Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Fire Services › State Fire Safety Board › Health Care Facilities Fire Safety Rules › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section R. 29.1802 - Life safety code; adoption by reference; access to state rules as referenced

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 2.
(1) The
					 provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 32, 33, 38, 39, and 43 of
					 the national fire protection association (NFPA) standard 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 these rules. 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 adopted standards are
					 available for inspection at the offices of the Michigan Department of Licensing
					 and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services, 3101 Technology Blvd, Ste. H,
					 Lansing, Michigan 48910, or with other state agencies 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. $54.00/each
NFPA 11,
Standard for Low-,
						Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 12,
Standard on Carbon
						Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 12A,
Standard on Halon 1301
						Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 13,
Standard for the
						Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 edition. $110.00/each
NFPA 13D,
Standard for the
						Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
						Manufactured Homes, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 13R,
Standard for the
						Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and
						Including Four Stories in Height, 2010 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 14,
Standard for the
						Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 15,
Standard for Water
						Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 16,
Standard for the
						Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011
						edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 17,
Standard for Dry
						Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 17A,
Standard for Wet
						Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 25,
Standard for the
						Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,
						2011 edition. $63.50/each
NFPA 30,
Flammable and
						Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 edition. References to this standard mean
						R
						29.5601 to
						R
						29.5917, 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. $54.00/each
NFPA 31,
Standard for the
						Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 40,
Standard for the
						Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2011 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 45,
Standard on Fire
						Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 50,
Standard for Bulk
						Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites, 2001 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 54,
National Fuel Gas Code,
						2012 edition. $63.50/each
NFPA 58,
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
						Code, 2011 edition. References to this code mean the Michigan administrative
						rules relating to storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases,
						R
						29.6101 to
						R
						29.6156, promulgated by the Michigan department of
						licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services.
NFPA 70,
National Electrical
						Code, 2011 edition. References to this code mean the Michigan electrical code,
						R 408.30801 to 408.30873,
						promulgated by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs,
						bureau of construction codes.
NFPA
						72
®
,
national fire alarm code®, 2010 edition.
						$102.50/each
NFPA 80,
standard for fire doors
						and fire windows, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 82,
standard on
						incinerators and waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2009 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 88A,
Standard for Parking
						Structures, 2011 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 90A,
Standard for the
						Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2012 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 90B,
Standard for the
						Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2012 edition.
						$42.00/each
NFPA 91,
Standard for Exhaust
						Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible
						Particulate Solids, 2010 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012
						edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 96,
Standard for
						Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011
						edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 99,
Standard for Health
						Care Facilities, 2012 edition. $92.50/each
NFPA 101A,
Guide on Alternative
						Approaches to Life Safety, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 105,
Standard for the
						Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies, 2010 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 110,
Standard for Emergency
						and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 111,
Standard on Stored
						Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 160,
Standard for the Use
						of Flame Effects Before an Audience, 2011 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 170
, Standard for Fire
						Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2009 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 204
, Standard for Smoke and
						Heat Venting, 2012 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 211,
Standard for Chimneys,
						Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2010 edition.
						$54.00/each
NFPA 220,
Standard on Types of
						Building Construction, 2012 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 221,
Standard for High
						Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2010 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 241,
Standard for
						Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2009 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 251,
Standard Methods of
						Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition.
						$49.00/each
NFPA 252,
Standard Methods of
						Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 253,
Standard Method of
						Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat
						Energy Source, 2011 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 257,
Standard on Fire Test
						for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2007 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 259,
Standard Test Method
						for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2008 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 260,
Standard Methods of
						Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components
						of Upholstered Furniture, 2009 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 261,
Standard Method of
						Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material
						Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes, 2009 edition.
						$42.00/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. $49.00/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. $49.00/each
NFPA 286,
Standard Methods of
						Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to
						Room Fire Growth, 2011 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 288,
Standard Methods of
						Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire
						Resistance Rated Floor Systems, 2007 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 289,
Standard Method of
						Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, 2009 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 415,
Standard on Airport
						Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition.
						$42.00/each
NFPA 418,
Standard for
						Heliports, 2011 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 701,
Standard Methods of
						Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 edition.
