than 5 continuous hours a day shall provide at least 1 toilet
					 and 1 hand washing sink for every 20 children or fraction thereof.
(b) A center operating with children in
					 attendance 5 or more continuous hours a day shall provide at least 1 toilet and
					 1 hand washing sink for every 15 children or fraction thereof.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8355 - Sewage disposal

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 350.
(1)
					 Sewage and other water-carried wastes must be disposed of through a municipal
					 or private sewer system.
(2)
					 Private sewer and septic systems must be designed and operated to safely
					 dispose of all wastewater generated, be adequate in size for the projected use,
					 and meet the criteria of the local health department.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8360 - Garbage and refuse

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 360.
(1)
					 All garbage must be removed from the center daily.
(2) Garbage containers must be washed when
					 soiled.
(3) Garbage stored outside
					 must be in sealed plastic bags in watertight containers with tight-fitting
					 covers or in a covered dumpster.
(4) Outside garbage and refuse must be picked
					 up or removed at a minimum of once a week.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8365 - Heating; temperature

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 365.
(1)
					 The temperature in child use areas must be maintained at a safe and comfortable
					 level so that children in care do not become overheated or chilled.
(2) The indoor temperature must be at least
					 65 degrees Fahrenheit in child use areas at a point 2 feet above the
					 floor.
(3) If temperatures exceed
					 82 degrees Fahrenheit, then a center shall take measures to cool the
					 children.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8370 - Light, ventilation, and screening

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 370.
(1)
					 The total ventilation area in every habitable room, as provided by openable
					 windows, must be not less than 4½% of the floor area, unless central air
					 conditioning is provided.
(2) If
					 ventilation is dependent on a mechanical system, then the system must be on at
					 all times while the building is occupied and shall comply with the ventilation
					 requirements of the applicable mechanical code of the authority having
					 jurisdiction.
(3) Windows and doors
					 used for ventilation must be supplied with screening of not less than 16 mesh,
					 which must be kept in good repair. This subrule does not apply to child care
					 programs operating in school buildings.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8375 - Premises

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 375.
(1)
					 The center shall be located on land that provides good natural drainage or that
					 is properly drained.
(2) Stairs,
					 walkways, ramps, landings, and porches must meet all of the following
					 requirements:
(a) If elevated, have barriers
					 to prevent falls and handrails designed and constructed for use by
					 children.
(b) Be maintained in a
					 safe condition relative to the accumulation of water, ice, or snow and have
					 nonslip surfacing.
(c) Landings
					 must be located outside exit doors where steps or stairs are necessary and be
					 at least as wide as the swing of the door.
(d) Stairway steps must be not more than 8
					 inches in height, with a minimum tread depth of 9 inches.
(e) If ramps are used, then they must have a
					 minimum rise-to-run ratio of 1-to-12.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8380 - Maintenance of premises

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 380.
(1)
					 The premises must be maintained in a clean and safe condition and must not pose
					 a threat to health or safety.
(2)
					 The premises must be maintained so as to eliminate and prevent rodent and
					 insect harborage.
(3) Roofs,
					 exterior walls, doors, skylights, and windows must be weathertight and
					 watertight and kept in sound condition and good repair.
(4) Floors, interior walls, and ceilings must
					 be kept in sound condition, good repair, and maintained in a clean
					 condition.
(5) There must be no
					 flaking or deteriorating paint on interior and exterior surfaces or on
					 equipment accessible to children.
(6) All toilet room floor surfaces must be
					 easily cleanable and constructed and maintained so as to be impervious to
					 water.
(7) Light fixtures, vent
					 covers, wall-mounted fans, and similar equipment attached to walls and ceilings
					 must be easily cleanable and maintained in good repair.
(8) A lead hazard risk assessment must be
					 completed by a certified lead risk assessor on all centers built before 1978.
					 Any lead hazards identified must be addressed as noted in the lead hazard risk
					 assessment report before issuance of the original license. The results of the
					 assessment must be kept on file at the center. Centers that operate in a school
					 building serving only school-age children are exempt from the requirements in
					 this rule.
(9) A center shall adopt
					 and implement an integrated pest management policy as required by section 8316
					 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL
					 324.8316.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Section R. 400.8385 - Poisonous or toxic materials

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 385. Containers of poisonous or toxic materials must
						be clearly labeled for easy identification of contents and stored out of reach
						of children.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8501 - National Fire Protection Association standards; adoption by reference

