Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.10519 - Facility construction
Rule 519.
(1) A
new, substantially remodeled, or converted large or secure facility shall be 1
of the following types of construction as specified in the national fire
protection association pamphlet no. 220, entitled "Standard on Types of
Building Construction, 1979":
(a) Type I 443
or 332 or type II 222.
(b) Type II
111, type III 211, type IV 2HH, or type V 111 up to 2 stories. A basement and
second story for these types of construction require complete sprinkler
protection.
(c) Type II 000, type
III 200, or type V 000 up to 2 stories, with all stories completely covered by
sprinkler protection.
(2) New, converted, and substantially
remodeled small facilities shall be at least frame construction and shall be
fire-stopped with not less than 2-inch nominal lumber at all wall and floor
junctures and all wall and ceiling junctures.
(3) Existing construction which was approved
before these rules take effect and which meets the construction requirements of
the fire safety guidelines these rules supersede shall continue to be approved
until the facility is substantially remodeled or converted. When an existing
facility is substantially remodeled or added to, only the portion of the
facility being substantially remodeled or added need be in compliance with the
provisions of subrule (1) or (2) of this rule, as appropriate.
Notes
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