Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.10555 - Combustible storage

Rule 555.

(1) In a new, remodeled, or converted large facility, hazardous areas and rooms for storing combustible materials, including all janitor rooms and closets, except as provided by subrule (2) of this rule; linen rooms, except as provided by subrule (2) of this rule; shipping and receiving rooms; kitchen storage rooms; and maintenance shops shall be separated from the remainder of the building by construction which has at least a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating and shall be protected by automatic sprinklers.

(2) In a new, remodeled, or converted large facility, janitor rooms, closets, and linen rooms that are less than 21 square feet do not require automatic sprinklers if such rooms are not located on a corridor or in an area used as part of a required means of egress or if these rooms and closets are on an egress corridor and the door to such is a B-labeled fire door and labeled frame.

(3) In an existing facility, combustible materials storage rooms and hazardous areas, including janitor rooms and closets, shipping and receiving rooms, kitchen storage rooms, and maintenance shops, that are approved before these rules take effect shall continue to be approved until the facility or portion thereof is remodeled or converted.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.10555

1992 AACS