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 501. The following National Fire Protection
						Association (NFPA) standards, as displayed in Table 5, are adopted by reference
						in these rules. Copies of the adopted standards are available for inspection
						and may be purchased at the NFPA website
www.nfpa.org
, or from the National Fire
						Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9109, Quincy,
						Massachusetts 02269-9101. The cost of single copies of each standard at the
						time of the adoption of these rules is indicated after the title. They are also
						available for inspection at the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
						Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Division, 611 West
						Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933.
TABLE 5
National Fire Protection Association
									 Standards
Standard
Title
Edition
Cost
NFPA-10
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
2018
$54.00
NFPA-13
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
									 Systems
2019
$110.00
NFPA-25
Standard for the Inspection, Testing and
									 Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
2017
$63.50
NFPA-72
National Fire Alarm Code and Signaling
									 Code
2019
$102.50
NFPA-80
Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening
									 Protectives
2019
$54.00
NFPA-251
Standard Methods of Fire Resistance of Building
									 Construction and Materials
2006
$49.00
NFPA-265
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluation
									 Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and
									 Walls
2019
$50.50
NFPA-701
Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame
									 Propagation of Textiles and Films
2015
$42.00
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8510 - Plans and specifications; submission; approval; inspections

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 5010.
(1) A
					 complete set of plans and specifications of any proposed center or proposed
					 addition, alteration, or remodeling to an existing center shall be submitted to
					 the department for review and approval. If the total cost of the project is
					 $15,000.00 or more, including labor and materials, the plans shall bear the
					 seal of a registered architect or engineer.
(2) Written approval shall be obtained from
					 the department before initiating any construction.
(3) A fire safety inspection shall be
					 conducted by the bureau of fire services or a department-approved qualified
					 fire inspector, and an approval granted, before issuance of the original
					 license and every 4 years thereafter, at the time of renewal.
(4) If a boiler is used, then it shall be
					 inspected, and a certificate provided as required by the boiler division,
					 department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(5) Fuel-fired furnaces shall be inspected by
					 a licensed mechanical contractor before issuance of an original license and
					 every 2 years at renewal.
(6)
					 Fuel-fired water heaters shall be inspected by a licensed mechanical contractor
					 or a licensed plumbing contractor before issuance of an original license and
					 every 2 years at renewal.
(7) New
					 furnace and water heater installations shall be inspected and approved by the
					 local mechanical inspecting authority at the time of installation.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8515 - Construction

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 515.
(1) If
					 child occupancy is limited to the first or main floor, then the building may be
					 of wood frame construction.
(2) If
					 child occupancy is on the second floor, then all of the following are required:
(a) The building shall be of protected
					 ordinary construction.
(b) All
					 required stairways and vertical openings shall be enclosed by walls, in
					 conjunction with openings therein, and ceilings at which they terminate that
					 meet the requirements of standard partition construction to provide a protected
					 means of egress to the outside with proper termination to grade.
(c) All door openings contained in
					 subdivision (b) of this subrule shall meet all of the following requirements:
(i) Be protected with 1--inch flush solid
					 core wood doors or 20-minute labeled fire-rated doors.
(ii) Be installed in fully stopped
					 smoke-tight, substantial frames.
(iii) Be equipped with approved self-closing
					 devices and non-locking-against-egress positive latching hardware.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8520 - Interior finishes