						$42.00/each
NFPA 703,
Standard for Fire
						Retardant Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2012
						edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon
						Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2012 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 750,
Standard on Water Mist
						Fire Protection Systems, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 914,
Code for Fire
						Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition. $77.00/each
NFPA 1124,
Code for the
						Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and
						Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 1126,
Standard for the Use
						of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, 2011 edition. $49.00/each
NFPA 2001,
Standard on Clean
						Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2012 edition. $63.50/each
2.3 Other Publications.
2.3.1 ACI Publication.
www.concrete.org
American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive,
						Farmington Hills, MI 48331. 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.amercanladderinstitute.org $275.00/each
ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for
						Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009.
https://codes.iccsafe.org
$47.50/each
ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Exit Devices, 2008.
www.techstreet.com
$36.00/each
BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power
						Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2007.
www.techstreet.com
$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. American Society of
					 Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
www.asme.org
2.3.5 ASSE Publications. American Society of
					 Safety Professionals, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
www.assp.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. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West
					 Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
www.astm.org
ASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for
						Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Pan Products and Fiber-Reinforced
						Cement Panels, 2006 $55.20/each
ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining
						Ignition Temperatures of Plastic, (2001e1). $55.20/each
ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition
						Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006.
						$49.20/each
ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated
						Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 2010.
						$49.20/each
ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
						Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010. $80.40/each
ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof
						Coverings, 2010a. $62.40/each
ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of
						Building Construction and Materials, 2010b. $80.40/each
ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of
						Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750Chr(176)C, 2009b. $62.40/each
ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant
						Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2010.
						$62.40/each
ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of
						Through Penetration Fire Stops, 2010. $62.40/each
ASTM E 1352, Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition
						Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies, 2008a.
						$62.40/each
ASTM E 1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition
						Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 2008a(e1). $62.40/each
ASTM E 1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible
						Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption
						Calorimeter, 2009. $62.40/each
ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of
						Upholstered Furniture, 2007. $80.40/each
ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of
						Mattresses, 2007. $80.40/each
ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for
						Deterministic Fire Models, 2007. $62.40/each
ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive
						Joint Systems, 2007. $62.40/each
ASTM E 2072, Standard Specification for Photoluminescent
						(Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2010. $49.20/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, revised 2004. $62.40/each
ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire
						Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale,
						Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010. $62.40/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. $49.20/each
ASTM E 2573, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation
						and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning
						Characteristics, 2007a. $49.20/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.
						$49.20/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. $62.40/each
ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat
						Mechanisms, 1987 (2005). $49.20/each
ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks
						for Swinging Doors, 2005. $80.40/each
ASTM G 155, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc
						Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials, 2005a.
						$62.40/each
2.3.7 FMGR
					 Publication.
FM Global Research, FM Global, 1301 At wood 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. $254.00/each at
www.shopulstandards.com
2.3.8 NEMA Publications. National Electrical
					 Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17th Street,
					 Ste 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209.
www.nema.org
NEMA Sb 30, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface, 2005.
						$76.00/each
2.3.9 UL
					 Publications.
www.UL.com
; purchase UL standards
					 at
www.shopulstandards.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
ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units,
						1999, revised 2010. $631.00/each
UL 300A, Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range
						Top Cooking Surfaces, 2006. $250.00/each
ANSI/UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware, 1997.
						$502.00/each
ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised
						2010. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, 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. $998.00/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
ANSI/UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics
						Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006. $998.00/each
ANSI/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. $631.00/each
2.3.10 U.S. Government Publication.
www.ecfr.gov
U. S. Government Publishing 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 CodeT, 2012
						edition. $102.50/each
NFPA
						72
® National Fire Alarm
						Code®, 2010 edition. $102.50/each
NFPA 80,
Standard for Fire Doors
						and Fire Windows, 2010 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 88A,
Standard for Parking
						Structures, 2011 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 288,
Standard Methods of
						Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire
						Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2009 edition. $42.00/each
NFPA 301,
Code for Safety to
						Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels, 2008 edition. $54.00/each
NFPA 415,
Standard on Airport
						Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition.
						$42.00/each
NFPA 914,
Code for Fire
						Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition. $77.00/each
NFPA 921,
Guide for Fire and
						Explosion Investigations, 2011 edition. $102.50/each ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design
						Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010.
www.asce.org
$240.00