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 520.
(1)
					 The classifications of interior finishes for flame spread and smoke
					 development, as displayed in Table 6, shall be used as follows:
TABLE 6
FLAME SPREAD AND SMOKE DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERIOR
									 FINISHES
Class
Flame Spread
Smoke Developed
A or I
0-25
0-450
B or II
26-75
0-450
C or III
76-200
0-450
(2) Basic materials in a means of egress and
					 basement use occupancies shall be class A or I or B or II.
(3) Basic materials in all other areas shall
					 be class C or III.
(4) Interior
					 finish material more hazardous than class C or III is prohibited in child use
					 areas.
(5) If an approved automatic
					 sprinkler system is installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA-13 and
					 NFPA-25, then class C or III interior wall and ceiling finish materials are
					 permitted in any location where class B or II is required and class B or II
					 interior wall and ceiling finish materials are permitted in any location where
					 class A or I is required.
(6) In an
					 existing licensed center or conversion, existing interior finishes that do not
					 comply with the classifications in subrule (1) of this rule may have their
					 surfaces protected with an approved fire-retardant coating to meet the
					 classifications for interior finishes. The coatings shall be applied to
					 interior finishes that are attached to or furred out not more than 1 inch from
					 a noncombustible backing and applied according to manufacturers
					 recommendations. Documentation shall be provided as required by the
					 department.
(7) Interior finish
					 materials of classes B or II and C or III that are less than 1/4 inch in
					 thickness shall be applied directly against a noncombustible backing or be
					 furred out not more than 1 inch unless, the tests under which such material has
					 been classed were made without a backer.
(8) Centers licensed before December 7, 2006
					 may retain previously approved fire retardant coated interior
					 finishes.
(9) Textile materials
					 having a class A or I rating and used as an interior finish are permitted as
					 follows:
(a) On walls or ceilings of rooms or
					 areas protected by an automatic sprinkler system approved by the
					 department.
(b) On room partitions
					 that are less than - of the floor-to-ceiling height not to exceed 8 feet in
					 height.
(c) To extend up to 4 feet
					 above the finished floor on ceiling-height walls and ceiling-height
					 partitions.
(d) Textile materials
					 are permitted on walls and partitions where tested in accordance with and
					 meeting the standards of NFPA-265. If compliance is achieved by application of
					 a flame-proofing product in accordance with NFPA-701, documentation shall be
					 provided as required by the department.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8525 - Exits

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 525.
(1)
					 Except as referenced in
					 R
					 400.8515(4)(b) and subdivision (c) of
					 this subrule each occupied floor shall have not less than 2 approved exits
					 directly to the outside with proper termination to grade, remote from each
					 other by 50% of the longest dimension of the floor or area served, and occupied
					 rooms within the center shall be located between means of egress, unless a
					 first floor, self-contained, occupied room has an approved exit direct to the
					 outside with proper termination to grade with a maximum travel distance of 50
					 feet from the most remote point in the room to the exit.
(2) Travel distance to an exit shall be as
					 follows:
(a) For infants and toddlers, travel
					 shall be 50 feet or less from the door of the occupied room to the
					 exit.
(b) For preschoolers and
					 school-agers, travel shall be 100 feet or less from the door of the occupied
					 room to the exit.
(c) Buildings
					 having complete automatic sprinkler protection may increase their travel
					 distances by 50 feet.
(d) Those
					 areas approved before July 1, 2000 are exempt from the requirements of this
					 rule.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8530 - Hazard Areas

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 530.
(1)
					 Hazard areas shall be separated from the parts of the building used as a center
					 in the following manner:
(a) In centers
					 licensed before June 4, 1980, areas used for the storage of combustibles and
					 other hazard areas will continue to be approved if they are enclosed with a
					 minimum ¾-hour fire resistive construction and doorways to the areas are
					 protected with a minimum 1¾-inch flush solid core wood or 20-minute
					 labeled fire-rated doors equipped with approved self-closing devices and
					 positive latching hardware.
(b) In
					 centers licensed between June 4, 1980 and July 1, 2000, areas used for the
					 storage of combustibles and other hazards will continue to be approved if they
					 are enclosed by 1 of the following:
(i) Where
					 the area used for the storage of combustibles exceeds 100 square feet, by
					 construction having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating, openings in the
					 separation shall be protected with a minimum of 45-minute rated fire door and
					 frame assembly, including an approved self-closing device and positive latching
					 hardware. "B" labeled doors are acceptable.
(ii) Where the area used for the storage of
					 combustibles does not exceed 100 square feet, by construction having a minimum
					 ¾-hour fire resistance rating, all door openings shall be protected by
					 minimum 1¾-inch flush solid core wood doors or 20-minute labeled
					 fire-rated doors hung in substantial frames and equipped with approved
					 self-closing devices and positive latching hardware.
(c) In centers licensed after July 1, 2000,
					 areas used for the storage of combustibles and other hazards will continue to
					 be approved if they are enclosed by 1 of the following:
(i) Where the area used for the storage of
					 combustibles exceeds 100 square feet, by construction having a minimum 1-hour
					 fire resistance rating, openings in the separation shall be protected with a
					 minimum of 45 minute-rated fire door and frame assembly, including an approved
					 self-closing device and positive latching hardware. "B" labeled doors are
					 acceptable.
(ii) Where the area
					 used for the storage of combustibles does not exceed 100 square feet, by
					 construction having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating. All door openings
					 shall be protected by minimum 1¾ inch flush solid core wood doors or
					 20-minute labeled fire-rated doors in substantial frames and equipped with
					 approved self-closing devices and positive latching hardware.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8535 - Fire alarm

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 535.
(1) In
					 any building used as a center, an approved fire alarm, either electrical or
					 manual, shall be installed.
(2) In
					 centers of more than 4 child-occupied rooms, excluding bathrooms, or in centers
					 licensed for more than 60 children, an approved fire alarm system shall be
					 installed and maintained in compliance with NFPA-72.
(3) In new construction, conversions,
					 remodeling, or newly licensed centers, the trouble signal for required fire
					 alarm systems shall be located in an area normally occupied by child care staff
					 members.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8540 - Smoke detectors; carbon monoxide detectors

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 540.
(1)
					 All child care centers shall, at a minimum, be equipped with approved single
					 station smoke detectors covering all use areas and their means of egress. These
					 smoke detectors shall be located and spaced according to NFPA-72.
(2) Centers with any fuel-fired heating
					 systems shall have a carbon monoxide detector, listed by a nationally
					 recognized testing laboratory, on all levels approved for child care and in
					 each use area covered by a different furnace zone.
(3) Centers shall properly install and
					 maintain all detectors in operable condition in accordance with manufacturers
					 recommendations.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8545 - Fire extinguishers

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 545.
(1)
					 Multipurpose fire extinguishers, having ratings of not less than 2A-10BC, shall
					 be installed in or adjacent to the kitchen or cooking area and in or adjacent
					 to the door of the heating plant room.
(2) The requirement of having additional
					 multipurpose fire extinguishers with ratings of not less than 2A-10BC shall be
					 determined by the department or a department-approved qualified fire inspector
					 and shall be based on the capacity of the center and on other conditions in the
					 facility.
(3) Fire extinguishers
					 shall be properly mounted, inspected, and maintained in accordance with
					 NFPA-10. The fire extinguisher shall bear a tag indicating the last date of
					 inspection or service and the initials of the person who performed the
					 inspection or service.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8550 - Electrical service

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 550.
(1)
					 The electrical service shall be maintained in a safe condition.
(2) For new construction and additions,
					 electrical systems and service shall be inspected and approved by the
					 electrical inspecting authority having jurisdiction. A copy of the certificate
					 of approval shall be maintained at the center at all times.
(3) When warranted, conversions of existing
					 buildings and existing rooms to child care use, as well as existing licensed
					 centers, may require an electrical inspection.
(4) Extension cords, listed by a nationally
					 recognized testing laboratory, and used in accordance with all manufacturers
					 recommendations, may be used on a temporary basis, and for short periods of
					 time.
(5) All electrical outlets in
					 child use areas for children who are not yet school-age shall be made
					 inaccessible to children.
(6) All
					 electrical outlets in approved child use space located within 6 feet of a sink
					 or other water source shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter
					 (GFCI).
(7) Power strips shall be
					 equipped with surge protectors and shall not be longer than 6 feet or be
					 connected to another power strip.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8555 - Open-flame devices; candles

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 555. All open-flame devices, candles, and incense
						are prohibited, except for religious celebrations.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8560 - Multiple occupancy

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 560.
(1)
					 Multiple occupancy of a building may qualify for licensure if the entire
					 building does not present a life safety hazard. A center currently licensed in
					 such a building may continue as long as such occupancies do not change in
					 character.
(2) A building, part of
					 which is used for hazardous operations or for occupancy that is unpredictable,
					 such as taverns, garages, repair shops, and industrial operations, are not
					 permitted for center use. However, an exception may be made for a vocational
					 education center approved by the department.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 3 - FIRE SAFETY › Section R. 400.8565 - Fire safety; exemptions for public and nonpublic school buildings

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 565. The rules with respect to fire prevention and
						fire safety do not apply to a center established and operated by an
						intermediate school board, the board of a local school district, or by the
						board or governing body of a state-approved nonpublic school, or by a person or
						entity with whom a school contracts for services, if the center is located in a
						school building that is approved by the state fire marshal or other similar
						authority for school purposes.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8701 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 701. As used in this part:
(a) "Manufacturers rated seating capacity"
					 means the number of places or spaces provided by the manufacturer of a vehicle
					 for the driver and passengers to sit while the vehicle is in motion.
(b) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled
					 device in which persons are or may be transported upon a highway, built on an
					 automobile or truck chassis specifically designed by the manufacturer to
					 transport passengers, or specially modified to transport handicapped
					 passengers, and that meets the safety equipment requirements of sections 683 to
					 711 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.683 to
					 257.711.
(c) "Multifunction school
					 activity bus" means that term as described in section 7 of the pupil
					 transportation act, 1990 PA 187, MCL 257.1807.
(d) "Safety belt" means an automobile lap
					 belt or lap-shoulder belt combination designed to restrain and protect a
					 passenger or driver of a vehicle from injury.
(e) "School bus" means that term as defined
					 in section 7 of the pupil transportation act, 1990 PA 187, MCL
					 257.1807.
(f) "School
					 transportation" means transportation provided by a public, non-public, or
					 private school.
(g)
					 "Transportation" means the conveyance of children by means of a motor vehicle
					 to or from a center and to and from all activities planned for children by or
					 through the center.
(h)
					 "Transportation component" means when a center uses center owned vehicles,
					 vehicles of staff or volunteers, or other private or contracted transportation
					 to transport children for any reason. Transportation component does not include
					 either of the following:
(i) Transportation
					 is not a component of the child care program if a child care center uses public
					 transportation or public or private school transportation; however, certain
					 transportation rules still apply.
(ii) If a child care center contracts with,
					 or is established and operated by an intermediate school district, the board of
					 a local school district, or by the board or governing body of a state-approved
					 nonpublic school, then the school is responsible for the health and safety of
					 children during transportation, and transportation is not considered a
					 component of the child care program. If this paragraph applies, a child care
					 center is not required to complete a comprehensive background check on the
					 transportation staff through the Child Care Background Check System.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8710 - Transportation

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 710.
(1) If
					 transportation other than public transportation or school transportation is
					 provided, contracted, or sponsored by the center, all rules in this part
					 apply.
(2) If public transportation
					 or school transportation is used, then only
					 R 400.8760, 400.8770, and 400.8149
					 apply.
(3) If a parent makes a
					 private arrangement for the transportation of his or her child, not including
					 arrangements made with the center, the rules in this part do not
					 apply.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8720 - All motor vehicles

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 720.
(1)
					 All motor vehicles must be in safe operating condition.
(2) All motor vehicles, except multifunction
					 school activity buses and school buses inspected by the department of state
					 police as indicated in subrule (3) of this rule, must be inspected annually by
					 a licensed mechanic. A copy of the inspection must be kept on file at the
					 center. Volunteer vehicles are not required to be inspected.
(3) Centers that use multifunction school
					 activity buses and school buses must do all of the following:
(a) Contact the department of state police to
					 determine if an annual inspection by the department of state police is required
					 under section 39 of the pupil transportation act, 1990 PA 187, MCL
					 257.1839.
(b) If directed by the
					 department of state police, obtain an annual inspection by the department of
					 state police. A copy of the inspection must be kept on file at the
					 center.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8730 - Safety equipment in motor vehicles

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 730.
(1)
					 All motor vehicles used to transport children must carry all the following
					 safety equipment:
(a) Three bidirectional
					 emergency reflective triangles properly cased and securely stored in the motor
					 vehicle.
(b) A first aid kit
					 securely stored in an accessible location in the driver compartment.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8740 - Manufacturer's rated seating capacity; restraint devices; safety belts

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 740.
(1)
					 Each child transported shall be seated according to the manufacturers rated
					 seating capacity and properly restrained by a passenger restraint device as
					 required by sections 710d and 710e of 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.710d and
					 257.710e.
(2) Passenger restraint
					 devices, as required by subrule (1) of this rule, are not required for children
					 transported on a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus.
(3) Each restraint device must be properly
					 anchored to the vehicle seat and used according to the manufacturers
					 specifications. Allowing 2 or more children to share a seat belt or restraint
					 device is prohibited.
(4) The
					 driver of a motor vehicle and all adult passengers shall be seated according to
					 the manufacturers rated seating capacity and properly restrained by safety
					 belts when the motor vehicle is in motion.
(5) All safety belts and restraint devices
					 used while transporting children and adults must be in good working
					 condition.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8750 - Motor vehicle operator

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 750.
(1)
					 The driver of any motor vehicle transporting children shall comply with all of
					 the following:
(a) Be at least 18 years of
					 age.
(b) Possess a valid operator
					 or chauffeurs license with the appropriate endorsement as required by chapter
					 III of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.301 to
					 257.329.
(c) Have a personal
					 driving record with not more than 6 active points as determined by the
					 secretary of state.
(d) Have proof
					 of valid automobile insurance and registration.
(e) Be familiar with the contents of the
					 first aid kit.
(f) Be familiar with
					 the operation of the fire extinguisher, if a fire extinguisher is
					 required.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8760 - Staff and volunteer-to-child ratio and supervision in transit

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 760.
(1)
					 The ratio of staff and volunteers-to-children in transit, including children
					 related to a staff member, volunteer, licensee, or driver, must be based on the
					 following provisions:
(a) For infants and
					 toddlers, there must be 1 staff member or volunteer for 4 children. The driver
					 does not count in the staff and volunteer-to-child ratio.
(b) For preschoolers under 3 years of age,
					 there must be 1 staff member or volunteer for 8 children. The driver does not
					 count in the staff and volunteer-to-child ratio.
(c) For 3-year-olds, there must be 1 staff
					 member or volunteer for 10 children. The driver may be counted in the staff or
					 volunteer-to- child ratio.
(d) For
					 4-year-olds, there must be 1 staff member or volunteer for 12 children. The
					 driver may be counted in the staff or volunteer-to-child ratio.
(e) For school-agers, there must be 1 staff
					 member or volunteer for 18 children. The driver may count in the staff or
					 volunteer-to-child ratio. This requirement does not apply when school-age
					 children are transported to and from school on school transportation or are
					 using public transportation.
(f) An
					 additional staff member or volunteer is not required if only 1 child under 36
					 months of age is transported.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 4 - TRANSPORTATION › Section R. 400.8770 - Time limitation on child transit

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 770. For children under school-age, transportation
						routes shall be planned so that a child is not in the motor vehicle longer than
						1 continuous hour.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 5 - SWIMMING › Section R. 400.8801 - Definitions

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 801. As used in this part:
(a) "Lifeguard" means a person who meets the
					 following criteria:
(i) Possesses an
					 appropriate and current life guard training and certification by the American
					 Red Cross, YWCA, YMCA, or equivalent in 1 of the following:
(A) Basic lifeguard for pool only.
(B) Full life guarding for pool and all other
					 water activities.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 5 - SWIMMING › Section R. 400.8810 - Swimming; child care staff member-to-child ratio

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 810.
(1)
					 Written parental permission regarding their child's participation in swimming
					 activities must be kept on file at the center.
(2) A lifeguard shall be on duty at all
					 swimming activities and shall not be included in the child care staff
					 member-to-child ratio.
(3) For
					 children under 3 years of age, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 child
					 care staff member to 1 child.
(4)
					 For all non-swimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water
					 ratio of 1 child care staff member to 4 children when the water level is at the
					 child's chest height or lower. When the water level is above the child's chest
					 height, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 child care staff member to 1
					 child.
(5) For swimmers 3 years of
					 age and older, there shall be an in-the-water child care staff member-to-child
					 ratio as required by
					 R
					 400.8182(3).
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 5 - SWIMMING › Section R. 400.8820 - Swimming activity supervision

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 820. All child care staff members counted in the
						child care staff member-to-child ratio shall be both of the following:
(a) Actively engaged in providing direct
					 care, supervision, and guidance.
(b) Physically able to assist children
					 quickly.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 5 - SWIMMING › Section R. 400.8830 - Instructional swim

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 830.
(1)
					 Instructional swim must be conducted under the supervision of a qualified water
					 safety instructor (WSI), who is certified by the American Red Cross, in an
					 organization such as the YMCA or YWCA, and where instructional swim is part of
					 the organized program.
(2) The
					 child care staff member-to-child ratio under
					 R
					 400.8182(3) must be maintained. The
					 instructor shall not be included in the ratio.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers › Part 5 - SWIMMING › Section R. 400.8840 - Swimming activity area

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 840.
(1)
					 All swimming areas must be maintained in a clean and safe condition.
(2) A public pool used for swimming must be
					 inspected by the local health department and issued a license by the department
					 of environmental quality.
(3) The
					 water at a public or private beach must not be used if deemed unsafe by the
					 local health department.
(4) A
					 working phone must be accessible on the premises.
(5) All of the following safety equipment
					 must be readily accessible:
(a) First aid
					 kit.
(b) Rescue pole or throwing
					 rope and ring buoy.
(c) Signaling
					 device.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Children's and Adult Foster Care Camps › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 400.11102 - Deemed status

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 102.
(1)
					 The department may accept, for the purpose of determining compliance with this
					 part, except for
					 R 400.11109(4), (7), and
					 (8),
					 R 400.11122,
					 R 400.11147,
					 R 400.11149,
					 R 400.11401(1),
					 and
					 R
					 400.11405, evidence that the camp is currently
					 accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body.
(2) A camp shall request deemed status on an
					 annual basis. Both of the following apply:
(a)
					 If accreditation is accepted, a camp shall submit to the department a copy of
					 the most recent accreditation report within 60 days of receipt.
(b) A camp shall only be eligible for deemed
					 status if the license is on a regular status.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Children's and Adult Foster Care Camps › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 400.11103 - Adoption of standards by reference

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 103. The department adopts by reference in these
						rules the standards in this rule. The standards referenced in subrules (1) and
						(2) of this rule are available from the American Red Cross, 2025 E Street NW,
						Washington, DC 20006, www.shopstaywell.com [File Link Not Available] the
						National Outdoor Leadership School, 284 Lincoln Street, Lander WY 82520-2848 or
						The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of
						Agriculture, www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines [File Link Not Available] at
						the costs specified. The standards referenced in this rule are also available
						for inspection, and distribution to the public at cost, from the Bureau of
						Children and Adult Licensing, Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 30650,
						Lansing, Michigan 48909. The costs indicated are those in effect at the time
						these rules were promulgated.
(1) The
					 American Red Cross standards adopted are as follows:
(a) Manual no. 656137 entitled "Responding to
					 Emergencies - Instructors Manual," 2005, $27.99.
(b) Manual no. 652161 entitled "Red Cross
					 CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers - Instructor's Manual," 2006,
					 $23.99.
(c) Manual no 655730
					 entitled "Lifeguard Instructor's Manual with CD_ROM," 2006, $33.00.
(d) Manual no. 654171 entitled "Basic Water
					 Rescue and Small Craft Safety -Instructor's Manual," 1997 - $5.50. (Available
					 from ARC St. Louis Chapter, St. Louis, MO. (314)516-2800)
(e) Manual no. 651301 entitled "American Red
					 Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual," 2004, $21.95.
(f) Pamphlet no 655107 entitled "Bloodborne
					 Pathogens Training - Preventing Disease Transmission," 2005, $48.00 for
					 25.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Children's and Adult Foster Care Camps › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 400.11105 - Variance from rules; parts 1, 2, 3, and 4

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 105.
(1)
					 Upon the written request of an applicant or licensee, the department's
					 licensing authority may grant a variance from an administrative rule if the
					 alternative proposed provides clear and convincing evidence that the health,
					 welfare, and safety of campers is protected.
(2) The decision of the department's
					 licensing authority to grant or deny a variance shall be entered upon the
					 records of the department's licensing authority and a signed copy shall be sent
					 to the applicant or licensee. A variance may remain in effect for as long as
					 the licensee continues to comply with the conditions of the variance or may be
					 time limited.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Children's and Adult Foster Care Camps › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 400.11106 - Applicability

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 106.
(1)
					 This part applies to all adult foster care camps and to children's camps as
					 follows:
(a) A day camp that operates more
					 than 4 hours but less than 24 hours per day for 5 or more days in any 14-day
					 period.
(b) A residential, travel,
					 or troop camp that operates for more than 12 hours per day for 5 or more days,
					 including at least 1 overnight, in any 14-day period.
(c) A camp begins operating when the camp
					 assumes responsibility for the campers.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Children's and Adult Foster Care Camps › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 400.11107 - Written policies, procedures, program statements, or plans; review

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 107. All written policies, procedures, program
						statements, or plans required by these administrative rules shall be available
						for review by the public. Inquiries from a parent or guardian of a camper shall
						be handled by the licensee in a prompt and responsive manner.
Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Children's and Adult Foster Care Camps › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 400.11109 - Staff

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 109.
(1) A
					 camp shall have a camp director who is on duty or in residence at the campsite
					 and who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the camp and for
					 assuring the care, safety, and protection of campers.
(2) A camp director shall meet all of the
					 following requirements:
(a) Be not less than
					 21 years of age.
(b) Have a minimum
					 of 8 weeks of cumulative full-time experience working with a population similar
					 to that which the camp serves.
(c)
					 Have a minimum of 4 weeks of full-time administrative experience in an
					 organized camp or similar program.
(d) A camp director shall be familiar with
					 these administrative rules.